Mormon History, Feb 10, 1844

-- Feb 10, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting in upper room of Smith's store . (1)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 10th I spent most of the day at home. Br Mount finished putting in my windows. I Called upon Br Wm. Pitt. (2)

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith attended a prayer meeting in the assembly room above the Red Brick Store where he prayed for Sister Richards and others who were sick. (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Saturday, February 10th At home. Held court, Nauvoo vs W[illia]m Withers for assault. Suit aborted, parties settled. Isaac Morley came and gave my clerks Phelps and Richards—1 box [of] flour worth $4.50—2.50 himself, Gardner Snow $1.00, Henry Deam 1.00, 2 or 3 gallons of soap, a small [-], 4 brooms, a pound or two of butter from the brethren at Lima at the request of the 12 [Apostles], so that they might continue to write.

I instructed the Marshall to inform Mr. Cole the teacher that I must have the assembly room over the store for my own use for the future. [several lines left blank]

Prayer meeting [at] assembly Room [we] prayed for Sister Richards and others. (4)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde receives temple ordinances. (5)

-- Feb 10, 1844, Saturday
[William Clayton Writings] Saturday 10th. At Prests all day Recording Deeds Evening attended quorum. (6)

-- Feb 11, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle meeting "adjourned till Saturday next...we did not organize" . (1)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 11th Sunday A Cold day. I went in company with Mrs Woodruff out to Br Richards & held a meeting & had a good time. (2)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Sunday, February 11th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Pr[ayer] Meeting adjourned till Saturday next. (4)

-- Feb 11, 1844 (Sunday)
The ship Swanton sailed from Liverpool with 81 Saints, bound for Nauvoo, where they arrived April 18th. (7)

-- Feb 11, 1844, Sunday
[William Clayton Writings] (6)

[William Clayton Writings] Saturday 17. At Prest. Js all day. Evening with Cahoon at J's. Emma talked a good deal about B. Young & others. (6)

[William Clayton Writings] Sunday 11th. At home all day. evening I attended quorum but we did not (6)

-- Feb 12, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12th 13 Spent the time at home about the house. (2)

Nauvoo, Illinois. At a city council meeting, Joseph Smith signed the Memorial to Congress, a document outlining the afflictions of the Saints in Missouri, and he blessed Orson Pratt to prosper in presenting the memorial before government officials in Washington, D.C. (8)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Monday, February 12th Sat in City Council. I suggested the repeal of the ordinances "Extra care of Joseph Smith," "unlawful search and seizure of person and property in Nauvoo," and "Regulating the currency" and they were repealed. Council signed the Memorial /to Congress/ of 21 December and instructed O[rson] Pratt to start immediately and told him how to proceed. Burned $81 [in] Scrip of the city according to ordinance. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Joseph Smith Resource Center: Daily Events in the Life of Joseph Smith, http://josephsmith.net/josephsmith/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e581001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRDlocale=0
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
6 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries
7 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
8 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith, http://amzn.to/BYUStudies-JSChron

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Mormon History, Feb 7, 1844

-- Feb 7, 1844
[Joseph Smith Diary] Wednesday, February 7th [several lines left blank] Evening met the Twelve [Apostles] and Hyrum at my office /at their request/ to devise means to promote the interest of the gen[eral] Government. (1)

-- about Feb 7, 1844
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith prayed that the Saints would be delivered from the harassment of Thomas Reynolds, governor of Missouri. (2)

-- Feb 8, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 8th It is still Cold. I spent the day at home But I met with a congregation of the Citizens in the room over Joseph Store for the purpose of hearing the views of General Joseph Smith given concerning the affairs of Government. His views were written & were read by Wm. W Phelps & were in the highest degree interesting. Gen Smith gave his reasons for permitting his name to go forth as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States which were as follows:

I would not have suffered my name to have been used by my friends on any wise as president of the united States or candidate for that office If I & my friends Could have had the privilege of enjoying our religious & civel rights as American Citizen even those rights which the Constitution guarantee unto all her Citizens alike. But this we as a people have been denied from the beginning. Persecution has rooled upon our heads from time to time from portions of the United States like peels of thunder because of our religion & no portion of the government as yet has steped forward for our relief & under view of these things I feel it to be my right & privilege to obtain what influence & power I Can lawfully in the United States for the protection of injured innocence & If I loose my life in a good Cause I am willing to be sacrificed on the alter of virtue rightousness & truth, in maintaining the laws & constitution of the United States if need be for the general good of mankind.

Many other interesting remarks were made. He was followed by Elders Hide & Taylor, & a vote was taken whether the views of Gen Smith would be maintained by the assembly or not. The vote was universal in the affirmative. (3)

[Black History] Joseph Smith fines black men for attempted miscegenation, (4)

Nauvoo, Illinois. At a political meeting in the assembly room above the Red Brick Store, Joseph Smith gave his reasons for running for the office of president of the United States. (5)

Joseph Smith's only acknowledged polygamous child Josephine is born. Her mother Sylvia Sessions Lyon is legally married to Windsor P. Lyon with whom she is living, and so this is the first acknowledged polyandrous child. As chief justice of Nauvoo, Smith fines two African-Americans $25 and $5 for "trying to marry white women." (6)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Thursday, February 8th 1844 [several lines left blank] Court trial on 2 negroes trying to marry white women. Fined 1, $25.00 and 1, $5.00. Evening had a political Meeting in the assembly room and Br[other] Phelps publicly read my views of the Gen[eral] Government for the first time. Elders Hyde and Taylor made a speech and myself also. (1)

Josephine Lyon is born, the only known offspring from Joseph Smith's plural wives to have lived to adulthood. (7)

-- Feb 9, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 9th Br Mount Commenced putting in my windows in my house. I spent the day at home. (3)

Gov. Reynolds of Missouri shoots himself through the head, having written that although he has tried to carry out his duties, he has not been able to escape "the slanders and abuse of my enemies, which has rendered my life a burden to me." Many assume that Reynolds is referring to criticisms of him because he had not been able to return Joseph Smith to Missouri for trial. (Brigham Young University Studies (various issues), Sp '71, 292.) (8)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Friday, February 9th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] 1 o['cloc]k P.M. held Mayor's Court in dining room, Nauvoo vs W[illia]m Withers for assault. Suit withdrawn. (1)

Joseph Smith teaches that heaven is inhabited by angels who are resurrected beings and "the spirits of just men made perfect. (See D&C 129.) (7)

Footnotes:
1 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
2 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith, http://amzn.to/BYUStudies-JSChron
3 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
4 - http://www.xtimeline.com/events.aspx?q=Bif200802111550260291166
5 - Joseph Smith Resource Center: Daily Events in the Life of Joseph Smith, http://josephsmith.net/josephsmith/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e581001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRDlocale=0
6 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
7 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
8 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology

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Mormon History, Feb 6, 1844

-- Feb 6, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 6th I mooved my family & all my effect back to my old place Cornor of Hotchkiss & Durfee street. Had 6 loads in all. It was quite a Cold day. In the evening In company with Mrs Woodruff I attended a party at Elder Taylors house. It was Composed of President Joseph & Hiram Smith & the quorum of the Twelve. We spent an interesting evening. Had a good feast & good feelings. Conversed upon a variety of subjects & went home. (1)

[Brigham Young] --6-- Partook of supper at Brother John Taylor's with Joseph, Hyrum, Sidney and the Twelve and their wives. The Twelve discussed the propriety of establishing a moot congress for the purpose of investigating and informing ourselves on the rules of national intercourse, domestic policy and political economy. Joseph advised us not to do it, lest we might excite the jealousy of our enemies. (2)

At a dinner party at John Taylor's house Joseph Smith "prophesied at the table that 5 years would not roll round before the company would all be able to live without cooking." The official HISTORY OF THE CHURCH deletes this entry from Joseph Smith's manuscript diary. Patriarch John Smith gives a blessing to Mehitabel Duty that "the Priesthood in its fullness shall be conferred upon thee in due time thou shalt have power over they relatives & friends & thy husband & children to lead them wethersoever thou wilt in as much as you seek faithfully & truly to preserve them in the bonds of the new & everlasting covenant." (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Tuesday, February 6th [several lines left blank] Evening with Hyrum and Sidney and the 12 [Apostles] and the wives at John Taylor's at 5 P.M. at supper. Very pleasant time. I prophesied at the table that 5 years would not roll round before the company would all be able to live without cooking. (4)

