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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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wickedness <​they proclaim that I have been a true prophet, but that​> I am now a fallen prophet.
Jackson

?–? Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by fall 1842. Moved to Carthage, Hancock Co., winter 1842–1843. Returned to Nauvoo, spring 1843. Hired to sell land for JS, 20 May 1843. Appointed aide-de-camp to lieutenant general in Nauvoo Legion, by 5 Jan. 1844...

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has committed murder, robbery, <​&​>

Insertion in unidentified handwriting, possibly Jonathan Grimshaw.


perjury, and I can prove it by half a dozen witnesses
Jackson

?–? Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by fall 1842. Moved to Carthage, Hancock Co., winter 1842–1843. Returned to Nauvoo, spring 1843. Hired to sell land for JS, 20 May 1843. Appointed aide-de-camp to lieutenant general in Nauvoo Legion, by 5 Jan. 1844...

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got up, and said ‘By God he is innocent;’ and now swears that I am guilty— he threatened my life. There is another
Law

26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in 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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, not the prophet, who was cashiered for dishonesty and robbing the government.
Wilson Law

26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in 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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also swears that I told him I was guilty of adultery. Brother <​
Jonathan

14 Jan. 1800–28 July 1845. Soldier, police captain. Born in Paris, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Jonathan Dunham. Married Mary Kendall. Moved to Rushford, Allegany Co., New York, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ordained...

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This and the following two insertions are in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.


Dunham

14 Jan. 1800–28 July 1845. Soldier, police captain. Born in Paris, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Jonathan Dunham. Married Mary Kendall. Moved to Rushford, Allegany Co., New York, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ordained...

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can swear to the contrary. I have been chained— I have rattled chains before— <​in a dungeon for the truth’s sake.​> I am innocent of all these charges, and you can bear witness <​of my innocence; for you know me yourselves.​> When I love the poor— I ask no favors of the rich— I can go to the cross, I can lay down my life, but don’t forsake me. I want the friendship of my brethren— let us teach the things of Jesus Christ— pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a downfall— be meek and low<​ly,​>

Insertion in graphite in unidentified handwriting, probably Thomas Bullock. See Matthew 11:29.


upright and pure; render good for evil— if you bring on yourselves your own destruction, I will complain— It is not right for a man to bear down his neck to the oppressor always. Be humble, <​&​> patient in all circumstances of life. He shall then triumph more gloriously— What a thing it is for a man to <​be accused of​>

This and the following three insertions are in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


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Discourse, 26 May 1844, as Compiled by Leo Hawkins
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  • Thomas Bullock

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    Insertion in unidentified handwriting, possibly Jonathan Grimshaw.

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    This and the following two insertions are in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.

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    Insertion in graphite in unidentified handwriting, probably Thomas Bullock. See Matthew 11:29.

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    This and the following three insertions are in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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