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Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843, First Printed Draft

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Revised Minutes, and JS, Discourses,
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, [23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843]. Two fragments typeset and amended [23 Apr.–ca. 3 May 1843]; printed text with emendations in the handwriting of
John Taylor

1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...

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; Historian’s Office, General Church Minutes, CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by James Burgess *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Published in Times and Seasons *Discourse, 6 April 1843–A, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 6 April 1843–A, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 6 April 1843–A, as Published in Times and Seasons *Minutes and Discourses, 6–7 April 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843

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Brigham You[ng]

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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H[eber] C Kimbal[l]

14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...

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Orson Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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Willard Richard[s]

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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Willford Wood[ruff]

1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,...

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John Tay[lor]

1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...

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George A Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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Willard Richard

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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All insertions and cancellations are in the handwriting of John Taylor.


Extant part of printed text begins. A section of text was cut out of this first printed draft. When Willard Richards wrote his draft, he clipped pieces of printed text, pasted them to blank paper, and wrote around the printed text block. A piece of text pasted to page 1 of Richards’s draft came from this printed draft.


President Joseph Smith then made some remarks in relation to the standing of the
First Presidency

The highest presiding body of the church. An 11 November 1831 revelation stated that the president of the high priesthood was to preside over the church. JS was ordained as president of the high priesthood on 25 January 1832. In March 1832, JS appointed two...

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, and requested it to be put to the congregation, to know whether they received them as their presidents, and could uphold them in their office or not. It was then decided by the
cenference

A meeting where ecclesiastical officers and other church members could conduct church business. The “Articles and Covenants” of the church directed the elders to hold conferences to perform “Church business.” The first of these conferences was held on 9 June...

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Taylor struck through the “e”, marking the typographic mistake.


that they should still retain their standing.
Second, to take into consideration <​He then spoke of​> the propriety of sending the
twelve

Members of a governing body in the church, with special administrative and proselytizing responsibilities. A June 1829 revelation commanded Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer to call twelve disciples, similar to the twelve apostles in the New Testament and ...

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, or some of them, amongst the
branches

An ecclesiastical organization of church members in a particular locale. A branch was generally smaller than a stake or a conference. Branches were also referred to as churches, as in “the Church of Shalersville.” In general, a branch was led by a presiding...

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of the
church

The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

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, to obtain stock for the
Nauvoo House

Located in lower portion of Nauvoo (the flats) along bank of Mississippi River. JS revelation, dated 19 Jan. 1841, instructed Saints to build boardinghouse for travelers and immigrants. Construction of planned three-story building to be funded by fifty-dollar...

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, for <​stating that​> the time has <​had​> now arrived to build it.
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<<​n​>
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men of wealth & influence from abroad and it is necessary that we should have such a place>
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Third, to give a chance <​He also stated that an opportunity would be given​> to all the
Elders

A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...

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who have
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been in any difficulty in the branches, to have a hearing. This comprises the business.
The following questions were then put to the Conferencc:
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First—Are you satisfied with the first Presidency; so far as I am concerned, as an individual, to preside over the whole Church, or will you have another? If any one has any objection to me, I want you to come boldly and frankly, and tell it.
Elder Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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nominated Pres’t . Joseph Smith to continue President of the whole Church which was seconded by
Elder [Orson] Hyde

8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...

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.
Elder [Henry G.] Sherwood

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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and others called for the question, and the vote was unanimous.
Elder [Sidney] Ridgdon

19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...

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said he did not recollect it, he did then know as much about
[John C.] Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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as he learned afterwards, I say now he never offered any abuse in my house.
Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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had never been about my house but very little. I never saw any things about man but what was respectable. He came to Robinsons, I was in debt to him, and consequently I boarded him. Call for the question, which was put, and the vote was clear, that he reatin [retain] his standing.
President Joseph Smith next called up Elder
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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’s name, (who was then absent by reason of sickness,) and was then nominated by Dlder
Brigham Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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, and seconded by Elder
H. C. Kimball

14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...