-- Feb 6, 1844 (Tuesday)
The ship Isaac Allerton sailed from Liverpool with 60 Saints, bound for Nauvoo. (5)

-- Feb 07, 1844
Having been aided by W. W. Phelps, Joseph Smith finishes a manuscript outlining his political ideas. It was later published under the title "Views of the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States." (6)

-- Feb 7, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 7th It was an exeeding cold day. I spent my time trying to regulate my affairs. I met in the evening with the Twelve at the Store to make some arangments about political affairs but nothing was done. (1)

Presidential candidate Lieutenant-General Joseph Smith's "Views on the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States" is given its first public reading. He peppers his presentation with phrases from Latin, French, Italian, Hebrew, "Chaldean", and German. The NAUVOO NEIGHBOR asks "Who shall be our next President?" and answers: "General Joseph Smith. A man of sterling worth and integrity, and of enlarged views; a man who has raised himself from the humblest walks of life-" Joseph Smith writes in his diary: "A piece of doggerel appears in the Warsaw Message of this date, entitled 'Buckeye's Lamentations for the Want of More Wives,' evidently the production of Wilson Law, and breathing a very foul and malicious spirit." (3)

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith met with his brother Hyrum Smith and the Twelve Apostles to devise means to promote the interests of the General Government. (7)

Joseph meets with the Twelve and completes and signs his "views of the powers and policy of the government of the United States." In this platform policy he reviews American leaders from Benjamin Franklin to John Tyler. He then makes eight propositions:1. Reduce Congress by two-thirds. Pay them $2 a day: "That is more than the farmer gets, and he lives honestly. "2. Turn penitentiaries into "seminaries of learning" and pardon all convicts except murderers.3. Abolish slavery by 1850 by paying slave holders a fair price with money from the sale of public lands.4. Abolish court-martials for desertion from the armed forces.5. Work for more government economy and fewer taxes.6. Establish a national bank.7. Give the president power to suppress mobs.8. "When we have the Red Man's consent," let the Union spread from coast to coast, inviting Oregon, Texas, Mexico, and Canada to join the Union if they so desire. (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 6:
197-209.)(Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought (various issues), Au '68, 17-27 compares Joseph's platform with other platforms of the day, calling it "an intriguing blend of ante bellum political rhetoric, Whig economic doctrines, Democratic expansionism, abolitionism, and the original and wide-range constitutional and political ideas of Joseph Smith himself." See also DLG, Sp '70, 23-36; David E. and Della S. Miller, Nauvoo: The City of Joseph 137-39; James B. Allen and Glen M. Leonard, The Story of the Latter-day Saints 187-90.) (8)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
3 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
6 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
7 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith, http://amzn.to/BYUStudies-JSChron
8 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology

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Mormon History, about Feb 4, 1844

-- about Feb 4, 1844
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith saw in vision the pattern for the Nauvoo Temple, which he related to architect William Weeks on February 5. (1)

-- Feb 5, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 5th Spent the day at the printing office shelling corn. (2)

Nauvoo, Illinois. At the Nauvoo Municipal Court, where Joseph Smith presided as chief justice, he spent the whole morning and day listening to different city wards present their tax lists; then he remitted the taxes of the widows and poor who were unable, (1)

[Joseph Smith] William Weeks, the architect of the temple, argues with Joseph about the possibility of putting round windows in the temple. "I told him I would have the circles, if he had to make the temple ten feet higher than it was originally calculated; that one light at the centre of each circular window would be sufficient to light the whole room; that when the whole building was thus illuminated, the effect would be remarkably grand. 'I wish you could carry out my designs. I have seen in vision the splendid appearance of that building illuminated.' " (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 6:196-97.) Joseph works on his political platform with W. W. Phelps and John M. Bernhisel. (3)

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith instructed Elder William Weeks, the architect of the Nauvoo Temple, according to a vision Joseph had seen. (4)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Monday, February 5th 1844 Called at my office in the evening and heard read my views of the Gen[eral] Government. I was the first one who publicly proposed a National Bank on the principles I had advanced. (5)

[Nauvoo Temple] oseph Smith and William Weeks met to discuss the Temple's construction during the coming summer. The Prophet desired "round windows in the broad side of the building." Weeks said that such circular windows "were a violation of all known rules of architecture." The Prophet responded, that he would have circular windows even if the building had to be ten feet higher, and then he said, "I wish you to carry out my designs. I have seen in vision the splendid appearance of that building illuminated, and will have it built according to the pattern shown me." (6)

-- 1844: 6 February
[Patriarchal Blessings] Louisa C. Jackson. (Given by John Smith.)

"Dear Sister, I lay my hands upon thy head by the authority vested in me and seal a Father's blessing upon thy head because thy father is not a believer in the gospel. Thou art of the blood of Abraham through the Loins of Manasseh and a lawful heir to the Priesthood & shall possess it in Common with thy Companion and inasmuch as thou art faithful in the Covenant thou shalt have power to heal the Sick in their own houses & Redeem thy dead friends & they shall come up with thee in the First Resurrection. Thou Shalt possess all the blessings sealed upon the head of thy Companion & be satisfied with the Riches of the Earth, have an inheritance in Zion, have a numerous offspring, live to see the winding up Scene of this generation see the Temple finished and in it shall have an endowment with thy Companion & shall be Satisfied with thy lot. Thy name is written in the Lamb's book of life never to be blotted out; Seek diligently these things & thou Shalt have them for I Seal them u
pon thee in the name of Jesus Christ & seal thee up into Eternal life in the name of J[esus] C[hrist], Amen." (From typescript; P8, f16, RLDS Archives.) [Age, 30; Scribe, ?] (7)

[Patriarchal Blessings] William Jackson. (Given by John Smith.)

"Dear Brother, I lay my hands upon thy head and confer a Father's blessing upon thy head because thou art an orphan. Thou art of the lineage of Benjamin and if faithful thou shalt possess Benjamin's portion and have an inheritance with him in Zion. Thou hast had many trials--the enemy strives to destroy thee. Inasmuch as thou wilt give heed unto the counsels and commandments of God thou shalt overcome and be a mighty man on the earth. Thou shalt inherit the blessings of the Melchesidic Priesthood and work all manner of miracles which were done anciently. Thou hast a mission to perform and it is left to thy choice in what part of the earth to perform it. Thou shalt have power to escape thine enemies at all times. The destroyer shall march through the earth in thy day and cut down thousands on thy right hand and on thy left and thy heart shall be pained because of it and thou shalt be able to save many of their children and bring them to Zion but the destroyer shall not come n
igh thee. The angel of the Lord shall defend thee. Thou shalt have the ministering of angels and converse with them face to face as a man converseth with a friend. Thou shall assist them in gathering and bringing those children to Zion. Thou shalt have power to rebuke the waves of the sea and all the devouring elements. Thou shalt waft thyself from place to place on the wings of the wind to accomplish thy mission speedily. Thou shalt not be confined in prison for a long time for the angel of the Lord shall deliver thee. Thou shalt have power to redeem thy dead friends and bring them up in the Resurrection of the just. Thou shalt have an inheritance in Zion with thy brethren and companion with a numerous offspring and when thou hast finished thy mission thou shalt return to Zion with joy and gladness and meet thy friends and thy head shall be exceeding gray. Thou shalt be abundantly satisfied with thy labours and shall have all thy desires inasmuch as thou observest the words
of wisdom and eternal life. I seal all these blessings upon thy head and I seal thee up unto Eternal Life in the name of thy Redeemer. Amen." (From typescript; P8, f17, RLDS Archives.) [Age, 33; Scribe, S. F. Johnson.] (7)

Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith, http://amzn.to/BYUStudies-JSChron
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
4 - Joseph Smith Resource Center: Daily Events in the Life of Joseph Smith, http://josephsmith.net/josephsmith/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e581001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRDlocale=0
5 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
6 - Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple
7 - Selected LDS Patriarchal Blessings, New Mormon Studies CD ROM, Signature Book, 2009, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

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Mormon History, Feb 3, 1844

-- Feb 3, 1844
Nauvoo, Illinois. In the assembly room above the Red Brick Store, Joseph Smith related a dream about his efforts to save friends on a steamboat and walking on the water with his brother Samuel Smith. (1)

Hannah Greenwood Fielding and Agnes Coolbrith Smith become members of the endowed quorum by this date. (2)

John Taylor is sealed to his third plural wife, Ann Vowles. (2)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and three new members receive temple ordinances: Joseph Young, Jane A. Bicknell Young, and William Clayton. Joseph Smith is not present. (2)

-- Feb 3, 1844. Saturday.
[William Clayton Journal] ...P.M. was permitted to the ordinance of washing and anointing, and was received into the Quorum of Priesthood. This is one of the greatest favors ever conferred on me and for which I feel grateful. May the God of Joseph preserve me and mine house to walk in the paths of righteousness all the days of my life and oh that I may never sin against him or displease him. For thou oh God knowest my desire to do right that I may have eternal life. (3)

-- February 3rd 1844
[High Council Minutes]

James Brinkerhoff.

