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[Hosea Stout Diary] 4th. This morning at 8 oclock I went to the Hall to meet with Some of the police and was there untill 12 oc and went round on the flat then met the Lodge & police and at dark went to the Music Hall to a Concert given for the benefit of the "Old Police" and came home at 11 oclock. [source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]

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A cannon explodes during and Independence Day celebration at LaHarpe, Illinois, maiming one man. Brigham Young's secretary confides that the cannon was sabotaged by a member of Council of Fifty. In Nauvoo the Nauvoo Legion marches in a parade along with the "Junior Legion" of some 250 boys who train every week during the summer of 1845; they march in white caps and pants trimmed in red. [source:

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Jennetta Richards, wife of Elder Willard Richards, passes away in Nauvoo and is buried the following day; she is apparently the first woman to be dressed in her temple clothing for burial. [source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] Had a visit from Bro. Richard Harrison and Sister Harrison, who I formally boarded with in Liverpool. Two to three boats arrived here from Quincy, Burlington &. on pleasure trip. As for us we did not feel like celebrating this day, feeling that we had not been treated as independent citizens. [source: 'The John Taylor Nauvoo journal, January 1845-September 1845,' BYU

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] About office in morning. In afternoon at meeting of the Priesthood. [source: 'The John Taylor Nauvoo journal, January 1845-September 1845,' BYU Studies 23:3 (1983) edited by Dean C. Jessee]

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[William Clayton Journal] At 4 met at Dr. Richards with President Young, H. C. Kimball, W. Richards, J. Taylor, A. Lyman, G. A. Smith, O. Pratt, N. K. Whitney, G. Miller, L. Richards and J. Young. We offered up our prayers for variety of subjects. I read a letter which I wrote for President Young to Brother Woodruff in England, which was accepted. It was decided to employ Brother [Isaac] Morley

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Noah Rogers sailed from Tahiti, Society Islands, per ship Three Brothers, on his return to Nauvoo, Ill., where he arrived Dec. 29, 1845. He was the first Latter-day Saint Elder who circumnavigated the globe as a missionary. [source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]

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[Hosea Stout Diary] July the 3 1845 Thursday. This morning I went down on the flat an at 9 oclock met the Lodge and then went on the Hill to the Shoe Shop and at 2 oclock met in Council at the Hall with President B. Young & G. A. Smith and the officers of the Lodge and the officers of Helm Lodge relative to our two Lodges joining together it was not decided then.At 4 oclock the Lodge met again

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[Anointed Quorum] Thursday prayer circle meeting "of the Priesthood" (including women) at 3 p.m. where "Father John Smith made some excelent remarks" . At 4 p.m. Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Willard Richards, Orson Pratt, John Taylor, George A. Smith, Amasa M. Lyman, Newel K. Whitney, George Miller, Levi Richards, Joseph Young, and William Clayton met at Willard Richards's office: "We offered

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] About home all day. [source: 'The John Taylor Nauvoo journal, January 1845-September 1845,' BYU Studies 23:3 (1983) edited by Dean C. Jessee]

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[Newspaper] - Announcement: Married -- Editorial -- Elder William Smith married Mary Jane Rollins, performed by Elder Brigham Young. - Announcement: Deaths -- W.D. Huntington -- Irvine Hodges (27, Murdered), Isabella Hill (1, Diarrhea), William Johnson (3, Fever), Joseph H. Pluket (11 months, Inflammation of the Brain), Jerome B. Elliott (infant), George W. Johnson (3 months, Inflammation of the

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[Hosea Stout Diary] 2 Wednesday. This morning G. W. Langley came to my house & we went to the Hall and round on the flat till two and then met the Lodge and police I then went to see Sister Sabin who was sick night unto deathfrom thence to Allen Weeks and there entered into the [blank] and came home about day light in the morning. [Diaries of Hosea Stout][source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] According to previous initiation, attended a concert given by the old police, in company with Mrs. Taylor. We had a pleasant time and a good deal of amusement. ['The John Taylor Nauvoo journal, January 1845-September 1845,' BYU Studies 23:3 (1983) edited by Dean C. Jessee][source: 'The John Taylor Nauvoo journal, January 1845-September 1845,' BYU Studies 23:3 (1983)

