[Hosea Stout Diary] Friday February 5th 1847. This morning I sent Allen over with my team after my wife. He met her about half way here. One of her brothers was bringing her home
Today I was engaged in looking up the public arms & arrainged the guard in the evening
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 5, 1847
Patriarch "Father John Smith" sends an invitation to the Twelve to attend the "Silver Gray Picnic." The Silver Grays "consisted of all the old men in the Camp of Israel over 50 years of age. . . . The quorum of the Twelve met with them at the opening of the meeting. Remarks were made by President [Brigham} Young. A Hymn was sung after which they feasted together and then they went forth in the dance praising God in their hearts." Brigham Young writes of this in his journal, "dance all night, if you desire to do so, for there is no harm in it. . . .The center of the floor was then cleared for the dance when the 'Silver Grays' and spectacled dames enjoyed themselves in the dance, it was indeed an interesting and novel sight, to behold the old men and women, some nearly an hundred years old, dancing like ancient Israel." John D. Lee records in his journal "About 9 I was washed in salaratus and water from head to foot, afterward in spirits, then anointed in like manner by Louisa [Wife No. 3] and Rachel [Wife No. 6] (as I told them) preparatory to my burial. They both were very kind and attentive to me."
[source: Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower]
[source: Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower]
Mormon History, Feb 5, 1847
[Brigham Young Sermon] The Twelve went immediately and found the house well filled with fathers in Israel and their wives. I told them that this meeting was for the purpose of showing to the world that this people can be made what God designed them. Nothing will infringe more upon the traditions of some men than to dance. Infidels dance, also the wicked, the vain, foolish, giddy and those that know not God. There is no harm in dancing. The Lord said he wanted His saints to praise him in all things. It was enjoined on Miriam and the daughters of Israel to dance and celebrate the name of the Almighty, and to praise Him on the destruction of Pharaoh and his host. For some weeks past I could not wake up at any time of the night but I heard the axes at work. Some were building for the destitute and the widow; and now my feelings are, dance all night, if you desire to do so, for there is no harm in it. The prayer of the wicked is an abomination in the sight of God, but it is not sin for a saint to pray; where there is no evil intended there is no sin. I enjoined upon the bishops that they gather the widow, the poor and the fatherless together and remember them in the festivities of Israel. -- Winter Quarters, Nebraska [Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1847- 1850. William S. Harwell, ed. CollierÂ's Publishing, 1997.:29]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009)]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009)]
Mormon History, Feb 5, 1847
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Feb 5th Friday This was an interesting day to the Camp of Israel. At an early hour the band of music entered my Carriage and rode through the city of winter quarters playing so sweetly that it rend the air.
The quorum of Twelve sat in council the fore part of the day.
At 2 oclock AM [PM] The silver grays met at the Council House. The company of silver grays consisted of all the old men in the Camp of Israel over [4/5?]0 years of age. They were divided into 2 companies as the house could not hold them all in one day.
The quorum of the Twelve met with them at the opening of the meeting. Remarks were made by President Young. A Hymn was sung And Prayer by the Patriarch John Smith after which they feasted together and then they went forth in the dance praising God in their hearts. It was truly an interesting sight to see the old men and women some nearly a hundred years old go forth and dance together in fulfillment of the ancient prophets. The quorum of the twelve spent the Afternoon and evening with them. Father and Mother Woodruff was among the number. I spent the time plesantly.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
The quorum of Twelve sat in council the fore part of the day.
At 2 oclock AM [PM] The silver grays met at the Council House. The company of silver grays consisted of all the old men in the Camp of Israel over [4/5?]0 years of age. They were divided into 2 companies as the house could not hold them all in one day.
The quorum of the Twelve met with them at the opening of the meeting. Remarks were made by President Young. A Hymn was sung And Prayer by the Patriarch John Smith after which they feasted together and then they went forth in the dance praising God in their hearts. It was truly an interesting sight to see the old men and women some nearly a hundred years old go forth and dance together in fulfillment of the ancient prophets. The quorum of the twelve spent the Afternoon and evening with them. Father and Mother Woodruff was among the number. I spent the time plesantly.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Thursday, Feb 4, 1847.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] George Herring stayed with President Young last night. Wind southerly and mild. Sent a mail of four letters to Austin post office by Harrison Burgess. Dr. [Richards] arose about 2 this p.m. [afternoon], called at Presidents YoungÂ's and KimballÂ's. William Kay returned home about 4 loaded with corn and meal. President Young came in about 5, read the letter from Major Miller. [At] 6 p.m., Presidents Kimball and Lyman came in the office till about 8. Samuel Russell returned about noon with a letter from Major Miller.
Patty Sessions delivered Mary, wife of James Bullock, of a daughter named Mary Cathrine, at half past 4 p.m.