The above charge was tried before the said Bishop and Council and the charge not sustained.

Jonathan H. Hale Bishop

of the 9th Ward."

Which was adjourned till next Saturday at one clock P.M. and that the parties were to leave the matter to two disinterested men who were to try and settle their difficulty previous to that time.

The Committee appointed on the 3rd Feb. reported again which was accepted with one amendment.

Adjourned till next Saturday at one o'clock P.M.

Hosea Stout Clerk (4)

-- Feb 4, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle in upper room of Smith's store, second anointing for Cornelius and Permelia Lott. Joseph Smith "made some remarks respecting the hundred and forty-four thousand mentioned by John the Revelator, showing that the selection of persons to form that number had already commenced" . (5)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 4th Sunday I preached at Elder Kingtons & returned to Nauvoo in the evening. 6 miles.

I met with the quorum in the evening. Br & Sister Lott was present. We had a good time in prayer. Br Joseph gave us good instruction in meekness & humility. The revelator John remarks was quoted to in the evening Concerning the 144,000 of the tribes of Israel. /Cornelius P. Lott & wife Received their 2d Anointing & sealing./ (6)

[Brigham Young] February 4.-- I preached at Brother Chamberlain's a little north of the city. My brothers Joseph, Phinehas H. and Lorenzo D. and John Pack were present. (7)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Sunday, February 4th 1844 [several lines left blank] I attended in the [blank] [blank]. Evening at the prayer meeting [at the] Brick Store. Cornelius P. Lot and wife present [and anointed]. (8)

Joseph Smith instructs: "what is the object of this important mission [of Elijah] or how is it to be fulfilled, The keys are to be deliverd the spirit of Elijah is to Come, The gospel to be esstablished the Saints of God gatherd Zion built up, & the Saints to Come up as Saviors on mount Zion but how are they to become Saviors on Mount Zion by building thair temples erecting their Baptismal fonts & going forth & receiving all the ordinances, Baptisms, Confirmations, washings anointings ordinations & sealing powers upon our heads in behalf of all our Progenitors who are dead & redeem them that they may Come forth in the first resurrection & be exhalted to thrones of glory with us, & here in is the chain that binds the hearts of the fathers to the Children, & the Children to the Fathers which fulfills the mission of Elijah. (2)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (2)

-- Feb 4, 1844, Sunday
[William Clayton Writings] Sunday 4th At home all day. Evening attended quorum.-- (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Joseph Smith Resource Center: Daily Events in the Life of Joseph Smith, http://josephsmith.net/josephsmith/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e581001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRDlocale=0
2 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
3 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton
4 - Minutes of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Nauvoo Illinois: Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
5 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
6 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
7 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
8 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
9 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries

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Mormon History, Feb 2, 1844

-- Feb 2, 1844
[Joseph Smith Diary] Friday, February 2nd At home. [several lines left blank] 7 [P.M.] eve Dr. Richards called and read Phinehas Richard's appeal to the inhabitants of Mass for redress of M[iss]o[uri] difficulties. [several lines left blank]

Prayer meeting at Br[other] Young's. W[illiam] W. Phelps and wife [were anointed]. [several lines left blank] Cold. (1)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (2)

The first child conceived with a plural wife is born, George Omner Noble. (2)

Polygamous child

The first known polygamous child, George Omner Noble, is born to Joseph B. Noble and Sarah Alley. They were previous married by Joseph Smith in a known polygamous marriage. ( Quinn, Origins, p 642 ). (3)

-- Feb 3, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle meeting "over the Store," Joseph Smith not present; anointing and endowment for Joseph Young, Jane A. Bicknell (Young), and William Clayton (cf. Willard Richards diary, LDS archives., 12 Jan. 1845). (4)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Feb 3d 1844 I walked into President Joseph Smith Store or office over the store & spent a few moments in conversing with Elders W Richards And Wm. W. Phelps & President Joseph Smith Came into the room & Said he had a dream & related it to us which was as follows:

+ I was standing on a peninsula in the midst of a vast body of water whare their appears to be a large harbor or a peer built out for boats to Come into. I was surrounded by my friends & while looking at this harbor I saw a Steem boat approaching the harbour. Their was bridges on the peer for persons to cross & there came up a wind & drove the steem boat under one of the bridges & upset it. I run up to the boat expecting the persons would all drowne. And wishing to do sumthing to assist them I put my hand against the side of the boat & with one surge I shoved it under the bridge & righted it up & then [I] told them to take care of themselves. But it was not long before I saw them starting out into the channel or main body of the water again. The storms were raging & the waters rough. I said to my friends that if they did not understand the signs of the times & the spirit of Prophecy they would be apted to be lost. It was but a few moments after when we saw the waves break ov
er the boat & she soon founderd & went down with all on board & perished.

The storm & waters were still vary rough. Yet I told my friends around me that I believed I could stem those waves & storm & swim in the waters better than the steem boat did & at any rate I was determined to try it. But my friends laughed at me & told me I Could not stand the storm at all but should be drouned. The waters looked Clear & beautiful though exeeding rough, & I said I believed I could swim & I would try it anyhow. They said I would drown. I said I would have a frolic in the water first if I did & I dove of into the raging waves.

I had swum but a short distance when a towering wave overwhelmed me for a time but I soon found myself on the top of it & soon I met the second wave in the same way & for awhile I struggled hard to live in the midst of the storm & waves. But I soon found I gained upon evry wave & stemmed the torrent better & better & I soon had power to swim with my head out of water so the waves did not break over me at all & I found I had swam a great distance & in looking about me I saw Br Samuel by my side. I asked him how he liked it. He said first rate & I thought so to. I was soon enabled to swim with my head & Sholdiers out of water & I Could swim as fast as any steem Boat, & in a little time it becaim calm & I Could rush through the water & ownly go in to my loins & so[n?] I ownly went in to my knees & finally could tread on the top of the water & went almost with the speed of an arrow & I said to Samuel see how swift I can go & I thought it was great sport & pleasure to travel with
such speed & I awoke.

What the interpetation of the foregoing dream was the spirit of God or time must determin.

[ ]

In the evening of this day the quorum met at Joseph store. Brothers Wm. W Clayton & Joseph Young met with them But I was not present. Elder Kington Came after me with a waggon to go to his house & hold a meeting so I took my family & rode 6 miles across the prarie in the storm & spent the night at his house. Joseph Young & wife & Wm. Clayton Received their 2d Endowments &c. 6 mils. (5)

William Clayton, Joseph Smith's personal secretary, and Joseph Young, brother of Brigham, together with their wives receive their second anointings in the room over Joseph Smith's Store in Nauvoo. Clayton writes, "was permitted to the ordinance of washing and anointing, and was received into the Quorum of Priesthood. This is one of the greatest favors ever conferred on me and for which I feel grateful." Two and a half months previously Clayton had written that he thought Emma Smith "had power to prevent my being admitted to Joseph's Lodge" in the mean time had asked Joseph, in writing, for admittance. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
2 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
3 - Tungate, Mel, Mormon Polygamy, http://www.tungate.com/polygamy.htm
4 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
5 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
6 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower

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Mormon History, Jan 31, 1844

-- Jan 31, 1844
George A Smith: Second anointing 31 Jan. 1844 (1)

[Joseph Smith] Joseph contributes over three dozen volumes of personal books to the Nauvoo Library and Literary Institute (a group of at least 74 members organized earlier in the month). (For a list of the books Joseph donated, see Brigham Young University Studies (various issues), Sp '74, 386-89.) (2)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Wednesday, January 31st At home. [several lines left blank] 11 o'clock A.M. called at the office. Told Ben[jami]n Winchester to go to Warsaw and preach the first principles of the Gospel &c. Get some Lexicons and returned home. [several lines left blank]

Prayer meeting at B[righam] Young's. Geo[rge] A. Smith and wife present [and anointed to the fullness of the priesthood]. /Geo[rge] A. Smith and wife Bathsheba W. Bigler received their Second Anointing which was administered by Brigham Young, Pres[iden]t of the Twelve [Apostles]/ (3)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (4)

-- During 1844: January
[Patriarchal Blessings] Susanah Bigler. (Given by John Smith.)