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[Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of George W. Coray given by William Smith on July 1, 1845City of Joseph 1st July 1845 A blessing by Wm Smith Patriarch upon the head of George W Coray son of Silas & Mary born Steuben County New York 4th May 1819.Dear Brother. I lay my hands upon your head to confer upon you a Patriarchal blessing, and one that shall prove unto thee a comfort and a

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[Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of Ebenezer R. Young given by William Smith on July 1, 1845A Blessing by William Smith Patriarch upon the head of Ebenezer R Young son of Ebenezer R and Margaret born Richmond Co New York November 1814Dear Brother Young- It is with pleasure and with gratitude and feelings of love and respect in that bond of union that cannot be broken in the hearts of

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[Nauvoo Temple] Apparently some Saints were questioning the right of the Twelve to replace the wooden font which had been built under Joseph Smith's directions. In the Times and Seasons Brigham Young explained the reason for erecting the stone font and he wrote that the Saints should not wonder at the decision. Just because Joseph Smith had built, a wooden font did not mean that it should be

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[Hosea Stout Diary] July 1st Tuesday. This day there was a grand concert for the Police at the Masonic Hallit commenced at ten oclock myself & wife & L. Fisher went we had also the 12 and other authorities with us, and was also provided with as much beer, wine, cakes &c as we could eat and drink.We had a very entertaining time all was peace, good feelings, and brotherly love no discord or

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Nauvoo Chief of Police and former Joseph Smith bodyguard Hosea Stout writes in his diary: "This day there was a grand concert for the police at the Masonic Hall; it commenced at ten o'clock. Myself and wife and L. [Lucretia] Fisher went. We had also the twelve and other authorities with us, and was also provided with as much beer, wine, the cakes and etc. as we could eat and drink." Apostle

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[Anointed Quorum] "Holly Order" prayer circle with Heber C. Kimball, Newel K. Whitney, Elizabeth Ann Whitney, Joseph Young, Jane Bicknell Young, Amasa M. Lyman, and Willard Richards to heal a child . [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][source: Quinn, D.

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[Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of Angelina Avilda Packer given by William Smith [no date, probably ]The Patriarchal blessing of Angelina Avilda Packer daughter of William and Mary Champlain born in Hartland Windsor Co Vermont Jany 8th 1815 Dear Sister In the name of Jesus Christ and by the power of the holy Priesthood I seal upon thee a father[']s blessing. This blessing shall prove

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[Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of Andrew Hall given by William Smith [no date, probably ]The Patriarchal blessing of Andrew Hall son of Ebenezer and Eleanor Hall born in Belmont Waldo County Maine Jany 4th 1817 Beloved brother in the name of Jesus Christ I lay my hands upon your head and confer upon you a father[']s blessing, a blessing that shall prove a comfort to thee and thy

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William Smith: Reconciled to Brigham Young 's leadership in meeting of apostles 30 June 1845[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]

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William Smith: Mother announced three visions 27 confirming son's right as patriarch to regulate the affairs of the Church. He is president over all the Church" June 1845[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][source: Quinn, D.

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At the close of its fifth volume the Millennial Star (England) was changed from a monthly to a semi-monthly periodical. [Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology][source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] Engaged in business about my building and the office, in the morning. In the afternoon went to Mother Smith's with a number of the Twelve and the Bishops, according to previous appointment, at the request of Mother Smith to settle some misunderstanding and difficulty that existed in her mind in relation to a vision that she had. When we were there, i.e., Elders Young,

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[Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing for Mary Maxwell (deceased) given to Delilah Maxwell (proxy) by William Smith on June 30, 1845The Patriarchal blessing of Mary Maxwell deceased daughter of Josep[h] and Elizabet[h] Glover born Wabash Co Illinois about the year 1818 conferred upon the head of Delilah Maxwell as proxy daughter of John A and Catherine born Preble County Ohio 27[t]h July

