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Discourse, 26 May 1844, as Compiled by Leo Hawkins

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JS, Discourse,
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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, Hancock Co., IL, 26 May 1844; handwriting of
Leo Hawkins

19 July 1834–28 May 1859. Clerk, reporter. Born in London. Son of Samuel Harris Hawkins and Charlotte Savage. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John Banks, 23 Oct. 1848. Immigrated to U.S. with his family; arrived in New Orleans...

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with insertions by
Thomas Bullock

23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...

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and Jonathan Grimshaw; dockets in handwriting of Robert L. Campbell and Jonathan Grimshaw; nine pages; JS Collection, CHL.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 26 May 1844, as Compiled by Leo Hawkins History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”

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of adultery,— this Spiritual wifeism— <​why​> a man dares not speak, or wink, for fear of being accused of this—
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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testified before 40 Police<​men​>, and a whole number <​the assembly room full​>

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of witnesses, that he testified under oath, that he never <​had​> heard, or seen, or knew any thing <​immoral or​>

Insertion in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.


criminal against me. He testified under oath that he was my friend, and not the Brutus There was a cogitation who was the Brutus.— I had not prophesied against
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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. He swore, under oath, that he was satisfied, that he was ready to lay down his life for me; and now he swears that I have committed adultery— I wish the Grand Jury would tell me who they are— whether it will be a curse or blessing to me.— I am quite tired of the fools asking me.— A man asked me whether the commandment was given that a man may have seven wives;— and now the new prophet has charged me with Adultery. I never had any fuss <​with these men​>

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until that Female Relief Society brought out the paper against adulterers and adulteresses—
Dr [William] Goforth

21 Apr. 1795–Aug. 1847. Postmaster, physician, politician. Born in Washington, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of William Goforth and Elizabeth Wood. Moved to Columbia, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 1799; to Cincinnati, 1800; to Lafourche Co., Louisiana, 1807; and to New ...

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was invited into the Laws’ clique— and
Dr Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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and the clique were dissatisfied with that document— and they rush away <​and leave the church, and conspire​>

This and the following insertion are in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.


to take away my life; and because I will not countenance such [p. [6]]
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Discourse, 26 May 1844, as Compiled by Leo Hawkins
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  • Leo Hawkins
  • Jonathan Grimshaw
  • Thomas Bullock

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    This and the following insertion are in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Insertion in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.

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    Insertion in graphite in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    This and the following insertion are in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.

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