"Sister I lay my hands upon thy head by authority of the Holy Priesthood to seal a Fathers blessing upon thee, because thou hast no Father to bless thee Thou art a Daughter of Abraham, through the loins of Manassah and a lawful heir to the Priesthood in common with thy companion and thou shalt redeem thy dead friends and bring them up in the first Reserection with thy Companion and children and if thou desirest thou shalt be sealed to thy companion for all Eternity, he shall be endowed with the power of the Priesthood to posess thee in Eternity. Thou art a Mother in Israil and thy name shall be had in everlasting rememberance, because of the power that shall be made manifest among thy desendants thou shalt live untill thou art sattisfied with life, have all thy desires.

thy greatest reward shall not be in this world, yet thou shalt enjoy all the Blessings of the Priesthood, thou shalt be happy with thy children and thy grandchildren and thy ofspring shall be numerous

thou shalt have an inheritance with thy Breathren in Zion, and be entitled to all the blessings that Jacob pronounced upon the head of Ephrim, be faithful dear sister and thou shalt enjoy all these blessings for I seal them upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ and I seal thee up unto Eternal life Amen." (From photocopy of manuscript; George A. Smith Papers, Ms 36, Box 5, Book 1, University of Utah Special Collections.) [Age, 58; Scribe, ?] (5)

-- During Jan 1844
Joseph Smith nominated by the 12 Apostles to run for President. (6)

-- During January 1844
Joseph Smith becomes a candidate for President of the United States. (7)

[Heber C. Kimball] January 1844. My wife Vilate and menny feemales was recieved in to the Holy Order, and was washed and inointed [anointed] by Emma. (8)

-- Feb 1, 1844
Times and Season prints notice that "Hiram Brown" was cut off from the Church for preaching polygamy. (6)

Joseph and Hyrum Smith publicly announce excommunication of an elder for teaching polygamy in Michigan: "As we have lately been credibly informed that an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by the name of Hiram Brown, has been preaching polygamy and other false and corrupt doctrines in the county of Lapeer, state of Michigan, this is to notify him and the church in general that he has been cut of from the church for his iniquity." Heber C. Kimball records in his journal, -My self and wife Vilate was announted Preast and Preastest [Priestess] unto our God under the Hands of B[righam]. Young and by the voys [voice] of the Holy Order.- (9)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Thursday, February 1st 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Cold. (3)

-- Feb 2, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house, second anointing for William and Sally Phelps . (10)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 2d I spent the day to work on my house. I met with the quorum for Prayer &c at Elders Youngs. {WW} {SP} Br & Sister Wm. W. Phelps attended with us. Br Phelps spoke Concerning his appointment as a Lawyier in Israel. /Brother & Sister Wm. W Phelps Received their 2d Anointing & sealing. / (11)

The first known polygamous child, George Omner Noble, is born to Joseph B. Noble and Sarah Alley who were married by Joseph Smith. At Brigham Young's house in Nauvoo William W. Phelps and his wife Sally receive their second anointings. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
2 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
3 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
4 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
5 - Selected LDS Patriarchal Blessings, New Mormon Studies CD ROM, Signature Book, 2009, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
6 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology"
7 - Sherry Baker: Mormon Media History Timeline: 1827-2007, http://byustudies.byu.edu/showTitle.aspx?title=7984
8 - Heber C. Kimball Diary ("Strange Events")
9 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
10 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
11 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

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Mormon History, Jan 29, 1844

-- Jan 29, 1844
The endowed quorum meets for prayer. (1)

-- Jan 29, 1844 (Monday)
At a political meeting, held at Nauvoo, Joseph Smith was nominated a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Soon afterwards a large number of Elders were sent to the various States of the Union to electioneer for him. (2)

-- Jan 29, 1844. Monday.
[William Clayton Journal] At President Joseph's in Council with the Twelve on the subject of running Joseph for President of U.S. Joseph said he would have to send me out on a mission. P.M. at his house. Evening attended lodge and after had some conversation with Desdemona C. Fullmer. She has treated my family unfeelingly and unkindly in various ways and I requested her to look out for another home. She said she would not untill she had council from Joseph. (3)

-- Jan 30, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Evening prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house, second anointings for John and Leonora Taylor . (4)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 30 Met with the quorum at Elder Youngs for a meeting. {JT} {LT} Br & Sister John Taylor was with us. Br Taylor made some appropriate remarks unto edifycation. /J Taylor & Leonora Taylor Received their 2d Anointing & sealing./ (5)

[Brigham Young] --30-- The Quorum met at my house. John and Leonora Taylor were sealed and anointed. (6)

At Brigham Young's house in Nauvoo John Taylor and his wife Leonora are given their second anointing and sealing. (7)

John Taylor: Second anointing 30 Jan. 1844 (8)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Tuesday, January 30th 1844 11 A.M. went into the office with Col[onel] Jackson. [several lines left blank] 1 P.M. Court at my office, City versus Thomas Coates, fined $25 and costs for beating John Ellison. [several lines left blank]

A Millerite preached again in the assembly room [to a] full house and Elder Rigdon replied to him. Prayer Meeting at B[righam] Young's. John Taylor and wife present [and received second anointing]. (9)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (1)

-- Jan 30, 1844, Tuesday
[William Clayton Writings] When a certain man from Quincy, for example, began to tantalize the prophet in January 1844, Clayton was delighted to hear the church leader tell the offender, ``In the name of the Lord'' that not many years would pass away before he was in the hands of the devil himself. (10)

-- Jan 31, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Evening prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house, second anointing for George and Bathsheba Smith . (4)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 31 Their is quite a revival throughout Nauvoo & enquiring after the things of God by all the quorums & Church in general. I met with the quorum of Twelve this evening at Elder Youngs & had a good time. {GAS} {BS} Br & Sister G A Smith was present this evening /And Received their 2d Anointing & Sealing/. They have been quite unwell.

Feb [1] I spent the day painting & drawing my arches in the front of my house & geting my roof on. (5)

[Brigham Young] --31-- I met with the Quorum at my house. George A. and Bathsheba W. Smith were anointed, having been sealed on the 20th inst. (6)

Joseph Smith donates 29 books to the "Nauvoo Library and Literary Institute" including John L. Stephens's TRAVELS IN CENTRAL AMERICA and INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL IN YUCATAN, William Beaumont's EXPERIMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE GASTRIC JUICE, and a five volume collection of Walter Scott's POETICAL WORK. At Brigham Young's Nauvoo home George A. Smith and wife Bathsheba W. Smith receive their second anointing administered by Brigham Young. (7)

Joseph Smith donates a copy of the Apochryphal Testament to the Nauvoo library, containing items such as baptism for the dead (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
2 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
3 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton
4 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
5 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
6 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
7 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
8 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
9 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
10 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries
11 - Grunder, Rick, Mormon Parallels: A Bibliographic Source

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Mormon History, Jan 28, 1844

-- Jan 28, 1844
Upon waking to a temperature of "15 degrees below Zero" Wilford Woodruff "set a pot of chaircoal in the bedroom to warm it." After shaving and washing and changing his clothes he and wife Phebe are "overpowered" by carbon monoxide from the charcoal: "It made us most sick. We took the coal out. Aired the room. But it made us most sick we had to go to bed upon it. Later that evening Wilford Woodruff and wife Phebe "met with the quorum of the Twelve and others for instruction." They "were both some unwell from the effects of the coal during the day. Yet we had an interesting time." Wilford Woodruff and wife Phebe receive their second anointing in the room over Joseph Smith's store. Joseph Smith "had some company in the eve from Warsaw &c. Lectured to them on politics, religion, &c." (1)