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[Lucy Mack Smith] Most of the Twelve, including Brigham Young and Orson Pratt, meet with Lucy and her family. William, offended by heavy-handed persuasion from John Smith and George A. Smith, refuses to attend but sends a letter affirming that he wants only his inheritance as church patriarch. The matter is smoothed over. [source: Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition

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[Hosea Stout Diary] June the 30th 1845 Monday. In the morning went to Allen Weeks and I then went to A. Stouts and then after Seeing Amasa Lyman I went to the Lodge and being very Sick with a head ache came home and at 6 oclock met the police at the Temple and then went to the Music Hall from there I went in company with Br A. Lyman & Charles Shumway to Br Shumways house and in a Short time Br

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] In morning attended meeting. Brother Benson preached he having just returned from a mission to the east, where he had been presiding over a number of churches; he possessed a good spirit and gave general satisfaction. In the afternoon I addressed the congregation at the stand, the following is the discourse as taken by our reporter G. D. Watt: [p. 81] [source: 'The

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[William Clayton Writings] Sunday 29th ... At 4 met at Dr Richards in company with Prest. Young, H.C. Kimball, W. Richards, O. Pratt, A. Lyman, G.A. Smith, J. Taylor, N.K. Whitney, G. Miller, Josh. Young, and J.C. Kingsbury. Prayers were offered for a variety of subjects. Sister Richards is recovering. [source: Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A

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[Hosea Stout Diary] 29th Sunday. In the fore noon went to meeting to the Stand which was now moved to the old place west of the Temple B. E. T. Benson Spoke & was followed by Prest B. Young.I came home and met the police and then went to see Br Young and then came home at 10 oclock [source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]

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[Anointed Quorum] Sunday prayer circle of "the Twelve and others" at Willard Richards's office at 4 p.m. . [source: 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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[Apostle John Taylor diary] The brethren had been requested to change the place of meeting with the stand, to the grove in front of the Temple. I went up with the Twelve to inspect their work, also to see the Arsenal and the font in the Temple, its foundation having just been laid. In the afternoon Brother Pack came to me informing me, that a lawyer who had lately came to town, had been making

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[William Clayton Journal] ...A new revelation has come to light from Mother Smith, corrected and altered by William Smith so as to suit his wishes by representing him as the legal successor of Joseph in the presidency. [source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://

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[Hosea Stout Diary] 28 S. Took breakfast at Allen Stouts and then came home and worked till noon and then met the Lodge and police then went to A. Weeks then to Sabins and then came home about ten oclock â€" [source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]

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William Smith declares himself President of the Church; uncle John Smith talks him out of it. [source: Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology"]

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[William Clayton Journal] ...All things seem to go right according to our prayers...At 9 met at Dr. Richards with President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, W. Richards, J. Taylor, A. Lyman, O. Pratt, G. A. Smith, J. E. Page, George Miller and Joseph Young. Most of the day was spent in conversation on various subjects, and towards the evening we clothed and consecrated [eight] bottles of oil and offered

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[Lucy Mack Smith] In a family meeting, Lucy describes a three-part vision she has had the night before, showing William Smith as head of the church but surrounded by men who seek his life. [Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books, http://bit.ly/lucys-book][source: Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book:

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[Hosea Stout Diary] 27th F. Wrote at home untill noon and then met the Lodge and police as usual then came home and went on patrol guard untill 12 and went to bed at Brighams and Stayed till morning. [Diaries of Hosea Stout]

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On the anniversary of Joseph Smith-s murder, the Quorum of Twelve prays for God's vengeance on those who shed the prophet's blood. Six months later this formal prayer (sometimes called an "oath") of vengeance would become part of the endowment ceremony. This same day Lucy Mack Smith relates three visions that revealed to her that William Smith was already church president by virtue of his

