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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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They say they have a right to steal from any man who is not a member 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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, if they consecrate two-thirds of it. <​I have <​also​> been informed that they are ​> They are also making bogus money. They had three or four amongst them who denied the<​ir​> faith, <​and​> would talk, they <​& they threatened to​> ripped up their bowels and gave <​give​> them to the Cat-Fish, and that was their Oath. I wish to warn you all not to be duped by such men, for they are the Gadianters of these days. <​He then​> Read an affiavit made by him some time ago, also, the article at large. The man said they referred to the Bible, and Book of Cov.<​enants, to support their doctrines, but no such doctrines are taught there​> and Book of Mormon. He stated that they <​these​> were the little Foxes that spoil the vine, and that all these things were used to decoy the foolish and unwary. I have said <​that​> the curse of God will rest upon such. I will mention two names David Holbrooks and
[James] Dunn

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. I went to them and asked them if they were robbing for a livelihood. Holbrook said they did, but not from the Brethren.
Dunn

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would not aknowledge. I <​subsequently when they came to me​> ordered them out of my house. David asked me to forgive him and he lifted up his hands and swore he would never do it again. Soon after he was found stealing salt, he then stole a Skiff and took his family down the
river

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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, stole a Barrel of Flour from Curtis and sold it at
Keokuk

Located near confluence of Mississippi and Des Moines rivers. First settled, 1820. Fur trading post established, 1828. Named Keokuk, 1829, after Sac Indian chief, who later visited JS in Nauvoo, 1841. Platted 1837. Incorporated 1847. Population in 1841 about...

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.
Dunn

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would not promise to quit but said he would go to
St-Louis

Located on west side of Mississippi River about fifteen miles south of confluence with Missouri River. Founded as fur-trading post by French settlers, 1764. Incorporated as town, 1809. First Mississippi steamboat docked by town, 1817. Incorporated as city...

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. I tell you to day the man that steals shall not long after be brought to the Penitentiary. They will soon be brought to condign punishments. I demand in the presence of God that you will exert your wit and your power to bring such characters to justice, if you do not the curse of God will rest upon you, such things would ruin a <​any​> people. Should I catch a latter-day saint stealing, he is the last man to whom I would shew mercy.
Pres. Joseph Smith arose, and said, I think it best to continue this subject. I want 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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to help to make it known abroad what the power <​opinion​> 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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is. Such things never have been tolerated, I despise a theif above ground, because I would know that he would be a detriment to my cause, and would steal my horse when I wanted to <​it,​> & run away.
It has been said that some was <​were​> afraid to disclose what they know of these secret combinations, consequently I issued this proclamation which you may read in the Times and Seasons. If any man is afraid let him come to me, and I will protect him [illegible]
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[K]eokuk

Located near confluence of Mississippi and Des Moines rivers. First settled, 1820. Fur trading post established, 1828. Named Keokuk, 1829, after Sac Indian chief, who later visited JS in Nauvoo, 1841. Platted 1837. Incorporated 1847. Population in 1841 about...

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