Wilford Woodruff: Second anointing 28 Jan. 1844 (2)

[Joseph Smith] A Millennial Star editorial advises all elders to keep journals. (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Sunday, January 28th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Had some company in the eve from Warsaw &c. Lectured to them on politics, religion, &c. [several lines left blank] Prayer Meeting at the store. Present W[ilford] Woodruff [who was anointed to the fullness of the priesthood]. [several lines left blank] Cold continues. (4)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (5)

[Wilford Woodruff] Receives second anointing ritual with wife Phebe (6)

-- Jan 29, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house . (7)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 29th Monday I met in the evening at Elder B Youngs for a Prayer meeting but few of us to gether. (8)

Joseph meets with the Twelve and others to consider whom to support for the presidency of the United States. Henry Clay (who had told the Saints, "You had better go to Oregon for redress") and Martin Van Buren are the only candidates. It is decided that "it is morally impossible for this people . . . to vote for either candidate." Willard Richards moves that Joseph Smith be a candidate for president on an independent ticket. The motion is carried unanimously. Joseph suggests that missionaries be sent throughout the country to advocate his candidacy. He says, "Tell the people we have had Whig and Democratic Presidents long enough; we want a President of the United States. If I ever get into the presidential chair, I will protect the people in their rights and liberties. . . . The Whigs are striving for a king under the garb of democracy. There is oratory enough in the Church to carry me into the presidential chair the first slide." He works on his political platform with W. W.
Phelps. (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 6:187-89).Gov. Ford sends a letter to the people of Hancock County, stating that he has been called upon to intervene in the increasing problems in the county, but refusing to either aid the Mormons or take away the arms from the Nauvoo Legion. "I believe that there has been nothing like war among you . . . let a state of war ensue, and I will be compelled to interfere with executive power . . . against those who shall be the first transgressors." (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 6:189-90.) (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Monday, January 29th 1844 At 10 A.M. The Twelve [Apostles] met at the Mayor's office [with] Joseph and Hyrum [and] J[ohn] P. Green. Moved by Willard Richards and voted unanimously that we have independent electors and that Joseph Smith be a candidate for the next presidency [of the United States] and that we use all honorable means to secure his election.

Joseph said to accomplish this you must send every man in the city who could speak throughout the land to electioneer, [to give] stump speech[es]—[about the] Mormon religion-election Laws &c. &c. Yearsly must go. Parley to N[ew] York. Snow to V[ermon]t. Rigdon to Pa.

"After the April conference we will have gen[eral] conferences all over the nation and I will attend them. Tell the people we have had Whig and Democrats [as] Presidents long enough. We want a President of the United States. If I ever get in the Presidential chair I will protect the people in their rights and liberties. I will not electione[e]r for myself, Hyrum, Brigham, Parley, and Taylor must go. The Whigs are striving for a king under the garb of Democracy. There is oretory enough in the Church to carry me into the Presidential chair the first slide." Cold, very.

Mr. Bedell wanting an election at Warsaw, Benjamin Winchester was appointed to go. Capt[ain] White of Quincy was at the Mansion last night and this morning drank a toast: "May all your enemies be skined, their skins made into drum heads for your friends to beat upon. Also may Nauvoo become the empire seat of government." Capt[ain] White.

Clayton must go out or he will apostatize. Must. Also gave some instructions concerning an address to the paper for Bro[ther] Phelps to write—views on the powers and policy of the Government of United States &c.

A Millerite Lecturer come in to the office with Joseph and Clayton about 5 P.M. [and] had some conversation about Hades and Shaol &c. and Lectured in the evening in the Hall. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
3 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
6 - Kenny, Scott (editor), Wilford Woodruff's Journals 1833-1898, Chronology Signature Books, Midvale, Utah, http://bit.ly/wwjournal
7 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
8 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

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Mormon History, Jan 26, 1844

-- Jan 26, 1844
[Black History] Phelps Ghostwrites Smith's Abolitionist Platform, (1)

[Brigham Young] --26-- The Twelve met at my house: Orson Pratt received his second anointing. (2)

At Brigham Young's House in Nauvoo Orson Pratt receives his second anointing. (3)

Orson Pratt: Second anointing 26 Jan. 1844 (4)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Friday, January 26th At home. [several lines left blank] 2 [P.M.] Afternoon reading the [Nauvoo] Neighbor. [several lines left blank] Went to the office and instructed Bro[ther] Phelps to write a piece on the situation of the nation—referring to the President's Messages &c. [several lines left blank]

Prayer meeting at Bro[ther] Young's. 8 of the [Twelve Apostles were present]. O[rson] Pratt [was] present [and anointed to the fullness of the priesthood]. O[rson] Hyde [has] gone to Carthage to preach. [several lines left blank] Clear and cool. (5)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (6)

-- Jan 27, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting in upper room of Joseph Smith's store, second anointing for Willard and Jennetta Richards. Eight apostles, including Orson Pratt, were present. Orson Hyde absent on preaching assignment . (7)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 27th The quorum met for a meeting in the evening at Joseph Store. Had a number of prayers & exhortations upon the subject of holiness of hart &c. {WR} {&}{JR} Br & Sister Richards were present. They had both been unwell for a number of days before but wer able to attend meeting this evening & seemed to enjoy themselves well. They had received blessings by the prayer of faith. Willard & Jenette Richards Received their 2d Anointing and sealing. (8)

[Brigham Young] --27-- We met at the Assembly Room: Willard Richards and his wife Jenetta were sealed and received their second anointing. (2)

At a meeting of the Twelve held in the room over Joseph Smith's store in Nauvoo, Willard Richards and his wife Jenetta are sealed and receive their second anointing. (3)

Willard Richards: Second anointing 27 Jan. 1844 (4)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Saturday, January 27th 1844 [several lines left blank] Prayer Meeting at the Store chamber. W[illard] Richards present [and anointed to the fullness of the priesthood]. [several lines left blank] Extremely cold and clear. (5)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (6)

-- January 27th 1844
[High Council Minutes]

Council met according to adjournment at the residence of of President William Marks. No buisness before the council. Adjourned till next Saturday (the 3rd of Feb.) at one o'clock P.M.

Hosea Stout Clerk.

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the "Times and Seasons" Adjourned till next Saturday week (the 17th inst) at one o'clock P.M. at the same place.

Hosea Stout Clerk (9)

-- Jan 28, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle meeting in upper room of Smith's store, second anointing for Wilford and Phoebe Woodruff . (7)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Jan 28th 1844 Sunday This was quite a remarkable day to me & my family in some respects. Weather vary Cold. Thermometer 15 degrees below Zero. I commenced in the morning to prepare to devote the day to write my friend. It being vary Cold I set a pot of Chaircoal in the bedroom to warm it. I shaved, washed & changed my cloths. Phebe done the same ie change her clothing & while we were their the effects of the Chaircoal nearly overpowerd us. It made us most sick. We took the coal out. Aired the room. But it made us so sick we had to go to bed upon it. However we had not lain long before Phebe Amelia our little girl fell over in the Chair & nearly smashed her nose. Blood flew over her. After we had attended to the child Mrs Woodruff had to returned to her bed. We then had Prayers together before the Lord & asked for such things as we kneeded. I laid hands upon her & she was healed & attended to the business of the family.

I met with the quorum of the Twelve and others for instruction. Mrs Woodruff and myself were both some unwell from the effects of the coal during the day. Yet we had an interesting time.

{WW} {PWW} I Wilford Woodruff and Phebe W. Woodruff both recieved a benefit by Prayers and laying on of hands. The Subject of Elijah's coming to seal the hearts of the fathers to the Children &c was spoken of. Seal the hearts of the children to the fathers Malachi IVth Ch. 6 vers.