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Letter to Elder Woodruff in England-- While addressed to Wilford Woodruff, member of the Quorum of the Twelve in England, this letter was obviously intended as a report to the Saints of the conditions existing in the Church on the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. The three printed sources for this Message are all incomplete. The material omitted deals with (1) a list

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[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 27th Day of PRAYER & FASTING One year ago this day the Prophet Joseph & Patriarch Hiram Smith were martered. I Appointed this day throughout the Churches in this land as a day of prayer & fasting. I arose in the morning & fasted through the day. Spent a part of the day in prayer & a part of it in writing. At 6 oclok I took sumthing to eat & met with the Saints

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[Anointed Quorum] Prayer circle at Willard Richards's office with Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, Amasa M. Lyman, George A. Smith, Willard Richards, John E. Page, John Taylor, George Miller, Joseph Young, and William Clayton on the first anniversary of the martyrdom. At the end of this several hour meeting, Willard Richards originates the prayer of vengeance to curse enemies . -

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] This was the anniversary of the day that Brothers Joseph and Hyrum were killed and myself shot. We met together (the Quorum of the Priesthood,) to pray, several of the Twelve were present; when I returned in the evening, Mrs. Taylor showed me a copy of a vision that Mother Lucy Smith had, stating that her son William was head over the Church; the following is a copy:

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] In forenoon attending to business concerning the new office. In evening a few friends called in to see Mrs. Taylor, in consequence I remained in the house all the evening. -source: 'The John Taylor Nauvoo journal, January 1845-September 1845,' BYU Studies 23:3 (1983) edited by Dean C. JesseeAbout this site: http://bit.ly/AboutMHist

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[William Clayton Journal] ...afterwards at Elder Richards with President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, W. Richards, G. A. Smith, A. Lyman, O. Pratt, N. K. Whitney, G. Miller, J. Young, L. Richards, and John Smith. Brother Richards Rhoda Ann, Brother Kimball, Brigham Willard, and Brother Whitneys Mary Jane were blessed each with great blessings. The afternoon was spent in conversation and prayer till 8

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The first stone was laid for a new baptismal font in the Nauvoo Temple. -source: Jenson, Andrew, Church ChronologyAbout this site: http://bit.ly/AboutMHist

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[Nauvoo Temple] Workmen laid the first stone for the new font. Men who cut stone for the font were William W. Player, Benjamin T. Mitchell, Charles Lambert, William Cottier, Andrew Cahoon, Daniel S. Cahoon, Jerome Kimpton, Augustus Stafford, Bun Anderson, Alvin Winegar, William Jones and Stephen Halles, Jr. The roof was completed and ready for shingles. -source: Brown, Lisle (compiler),

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[Hosea Stout Diary] 26th T. In the fore noon I went to Br Allen Weeks Stayed there untill 11 oclock then went down to Br Knights, and took dinner and met the Lodge at 2 then went to the printing office and down Main Street and met the police and came home at dark and learning that Sister Sabin was very Sick I went with my wife to visit her we came home about midnight â€" -source: Diaries of Hosea

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[Anointed Quorum] Thursday prayer circle in Willard Richards's office with Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Willard Richards, John Taylor, Amasa M. Lyman, Orson Pratt, George A. Smith, John E. Page, George Miller, Joseph Young, and William Clayton: "several children were blessed" . -source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] In the morning the council of the Twelve met together and a letter was read of which the following is a copy: The letter was from Bro. William Smith to President Brigham Young: Nauvoo, June 25th, 1845. President Young:'-- I feel that my life is in danger, news has come to me that certain men are forming a conspiracy to put me out of the way in this city. I am not safe

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[Newspaper] - Story: "Be One Mechanical" - Trades Unions in Nauvoo -- Editorial -- Describes the new trends in Nauvoo of having a trade union, and describes the Saints response to the call for unity and industry. - Story: "Shocking Murder" - Someone Passing Through Nauvoo -- Editorial -- Describes the murder of Irvine Hodges, who was spending the night in Nauvoo. His murderers are not suspected

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[Anointed Quorum] Richards's office, prayer circle, nine present . [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]About this site: http://bit.ly/AboutMHist