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that Elder
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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retain his standing. The question was called for, and the vote was clear, that he retain his standing.
Pres’t.
Hyrum Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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Patriacrh [Patriarch]

An ecclesiastical and priesthood office with the authority to give inspired blessings, similar to the practice of Old Testament patriarchs. JS occasionally referred to patriarchs as “evangelical ministers” or “evangelists.” Joseph Smith Sr. was ordained as...

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said he wished to be tried. A clear vote was given. The Patriarch then blessed the people, and asked the Lord to bless them also.
Pres’t. Joseph Smith said the next thing in order was to take into consideration the propriety of sending as many of <​the​>
twelve

Members of a governing body in the church, with special administrative and proselytizing responsibilities. A June 1829 revelation commanded Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer to call twelve disciples, similar to the twelve apostles in the New Testament and ...

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abroad to raise means for the building of the
Nauvoo House

Located in lower portion of Nauvoo (the flats) along bank of Mississippi River. JS revelation, dated 19 Jan. 1841, instructed Saints to build boardinghouse for travelers and immigrants. Construction of planned three-story building to be funded by fifty-dollar...

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, as were able to go. Hc <​He​> eontinued <​continued​> and made remarks upon the propriety of<​,​> and neccssity <​necessity​> for for it, and the manner in which they should proceed, also how those who gave them means shoutd <​should​> make a return thereof to the Trustee in Trust.
It was nominated by
Elder [Samuel] Bent

19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts...

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, and seconded byl
W[illiam] W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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, (with amendment remarks by explanation,) that the twelve be appointed for this mission, and that an article be prepared by to-morrow, setting forth their duties, and the nature of their mission. Some very useful remarks were then made by Pres’t. Smith on the subject of the twelve going abroad and other matters of interest,
Hymn sung—Intermiss<​i​>on one hour.
During intermission Pres’t.
Hyrum Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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made some remarks on thieving, &c., refering to our article in the last No. of the Wasp. He stated that there was a gang of thrieves down the
rive<​r​>

Principal U.S. river running southward from Itasca Lake, Minnesota, to Gulf of Mexico. Covered 3,160-mile course, 1839 (now about 2,350 miles). Drains about 1,100,000 square miles. Steamboat travel on Mississippi very important in 1830s and 1840s for shipping...

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who are <​were​> plundcring <​plundering​> on the Credit of the Church that he had an interview with a man who has been convinced of the error of such conduct and had come here to escape them.
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  1. [1]

    TEXT: In the 1850s, when JS’s History was being compiled, one of the church historians—likely Robert L. Campbell—wrote “you must alter this to suit”.

  2. [2]

    TEXT: This text was written in the left margin of the proof sheet and ran over printed text that was later cut out of the proof sheet and pasted into Willard Richards’s draft. Missing text supplied from context. The top right margin has also been torn away.

  3. [3]

    TEXT: An ink smudge covers the last three letters of Taylor’s name.

  4. new scribe logo

    All insertions and cancellations are in the handwriting of John Taylor.

  5. new scribe logo

    Extant part of printed text begins. A section of text was cut out of this first printed draft. When Willard Richards wrote his draft, he clipped pieces of printed text, pasted them to blank paper, and wrote around the printed text block. A piece of text pasted to page 1 of Richards’s draft came from this printed draft.

  6. new scribe logo

    Taylor struck through the “e”, marking the typographic mistake.

  7. [4]

    TEXT: A second section of text was cut out of this proof sheet. Part of the cut-out portion was possibly pasted to page 2 of Willard Richards’s draft.

  8. [5]

    TEXT: This “n” could be a letter correction for a word in the missing text.

  9. [6]

    TEXT: This insertion in the left margin was intended either to replace part of the missing text or to add onto it.

  10. new scribe logo

    Printed text resumes after the missing text.

  11. [7]

    TEXT: Taylor struck through the upside-down “v”, marking the typographic mistake.

  12. [8]

    TEXT: Taylor struck through the second “c”, marking the typographic mistake.

  13. [9]

    TEXT: An asterisk symbol was inserted here in graphite corresponding to a similar symbol on a fragment of the second printed draft, incorrectly indicating that the fragment should be added here. This fragment of the second printed draft was later pasted to this first printed draft.

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