/Wilford & Phebe W Woodruff receivd our 2d Anointing & sealings./ (8)

Footnotes:
1 - http://www.xtimeline.com/events.aspx?q=Bif200802111550260291166
2 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
3 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
4 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
5 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
6 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
7 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
8 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
9 - Minutes of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Nauvoo Illinois: Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

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Mormon History, Jan 23, 1844

-- Jan 23, 1844
Joseph Smith has W. W. Phelps, Newell K. Whitney, and Willard Richards "pricing the printing office and Lot at $1500 printing apparatus $950.00, Bindery [$]112, foundry [$]270. Total $2832. Joseph being about selling to J. Taylor." The next day Joseph writes in his journal, "thought the appraisal of the printing office was too low." (1)

[Joseph Smith] Joseph leases the Mansion House (except for three rooms reserved for his own family and stables) for $1,000 a year to Ebenezer Robinson. He also sells his printing office to John Taylor. (2)

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith sold the printing establishment to John Taylor for $2,832. (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Tuesday, January 23rd 1843 [1844] At home. [several lines left blank] E[benezer] Robinson took possession of the /"Nauvoo/ Mansion" to continue it as a public house. [several lines left blank]

This day W[illiam] W. Phelps, N[ewell] K. Whitney, and W[illard] Richards priced the printing office and Lot at $1500, printing apparatus $950.00, Bindery [$] 112, foundry [$] 270. Total $2,832. Joseph being about selling to J. Taylor. [several lines left blank]

Cotillion party [met] in the evening at Nauvoo Mansion. [several lines left blank] Night clear and cold. Thawed some during the day. (4)

-- Jan 23, 1844 (Tuesday)
The ship Fanny sailed from Liverpool, England, with 210 Saints under the direction of Wm. Kay, bound for Nauvoo. It arrived at New Orleans, March 7th. (5)

-- Jan 23, 1844. Tuesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At President Joseph's all day taking inventory and trying to conclude the transfer to E. Robinson...Joseph sent for me to assist in settling with Brother [John] Taylor about the Lawrence Estate. (6)

-- Jan 24, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 24th I preached at Br Haws house in the evening. Had the spirit of the Lord & an interesting time. (7)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Wednesday, January 24th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Called at my office about 1 o'clock thought the apprisal of the printing office was too low. [several lines left blank] Very cold. (4)

-- Jan 25, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Thursday prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house, "eight of the Twelve Apostles present," second anointing for Orson Hyde . (8)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 25th Met with the quorum of the Twelve at President Youngs house. Had a good prayer meeting. (OH) Br Orson Hyde was present. Had not met with us for some time. Orson Hyde Received his 2d Anointing. (7)

Orson Hyde: Second anointing 25 Jan. 1844 (9)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Thursday, January 25th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Prayer meeting at at Bro[ther] Brigham's. O[rson] Hyde [was] present. 8 of the 12 [Apostles were present]. [several lines left blank] Extremely cold. (4)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (10)

-- Jan 25, 1844, Thursday
[William Clayton Writings] Thursday 25. ... P.M. sis Durphy came to make my Robe & Garment. I was at Prest. Js. (11)

-- Jan 26, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house, "eight of the Twelve Apostles present," second anointing for Orson Pratt . (8)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 26 I met with the Twelve this evening Also at Br B. Youngs time was spent in exhortation mostly. (OP) Spoke & we were edefyed. Elder O. Pratt Received his 2d Anointing. (7)

Footnotes:
1 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
2 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
3 - Joseph Smith Resource Center: Daily Events in the Life of Joseph Smith, http://josephsmith.net/josephsmith/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e581001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRDlocale=0
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
6 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton
7 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
8 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
9 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
10 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
11 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries

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Mormon History, Jan 21, 1844

-- Jan 21, 1844
Brigham Young "administered to Parley P. Pratt his second anointing." Joseph Smith remarks, "Concerning Parley P. Pratt that He had no wife sealed to him for Eternity [Pratt's wife 'had a former Husband and did not wish to be sealed to Parl[e]y for Eternity'] and asked if their was any harm for him to have another wife for time & Eternity as He would want a wife in the Resurrection or els[e] his glory would be Clip[p]ed." Joseph also says, "I have tried for a number of years to get the minds of the saints prepared to receive the things of God, but we frequently see some of them after suffereing all they have for the work of God will fly to peaces like glass as soon as any thing Comes that is Contrary to their traditions. They cannot stand the fire at all." Joseph Smith had been secretly teaching the doctrine of plural marriage and receiving opposition to it from some Mormons. (1)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Sunday, January 21st 1844 Preached in front of Dr. Foster's Mammoth Hotel to several thousand people—although weather was somewhat unpleasant—on sealing the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers. [several lines left blank]

Prayer meeting over store. Parley P. Pratt present [and received second anointing]. Joseph not there. [several lines left blank] Mild weather. (2)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. Apparent discussion of Parley P. Pratt's marital status in eternity. (3)

-- Jan 22, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting at Brigham Young's house, "10 present," no ordinances . (4)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Jan 22d I met with the quorum of the twelve at President B Youngs house & spent the evening and conversed upon a variety of subjects. Had a good time in expressing our views upon religious subjects. (5)

[Brigham Young] --22-- I met with the Quorum of the Twelve at my house, for prayer and conversation. (6)

Joseph Smith leases the "Nauvoo Mansion House to Ebenezer Robinson for $1000 per annum" plus "board for myself and family and horses, reserving myself 3 rooms in the house." Robinson continues operating the rest of the building as a bed and breakfast complete with tavern as Joseph Smith had previously. (1)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Monday, January 22d At home. Rain, wind Easterly. Rented the /Nauvoo/ Mansion house to Ebenezer Robinson for $1,000 per annum. [plus] Board for myself and family and horses, reserving myself 3 rooms in the house. [several lines left blank] Prayer Meeting at Pres[iden]t Young's, 10 present. [several lines left blank] Mud very deep. (2)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer. (3)

William Clayton Voted into the "Quorum," Joseph Smith's private prayer circle. (7)

-- Jan 22, 1844, Monday
[William Clayton Writings] (8)

[William Clayton Writings] A.M at Prest J's. commenced taking inventory of Goods, Groceries &c for J. and settling with E. Robinson who has this day rented the ``Mansion House'' for $1000. pr anum & some other matters. P.M. bro. Cahoon came to my house to say that a vote had been taken on my being admitted into the quourm & I was accepted. This filled my heart with joy, and gratitude for truly the mercy of the Lord and the kindness of (8)

[William Clayton Writings] Tuesday 23rd. At Prest. Js all day taking inventory and trying to conclude the transfer to E. Robinson ... J. sent for me to assist in settleing with bro Taylor about the Lawrence Estate. -- (8)

-- Jan 23, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 23 I attended the Nauvoo Lyceum in the evening in company with Mrs Woodruff.

[ ] (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
2 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
3 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
4 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
5 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
6 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
7 - Smith, George D., An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, p.lxiii, A William Clayton Chronology, http://amzn.to/william-clayton
8 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries

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Mormon History, Jan 20, 1844

-- Jan 20, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 20 Spent the day settelling accounts. In the evening I met with the quorum in the evening & had an interesting time. (H.C.K) (V.K.) Received their second Anointing &c. (1)

[Brigham Young] --20-- Met with the Quorum: Heber C. Kimball and his wife Vilate received their second anointing.

--21 (Sunday)-- I met in the Assembly Room with the Quorum, and administered to Parley P. Pratt his second anointing. (2)

George Albert Smith: Sealed to Bathsheba 20 January 1844. (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Saturday, January 20th At home. Called at my office about ten [A.M.] to hold court. Adjourned till 4 P.M. 4 P.M. held court at office, City of Nauvoo vs Stephen Wilkison, /for breach of ordinance/ discharged by paying cost. [several lines left blank] Eve 6 Prayer Meeting. H[eber] C. Kimball and wife present [and anointed to the fullness of the priesthood]. I was at home. (4)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer and sealing ordinance work. (5)

-- January 20th 1844
[High Council Minutes]

Council met according to adjt at the residence of President Marks

No buisness before the council. Adjourned till next Saturday (the 27th) at one o'clock P.M.