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] In morning engaged in writing. In afternoon in council with the Twelve at Dr. Richards. This evening a report came from Carthage, to the following effect: that Gen. Deming, sheriff of the county, had shot Dr.Marshall, a mobocrat, in the breast, in the Court House at that place. The circumstances as near as could be gathered were these; they had a dispute about some

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[William Clayton Journal] ...Wm. Smith has given bail for another brother of the Hodges who was in custody for robbing, and also beat Brother [Elbridge] Tufts shamefully yesterday for a matter of small consequence. Wm. Smith is railing against the movements of the Twelve and says he has authority here to do as he has a mind to and the people shall know it. It appears he is determined to cause us

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] Engaged in writing an editorial article for the Times and Seasons, and Neighbor the following is a copy: Patriarchal. Since the publication of the last Times and Seasons, we have frequently been interrogated about the meaning of some remarks made by Elder Wm. Smith in an article headed patriarchal, and also concerning some expressions in the editorial connected

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A constable came to Nauvoo with writs for the arrest of Apostles Brigham Young and John Taylor, and others, but he did not succeed in finding them. [Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]About this site: http://bit.ly/AboutMHist

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[Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing -- Confirmation of Patriarchal Blessing conferred by Joseph Smith Sr. of Ebenezer Landers given by William Smith on June 23, 1845Confirmation of blessing conferred by father Smith on the head of Ebenezer Landers son of Ebenezer & Betsy born in Pittsburgh County of Frontinack Upper Canada 29th September 1816Dear Brother this is only a confirmation of

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[Lucy Mack Smith] John Taylor writes an editorial which is published shortly thereafter in the Times and Seasons bearing the date 1 June designating William as Patriarch to the Church rather than Patriarch over the Church. [Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books, http://bit.ly/lucys-book]About this site: http://

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] In the morning being unwell I remained at home. In evening attended a meeting of the priesthood, where we have been in the habit every Sunday and Thursday afternoon of meeting together according to the holy order of God, to offer up our oblations, and pray according to the divine pattern, for such things as the Church and ourselves stand in need of; and we know that

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[William Clayton Writings] Sunday 22nd. ... P.M met at Dr Richards with Prest B. Young, H.C. Kimball, J. Taylor, W. Richards, O. Pratt, Amasa Lyman, G.A. Smith, N.K. Whitney, George Miller, John Smith, L. Richards & J.C. Kingsbury Sister Richards is yet very sick and it was agreed that four of the company should go down with Er Richards to lay hands on her while the other remained to offer up

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[Lucy Mack Smith] William Smith marries Mary Jane Rollins. He also marries Mary Ann Sheffield polygamously (for him) and polyandrously (for her). Mary Jane leaves him in August. Mary Ann considers the marriage at an end when he leaves Nauvoo later that year. [Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books, http://bit.ly

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[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] June 22d Sunday I met with the Saints for the last time on the occasion of preaching to them while on this visit to London. I Preached in the morning after assisting Br Davis in baptizing 2 persons. We had quite a full attendance.I dined with Br David Shorton. We Administered the sacrament in the Afternoon, & I ordained Br Henry Crump to the office of an Elder &

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[Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle of the "Holy Order" at Willard Richards's office, "Sister Jennetta Richards being very sick was administered to" and "13 present" . [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]About this site: http://bit.ly/AboutMHist

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] A man of the name of Amos Hodges was taken up on a charge of theft. I am afraid he is connected with a gang of villains that are lurking about, stealing on our credit. It seems when our enemies are quite abroad, the devil is exerting himself in our midst;'-- some of the friends of this man, were anxious to have him liberated; but we thought it best to have him remain

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[High Council Minutes] The High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints met according to adjournment and opened by prayer from Counsellor P. Richards.Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. No business being brought before the Council, a Vote was taken to adjourn sine die. Counsellors PresentSamuel Bent James AllredDavid Fulmer George W. HarrisNewel

