History Draft [1 March–31 December 1843]
History Draft [1 March–31 December 1843]
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History draft; handwriting of , John L. Smith, Jonathan Grimshaw, Robert L. Campbell, , , and ; 101 numbered pages plus several inserted pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 March 1843 to 31 December 1843.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
H ◊ nominated <motioned> & Elder 2nd, that be cautioned in his office as councilor to Prest. Smith. spoke, Saying the Last time El <I> had the Privaledge of attending was at the Laying <of> the corner stone<s> of this , & I have had but poor health since, & being connected with circumstances the most forbiding which Doubtless has Produced some feeling. I have never had a Doubt of the work; my feelings concerning were always the Same, I told my family to Guard that fellow, for some time he will attempt to make a Rupture among this people, I had so little confidence in him, that I always felt myself at his Defiance. I was once Threatened by Warren Parrish, if I would not coincide with his views, & I have Just Received such a Threatening letter from , & if I Did not Turn my course I should feel the course <force> of his Power; as there is now an Increase of my health & Strength, I Desire to Serve you in any way it is Posible for me to Do, if any on has any feelings <against me,> I hope they will Express them.
asked him what he meant, when he Said was a Good man &c when he called him a Perfect Gentleman, <and had nothing against him;> said he Did not Recollect it, he did not then know as much about as he <has> learned afterwards, I say now he never offered any abuse in my house; has never been about my house but Little, I never Saw anything about the man but what was Respectable; he came to ’s, I was in debt to him, & consequently Boarded him. I think must be mistaken, ¶ () I know I am not, I have no Private Pique against . The vote was then Put & carried almost unanimously
Prest Joseph Smith next called up Elder <presented> s name <as his 2nd Councillor>, who was then absent, <and when he was sustained by unanimous vote.> by Reason of Sickness, Elder nominated & Seconded that Retains his standing. <& voted unanimously.> Prest , said he wished to be Tried, when it was voted unanimously that He Retains his office as the <of> Patriarch <who he> The Patriarch then Blessed the People, & asked the Lord to Bless them also. [p. 13]
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Footnotes
Footnotes
Thomas Bullock handwriting ends; John L. Smith begins. The text on this page should be included at the place indicated on page 12 with “see page 13.”
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
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