Hosea Stout Clerk (6)

-- 21Jan44
[Joseph Smith Sermon] Revelation - Coming of Elijah

Object of Elijah's Mission

Time is Short

Haste Needed - Devil Takes Advantage of the Foolish

All Ordinances Needed

Hard to Introduce New Doctrine (7)

-- Jan 21, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle meeting in upper room of Smith's store; anointing and endowment for Parley P. Pratt's deceased wife Thankful Halsey (Hand Pratt), by proxy, second anointings for Parley and Thankful Pratt. Joseph Smith "not there." . (8)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Jan 21st 1844 Sunday I met with the congregation of the Saints at the Temple & herd an inter-estin discourse deliverd by President Joseph Smith. In the afternoon I preached to a company of Saints at the house of Br Coolage & had a good time.

I met with the quorum in the evening. Had an interestin time. Many good exhortation were given by the brethren concerning the things of God. (P.P.P.) Received his 2d Anointing. Joseph said Concerning Parley P Pratt that He had no wife sealed to him for Eternity and asked if their was any harm for him to have another wife for time & Eternity as He would want a wife in the Resurrection or els his glory would be Cliped. Many arguments He used upon this subject which were rational & consistant. Br Joseph said now what will we do with Elder P P Pratt? He has no wife sealed to him for Eternity. He has one living wife but she had a former Husband and did not wish to be sealed to Parly for Eternity. Now is it not right for Parley to have another wife that can [ ]? (1)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Jan 21st Sunday + A large assembly of Saints met at the Temple And herd an interesting discours deliverd By President Joseph Smith. The following is a synopsis of his discourse upon the occasion:

When I consider the surrounding circumstances in which I am placed in this day, standing in the open air with week lungs & sumwhat out of health, I feel that I must have prayers & faith of my brethren that God may strengthen me & pour out his special blessings upon me if you get much from me this day.

Their are many people assembled here. to day & throughout this city, & from various parts of the world who say that they have recieved to a certainty a portion of knowledge from God by revelation in the way that he has ordained & pointed out. I shall take the broad ground then that if we have or can receive a portion of knowledge from God by immediate revelation by the same source we can receive all knowledge.

What shall I talk about today? I know what Br Cahoon wants me to speak about, he wants me to speak about the comeing of Elijah in the last days. I can see it in his eye. I will speak upon that Subject then. The Bible says "I will send you Elijah before the great & dredful day of the Lord Come that he shall turn the hearts of the fathers to the Children & the hearts of the children to their fathers lest I come & smite the whole earth with a Curse." Now the word turn here should be translated (bind or seal).

But what is the object of this important mission or how is it to be fulfilled? The keys are to be deliverd the spirit of Elijah is to come, The gospel to be esstablished the Saints of God gatherd, Zion built up, & the Saints to come up as Saviors on mount Zion. But how are they to become Saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples erecting their Baptismal fonts & going forth & receiving all the ordinances, Baptisms, confirmations, washings anointings ordinations, & sealing powers upon our heads in behalf of all our Progenitors who are dead & redeem them that they may come forth in the first resurrection & be exhalted to thrones of glory with us, & herein is the Chain that binds the hearts of the fathers to the Children & the Children to the Fathers which fulfills the mission of Elijah & I would to God that this temple was now done that we might go into it & go to work & improve our time & make use of the seals while they are on earth.

And the Saints have none to much time to save & redeem their dead, & gather together their living relatives that they may be saved also, before the earth will be smitten & the consumption decreed falls upon the world & I would advise all the Saints to go to with their might & gather together all their living relatives to this place that they may be sealed & saved that they may be prepared against the day that the destroying angel goes forth & if the whole Church should go to with all their might to save their dead seal their posterity & gather their living friends & spend none of their time in behalf of the world they would hardly get through before night would come when no man Could work.

And my ownly trouble at the present time is concerning ourselves that the Saints will be divided & broken up & scattered before we get our salvation secure. For their is so many fools in the world for the devil to operate upon it gives him the advantage often times.

The question is freequently asked can we not be saved without going through with all thes ordinances &c. I would answer No not the fulness of Salvation. Jesus Said their was many mansions in his fathers house & he would go & prepare a place for them. House here named should have been translated (Kingdom) & any person who is exhalted to the highest mansion has to abide a celestial law & the whole law to.

But their has been a great difficulty in getting anything into the heads of this generation. It has been like splitting hemlock knots with a corn doger for a wedge & a pumpkin for a beetle; even the Saints are slow to understand. I have tried for a number of years to get the minds of the saints prepared to recieve the things of God, but we free-quently see some of them after suffering all they have for the work of God will fly to peaces like glass as soon as any thing Comes that is Contrary to their traditions. They cannot stand the fire at all. How many will be able to abide a Celestial law & go through & recieve their exhaltation I am unable to say but many are called & few are Chosen.

[ ] (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
3 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)
6 - Minutes of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Nauvoo Illinois: Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
7 - The Parallel Joseph, http://www.boap.org/LDS/Parallel/
8 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power

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Mormon History, Jan 16, 1844 (Tuesday)

-- Jan 16, 1844 (Tuesday)
Francis M. Higbee was tried before the municipal court of Nauvoo for slandering Joseph Smith. (1)

-- Jan 17, 1844
Elizabeth Ann Whitney, wife of Bishop Newel K. Whitney gives birth to the first child, a girl whom Joseph Smith named Mary, born "heir to the Holy Priesthood and in the New and Everlasting Covenant in this dispensation." (2)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Wednesday, January 17th 1844 At home. (3)

-- Jan 17, 1844. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At President Joseph's all day. Settled with John Lytel. Gave him a deed of L B and took his due bill for 28.93. Evening attended Lodge. (4)

-- 1844: 18 January
[Patriarchal Blessings] Susan Johnson. (Given by John Smith.)

"Dear Sister: In the name of Jesus Christ, I lay my hand upon thee by the authority given to my charge. O Lord, I beseech thee to bless thy handmaid and let her life be precious in thy sight. Suffer not the destroyer to have any power over her. Dismiss thy fears, dear sister, the Lord will bless thee, and thou shalt be blessed. Thou hast seen affliction. The cloud of darkness shall disappear, and the sun of prosperity and happiness shall shine upon thee. Thou shalt be blest with the desire of thy heart, the disease hitherto praying upon thee shall be removed and thou shalt be blest with a numerous family, and thou shalt yet rejoice to see thine offspring prospering about thee. Thou shalt have that portion of the Priesthood in thy companion that he holds, and power to drive the destroyer from thy house when thy companion is not present to assist thee. Length of days in thy right hand and in thy left riches and honor, I seal all the blessings upon thee enjoyed by thy companion
and also with him seal thee up unto Eternal life, In the name of [last words cut off typescript]." (From typescript; Journal of Joel Hills Johnson, BYU Archives.) [Age, ?, Scribe, ?] (5)

-- Jan 18, 1844
Oliver Cowdery: Resumed activity in Methodist church, charter member of local! congregation 18 Jan. 1844 (6)

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith wrote letters to Reuben McBride and Joseph Coe. (7)

[Joseph Smith] Book of Mormon witness Oliver Cowdery is a charter member of the Methodist church in his town. (8)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Thursday, January 18th At home. Wrote a letter to Joseph Coe, Kirtland. Also to Reuben McBride, Kirtland. Also to Clark Seal, Fountain Green and Justin Butterfield Esqu[ire], Chicago.

Toward night rode out. In the evening called at my office. [several lines left blank] A Cotillion Party at the Nauvoo Mansion in the Evening.