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[Newspaper] - Story: "Be One Mechanical" - Trades Unions in Nauvoo -- Editorial -- Describes the new trends in Nauvoo of having a trade union, and describes the Saints response to the call for unity and industry. - Story: "Shocking Murder" - Someone Passing Through Nauvoo -- Editorial -- Describes the murder of Irvine Hodges, who was spending the night in Nauvoo. His murderers are not suspected

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[Anointed Quorum] Richards's office, prayer circle, nine present . [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]About this site: http://bit.ly/AboutMHist

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[Apostle John Taylor diary] In morning engaged in writing. In afternoon in council with the Twelve at Dr. Richards. This evening a report came from Carthage, to the following effect: that Gen. Deming, sheriff of the county, had shot Dr.Marshall, a mobocrat, in the breast, in the Court House at that place. The circumstances as near as could be gathered were these; they had a dispute about some

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[William Clayton Journal] ...Wm. Smith has given bail for another brother of the Hodges who was in custody for robbing, and also beat Brother [Elbridge] Tufts shamefully yesterday for a matter of small consequence. Wm. Smith is railing against the movements of the Twelve and says he has authority here to do as he has a mind to and the people shall know it. It appears he is determined to cause us

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-- Jun 20, 1845 [Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of Mathias Cowley given by William Smith on June 20, 1845 The Patriarchal blessing of Mathias Cowley son of James and Isabella born Kirkbradden Isle of Man December 2nd 1829 My Brother I bless thee in the name of Jesus Christ with a Patriarchal blessing, this blessing shall afford thee comfort while thou art growing up in years for

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-- Jun 19, 1845 [Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of Nathan W. Packer given by William Smith on June 19, 1845 The Patriarchal blessing of Nathan W. Packer son of Moses & Eve Packer born in Jefferson County Ohio 2d January 1811 Dear Brother- I lay my hands upon your head to confer upon you a father[']s blessing a blessing that shall be descriptive of thy character and of thy future

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-- Tuesday, June 17th, 1845 [Apostle John Taylor diary] Went to Mother Lucy Smith's, by her request to read some of her history, to see if it was fit or ready for publication. I had an interesting conversation with the old lady; wherein she related many things concerning the family that pleased as well as instructed me; though now quite an aged woman, the power of her memory is surprising, she is

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-- Jun 14, 1845 "I cant support the twelve as the first presidency," George J. Adams writes. "I cant do it when I know that it belongs to Josephs Son-Young Joseph who was ordained by his father before his Death." In May Adams had organized a church with Joseph Smith III as the intended president and himself as spokesman. (1)-- Saturday, June 14th, 1845 [Apostle John Taylor diary] We went from Bro

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-- Jun 12, 1845 [Patriarchal Blessings] Patriarchal Blessing of Robert Gardner given by William Smith on June 12, 1845 June 12th 1845 The Patriarchal blessing of Robert Gardner son of Robert and Margaret Gardener born in Glasgow Scotland October 1819. Beloved brother Gardner. I lay my hands upon your head to confer upon you a father[']s blessing and a blessing that is purely Patriarchal and one

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-- June 7th 1845 [High Council Minutes] The High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met according to adjournment, in the Seventie's Hall and from thence convened to the dwelling of H. G. Sherwoods, and opened by prayer from Counsellor Huntington. Minutes of previous meetings read and approved. Counsellors Present Samuel Bent James Allred David Fulmer George W.

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-- Jun 2, 1845 [Nauvoo Temple] Irene Hascall wrote in a letter, "The roof is partly on. It never went so fast before. Half has been built since Joseph was killed." (1)-- Monday, June 2nd, 1845 [Apostle John Taylor diary] In council with the Twelve. (2)-- Tuesday, June 3rd, 1845 [Apostle John Taylor diary] Went out to the farm with family. (2)-- Jun 4, 1845 Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball learn

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-- During May 1845 George A Smith: Went into hiding May 1845 (1)Willard Richards: Went into hiding May 1845 to avoid arrest by U.S. deputy marshals for debts (1)[Lucy Mack Smith] Eliza R. Snow writes a poetic tribute to Lucy. (2)-- ca. May 1845 N.B To the Churches abroad The saints will notice by the restoration of Elder Brannan that no wrong had been done by him or his former councillor [

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-- May 29, 1845 [Anointed Quorum] Thursday evening prayer circle meeting "of the holly order" at Willard Richards's office with Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt, Willard Richards, John Taylor, Amasa M. Lyman, Newel K. Whitney, George Miller, Joseph Young, and Levi Richards: "Prayed that the Lord would overrule the movements of [Patriarch to the Church] Win. Smith who is

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-- Saturday, May 24th, 1845 [Apostle John Taylor diary] On the morning of Saturday, May 24th, 1845, we repaired to the Temple with great secrecy for the purpose of laying the corner stone, there were but few that knew about it; the band playing on the walls and the people hearing it, hurried up. About six o'clock A.M., the brethren being assembled, we proceeded to lay the stone; at quarter past

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-- May 24, 1845 [Lucy Mack Smith] William Smith is ordained and set apart as Patriarch to the Church, even though a meeting of the Twelve the previous day (to which William was not invited) had discussed his "improper course" and characterized him as "the greatest danger." (1)-- May 24, 1845 - 19 October 1845 [Change in Presiding Church Patriarch Office] William Smith Oldest surviving son of

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-- May 22, 1845 [Lucy Mack Smith] Caroline Grant Smith dies, leaving two daughters. (1)William B Smith: Wife, Caroline, died 22 May 1845. (2)-- May 23, 1845 [Lucy Mack Smith] William Clayton's journal says that William Smith opposes the Twelve and has been named patriarch in a church organized by George J. Adams in Augusta, Iowa Territory, with Joseph III for president. William allegedly claims

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-- May 18, 1845 [Anointed Quorum] Sunday evening prayer circle of the "Holy Order" at Willard Richards's office, with Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Willard Richards, George A. Smith, Newel K. Whitney, George Miller, and Joseph Young; "adjourned at 2 a.m." (says apostles only). (1)-- May 18, 1845, Sunday [William Clayton Writings] Sunday 18th. ... I went to meet with the brethren at Dr Richards

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-- May 16, 1845, Friday [William Clayton Writings] On Friday, May 16th, a little after two o'clock, p.m. having been notified, I went on the temple and sat down on the top of the south-west corner stairway, on the highest part of the stone work. I then watched Brother Player set the last star, being on the west end and the second one from the south-west corner. It was set at exactly three o'clock

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-- May 14, 1845 The Twelve appoint the next Thursday (third week of the month) "as a day of public FASTING AND PRAYER to Almighty God." In Aug, it was the second Thursday, and Thursday remained fast-day for Utah Mormons until the 1890's. (1)[Newspaper] - Announcement: "Fasting and Prayer" - Announcement of Fast Day -- Editorial -- Announces a day of fasting for prosperity and abundance. - Story:

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-- May 8, 1845 Brigham Young instructs that church publications be copyrighted in his name as church president. (1)[Nauvoo Temple] Brigham Young requested the British Saints to "furnish a bell for the Temple," which should be large enough (he suggested about 2,000 lbs.), to be "heard night and day." There is no further information on the bell; when it was delivered to Nauvoo or when it was hung

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-- May 7, 1845 [Patriarchal Blessings] [Patriarchal Blessing of Robert Campbell on May 7, 1845] A blessing by John Smith Patriarch upon the head of Robert Campbell son of Alexander and Agnes Campbell born in Kilbarchan Renfrewshire Scotland 21st Jany 1825. Brother Robert I lay my hands upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ by the authority of the Priesthood I seal a father[']s blessing upon

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-- May 3rd 1845 [High Council Minutes] The High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints met according to adjournment, and opened for business by prayer from Counsellor Thos Grover. Councellors Present. Samuel Bent James Allred Lewis D. Wilson Alpheus Cutler David Fulmer George W. Harris Thomas Grover Aaron Johnson Newel Knight William Huntington Phineas Richards