This afternoon Some one called on Bro[ther] Nelsen Judd and wanted to sell him some wood below Hibbards. He went to see the wood the man saying he would meet him at the place. When below Hibbards two men come up on horseback and told him they had a warrant for him for taking away Avery's things from Bear Creek. One shot at him twice and the other snapped at him twice each [with] his pistols. "Now tis my turn." said Judd, putting his hand in his pocket but having no pistols and the men fled. Moderate, thawed some. Eve cool and dear. (3)

[U.S. Religious History] Senator (later President) James Buchanan introduced a resolution in the United States Senate that the United States be declared a Christian Nation and acknowledge Jesus Christ as America's Savior. The resolution was rejected, but man similar resolutions would be introduced during the following years, including at least one that would have amended the Constitution. (9)

-- Jan 19, 1844
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith gave a lecture on the Constitution of the United States and on the candidates for the presidency of the United States. (7)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Friday, January 19th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Rode out in the course of the day. [several lines left blank] In the evening gave a Lecture on the Constitution and candidates for the Presidency &c. Backenstos, clerk of the Co[unty] Court, [was] present. Bro[ther] Phelps and a great Co[mpany] in Bar Room. [several lines left blank] Mild weather, Cloudy P.M. and eve. (3)

-- Jan 20, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle meeting in upper room of Joseph Smith's store at 6 p.m.; second anointing for Heber and Vilate Kimball . (10)

Footnotes:
1 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
2 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
3 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
4 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton
5 - Selected LDS Patriarchal Blessings, New Mormon Studies CD ROM, Signature Book, 2009, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
6 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
7 - Joseph Smith Resource Center: Daily Events in the Life of Joseph Smith, http://josephsmith.net/josephsmith/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e581001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRDlocale=0
8 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power
9 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline
10 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power

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Mormon History, Jan 15, 1844

-- Jan 15, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15th + * The Citizens of Nauvoo made a bee for Choping wood for President Joseph Smith on his land north of the city. I went up with them & found about two hundred axman on the ground & from thirty to forty teams. About 100 loads of wood was drawn to the house of the Presidents & as many more left on the ground to be drawn another day. I swung an ax during the day & was lame during the day night. (1)

[Brigham Young] --15-- The Twelve having invited the brethren to cut and haul wood for President Joseph Smith, the citizens to the number of 200, with 40 teams, turned out and cut 200 loads and drew 100 to his house. I wrote a short epistle to President Morley and the Saints in Morley Settlement. (2)

At the instigation of the Twelve apostles 200 Mormons turn out and cut 200 loads of wood 100 of which are given to Joseph Smith. (3)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Monday, January 15th 1844 At home. Wrote Sister Martha L. Campbell, Almira, N[ew] Y[ork]. At 9 [A.M.] teams began to draw wood according to the appointment of the Twelve [Apostles]. At 10 Dr. Richards called and told me it was reported that Francis Higby was going to put me under $10,000 bond for speaking against him. At the same time Constable Eldridge summoned me to attend a court as witness before Esqu[i]r[e] Johnson and I went over accordingly to give my testimony. [several lines left blank]

I[n] the course of the day gave instructions to the Clerk of Municipal Court to Issue a Warrant for the arrest of Francis M. Higby on affidavit of Orson Pratt. [several lines left blank]

100 or 200 chopped in the woods. [several lines left blank] East wind in A.M. some rain. Wind N.W. in the P.M. very brisk. (4)

-- Jan 15, 1844, Monday
[William Clayton Writings] Monday 15th. At Prest Js all day. P.M settled with the Lawrence Estate (5)

-- Jan 16, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 16 17 18 & 19th I spent the time about home settleing my accounts &c. I ascertained during this time that Elder John Taylor bought the Printing office of President Smith & wished to come in & take possession of it. So I must now settle all my accounts & return back to my own habitation. (1)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 16th I had a pig in the sullar & I believe the devil got into him. He leaped out of the pen destroyed one Jar of Butter one Jar of lard scattered ashes all over the sullar & kapered about over the Corn. I gave him a dismissal from the sullar and never saw him afterwards. (1)

An "Ordinance concerning the sale of Spirituous Liquors" is passed by the Nauvoo City Council. It states: "Be it ordained by the City Council of the city of Nauvoo. that the Mayor of this city is hereby authorized to sell said liquors in such quantities as he may deem expedient." The ordinance is signed by "Joseph Smith, Mayor." (3)

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith attended a city council meeting and forgave Francis M. Higbee for writing a slanderous letter on January 10. (6)

[Joseph Smith] Francis M. Higbee is tried before the municipal court for "slanderous and abusive language." During the trial Higbee and Joseph are reconciled, and Higbee states that the difficulties between him and Joseph are buried and that they are friends forever. An "Ordinance concerning the Sale of Spirituous Liquors" is also passed by the city council. (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 6:178-79.) (7)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Tuesday, January 16th 1844 10 A.M. F[rancis] M. Higby was brought up on complaint of O[rson] Pratt before Municipal Court for absenting himself from City Council without leave—when [he should have been] in attendance as a witness—and for slanderous and abusive language towards one of the members of the Council. Court adjourned and City Council commenced their session and continued till two o'clock.

During which time a reconciliation took place with Francis M. Higby who had written a slanderous letter concerning me and said many hard things which he acknowledged and I forgave him. I went before the Council and stated that all difficulties between me and Francis M. Higby are eternally buried and I am to be his friend forever. To which F. M. Higby replied I will be his friend forever and his right hand man.

Wrote James H. Lyman (in reply) Lenox, Ashtebulow, Ohio. At home, interviewed with Bro[ther] Phelps. [several lines left blank] Cold and windy. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
3 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries
6 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith, http://amzn.to/BYUStudies-JSChron
7 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology

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Mormon History, Jan 10, 1844. Wednesday.

-- Jan 10, 1844. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At President Joseph's all day. Finished settlement with E[benezer] Robinson and passed receipts in full. After posted Books and prepared accounts for settlement on the Lawrence Estate. (1)

-- Jan 11, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 11th Spent the day in writing. (2)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Thursday, January 11th 1844 At home. At 10 A.M. rode out and returned [at] 1 1/2 P.M. This morning W[illia]m Jones was arrested by Col[onel] Levi Williams and his company and kept him in custody without rations till noon. [several lines left blank]

The Twelve [Apostles] issued notices to the Saints at Nauvoo to cut and draw 75 or 100 cords of wood for the Prophet on the 15th and 16[th] January. (3)

-- Jan 12, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12th Spent the day at home. (2)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Friday, January 12th 1844 [several lines left blank] Thaw, Snow nearly gone. (3)

-- Jan 13, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 13th The City Council met & treated upon the Subject of granting licence for retailing liquors. President Smith addressed the Council a number of times.

I commenced shingleing my house this day. Let the Job to John Gray for $12. The Cornish Cost $22, the tin gutter $7. (2)

[Brigham Young] --13-- Attended city council.

--14 (Sunday)-- Preached in the city. In the evening attended prayer meeting at the Assembly Room. My wife Mary Ann and I received our second anointing. (4)

The Nauvoo City Council meets and "treated upon the Subject or granting licence for retailing liquors." (5)

The ten policemen who were not present on Jan. 5 to swear in the supposed threats against William Marks and William Law testify that they have never received any private instructions from Joseph Smith against any of his supposed enemies. (6)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Saturday, January 13th 1844 At home in the Morning. 10 o'clock went into City County [Council] and continued till sunset with one hour's intermission for dinner. Saw Petitions for Licence to retail spirits called up &c. (3)

-- Jan 14, 1844
[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle meeting in the upper room of Joseph Smith's store, but he "did not go." Wilford Woodruff said it was a meeting "with the quorum of the Twelve. Conversed upon a variety of subjects building the Temple, the endowment &c." (ww). Elden Jay Watson, ed., Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844 [Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968]. and Statement of Heber C. Kimball and George A. Smith, 4 Jan. 1857, added to JS-F entry of 14 Jan. 1844 state that Brigham and Mary Ann Young received the second anointing on this date. If true, this was a repetition of the ceremony the couple originally received on 22 Nov. 1843. Someone besides Joseph Smith performed this repeated second anointing for Brigham and Mary Young . (7)

[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Jan 14th Sunday I preached in the morning at Br Haws. In the evening I met with the quorum of the Twelve. Conversed upon a variety of subjects building the Temple, the endowment &c. Some good ideas advanced. (2)

Brigham Young records in his journal, "My wife Mary Ann and I received our second anointing." (5)

[Joseph Smith Diary] Sunday, January 14th 1844 At home. [several lines left blank] Prayer meeting at the assembly room. Did not go.10 /H[eber] C. K[imball] and G[eorge] A. S[mith] in history office G[reat] S[alt] L[ake] City, Jan[uar]y 4th 1857 that

say

B[righam] Y[oung] and wife Mary Ann anointed/ 11 Warm, rainy towards night and evening. (3)

Isaac Morley is sealed to his second plural wife, Hannah Blakeslee Finch. (8)

The endowed quorum meets for prayer. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843-44, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
4 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
5 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
6 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
7 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45, http://amzn.to/origins-power
8 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)

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