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-- During Apr. 1845 John C Bennett: Circulated an alleged revelation of Joseph Smith Jr. supporting Sidney Rigdon 's right to succeed as Hinkle and William Law 's followers joined Sidney Rigdon Apr. 1845 (1)John Taylor: Publicly threatened U.S. deputy marshal seeking Brigham Young Apr. 1845, went into hiding one month later to avoid arrest (1)Lyman Wight: Released from office at Apr. 1845 general

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-- Apr 28, 1845, Monday [William Clayton Writings] Even when he was involved in important council meetings Clayton's name was often left out of the official histories that chronicled those meetings. Brigham Young's history for April 28, 1845, for example, tells of a council attended by himself, Heber C. Kimball, John Taylor, and Newell K. Whitney where ``we read letters from Parley P. Pratt''

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-- Apr 23, 1845 [Newspaper] - Story: "Our Rights" -- Editorial -- Provides natural law justifications for the Saints to create their own charter. - Announcement: "The Late Writs" - Legal Action Against the Saints -- Editorial -- Describes subpoenas for 12 or 14 Saints for taxes owed to the government. Includes a rebuttal by the editor. - Story: "The Carthage Grays" - Vigilante Justice --

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-- Apr 20, 1845 [Brigham Young Sermon] President Young followed [Orson Pratt's sermon on the subject of the Gods] Those to whom the word of God came were called "Gods" because they knew more than anybody else; said all souls were pure when they took bodies, and the difference in this life is because of the variety of circumstances under which they are brought up. Gentile blood is rebellious

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-- Apr 17, 1845 [Patriarchal Blessings] [Patriarchal Blessing of Levi Richards on April 17, 1845] Nauvoo April 17th. 1845 A Blessing by John Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Levi Richards, son of Joseph & Rhoda, born April 14th. 1799 Hopkinton, Mass Br Levi I lay my hands upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ & by the authority vested in me to bless the fatherless, I seal the blessing of a

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-- Apr 14, 1845 [Anointed Quorum] possible meeting of "Holy Order" women at "P[resident?]. Young's" in evening . (1)-- Apr 15, 1845 [Anointed Quorum] "Holy Order" prayer circle at office of Willard Richards . (1)[Council of Fifty Members] Young, Phineas H. (1799-1879). Admitted 15 April 1845. His fellowship in the Council was challenged on 22 August 1851, but he reconciled himself with the

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-- Apr 10, 1845 [Anointed Quorum] Thursday evening prayer circle of apostles, Newel K. Whitney, and George Miller, "and prayed for rain; an abundant harvest; deliverance from our enemies and blessings on the saints" . (1)-- Apr 11, 1845 At a meeting of the Council of Fifty plans to move west are discussed and John Taylor writes a song beginning: "The upper California, O thats the land for me / It

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-- Apr 6, 1845 Sidney Rigdon: Organized own church 6 Apr. 1845 but lost members 1846, last conference Jan. 1847, and withdrew from Pennsylvania to Allegheny County, New York (1)Brigham Young announces to general conference: "Know ye not that the millennium has commenced?" He also rules that males should be proxies for males and females for females in baptism for the dead, thus ending the

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-- Apr 6, 1845 Brigham Young - "as the Lord lives we will build up Jackson County in this generation" â€" Times & Seasons, vol. 6, p. 956 - (1)Proclamation of the Twelve-- According to William H. Reeder, Jr. (Improvement Era 52:149) this proclamation was written by Wilford Woodruff by instruction from the Quorum of the Twelve and then issued by them. It constitutes one of the great prophetic

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-- Apr 3, 1845 [Nauvoo Temple] Temple guards found a trespasser on the temple block. The intuder was beaten almost to death, a deed which "created considerable warmth of feelings" among the citizenry. Chief of Police Hosea Stout defended his men, declaring they had only done their duty and was supported by Brigham Young. (1)-- Apr 3, 1845. Thursday. [William Clayton Journal] ...Evening met with a

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