At 6 p.m., the municipal high council met at the council house at 6 p.m. Present: Presidents H. C. Kimball, Amasa Lyman, and Brigham Young. A long discussion took place about the beef committee which lasted till 10 minutes to 9. Voted that this matter be laid over till the morning of the resurrection, and then to burn the papers. Adjourned till next Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Brothers Woodruff, Smoot, and Horace Eldridge called at the office and tarried until half past 11 in social chat, and closed with prayer by Horace Eldridge.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
Patty Sessions delivered Mary, wife of James Bullock, of a daughter named Mary Cathrine, at half past 4 p.m.
At 6 p.m., the municipal high council met at the council house at 6 p.m. Present: Presidents H. C. Kimball, Amasa Lyman, and Brigham Young. A long discussion took place about the beef committee which lasted till 10 minutes to 9. Voted that this matter be laid over till the morning of the resurrection, and then to burn the papers. Adjourned till next Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Brothers Woodruff, Smoot, and Horace Eldridge called at the office and tarried until half past 11 in social chat, and closed with prayer by Horace Eldridge.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
Mormon History, Feb 4, 1847
[Hosea Stout Diary] Thursday Feb. 4th 1847. Today I was quite unwellwas around as before.regulated the guard[.] The following in a copy of the order I recieved from Col Markham.
Omaha Nation ) February 3rd 1847
Winter Quarters (
) Col Stout you are hereby required and commanded to collect in, and take charge of all the public arms and accoutrements in this place, that are now in your possession; and if any persons having any such public arms and accoutrements in their possession, shall refuse to deliver up the same: you will report the same to me forthwith.
Stephen Markham Col
I proceeded today to execute the above order by ascertaining where the public arms were.
Met the council this evening as usual at the Council house[.] The subject of the beef committee was taken up an the complaint of Father John Smith who was not satisfied with some things about it. The thing was talked out of "countenance" and finally Prest Brigham Young moved to have the whole matter laid over till the first resurrection & them burn the papers the day before
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Omaha Nation ) February 3rd 1847
Winter Quarters (
) Col Stout you are hereby required and commanded to collect in, and take charge of all the public arms and accoutrements in this place, that are now in your possession; and if any persons having any such public arms and accoutrements in their possession, shall refuse to deliver up the same: you will report the same to me forthwith.
Stephen Markham Col
I proceeded today to execute the above order by ascertaining where the public arms were.
Met the council this evening as usual at the Council house[.] The subject of the beef committee was taken up an the complaint of Father John Smith who was not satisfied with some things about it. The thing was talked out of "countenance" and finally Prest Brigham Young moved to have the whole matter laid over till the first resurrection & them burn the papers the day before
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 4, 1847
[Brigham Young Sermon] Heard President Young deliver an address to the High Council. -- Winter Quarters, Nebraska [Wilford WoodruffÂ's Journal. 9 Vols. Scott G. Kenney, ed. Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1983-85. 3:125]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009)]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009)]
Mormon History, Feb 4, 1847
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 4th I spent the day at home. In the evening I called my company together And organized them according to the pattern given. I appointed with the voice of the people A. O. Smoot Capt of 100, Zera Pulsipher capt of 50 And John Benbow E. F Sheets C. W. Porter John M Wo[.]ley Thomas Clark, David Evans Robert C Petty and Andrew J Stewart Captains of Tens. We had a good meeting.
I then visited the meeting of the High Council. Herd President Young deliver an address to the High Council and Beef Committee.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I then visited the meeting of the High Council. Herd President Young deliver an address to the High Council and Beef Committee.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Wednesday, Feb 3, 1847.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Wind north, but mild. About noon, the Dr. [Richards] called on President Young, found him resting on bed, having been out. President YoungÂ's family had a party in the council house in the afternoon and evening. List of the letters in the post office completed this afternoon, numbering about 245, and the letters removed from Deputy O. PrattÂ's to the general office. The office has been crowded through the day with the brethren calling for letters and on other business. Wrote Stephen Longstroth at St. Louis.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
Mormon History, Feb 3, 1847. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At the store till noon. Afterwards at the Council House with the Q[uadrille] Band to play for a family meeting of the Youngs family. President B. Young was quite sick and seemed very low spirited. After the meeting had been opened by prayer, the President called on his brothers to stand up by him in the center of the room which they did according to age. John Young took his place at the head, then Phineas, Joseph, Brigham [Young] and Lorenzo. The president then called on Heber to take his place in the line inasmuch as he had been recognized about fifteen years as a member of the Young family. He took his place between Joseph and Brigham. The President then said this was the first time that father Young's boys had been together in the same capacity for a number of years &c. After a few remarks the remainder of the evening was spent by partaking of a good supper and cheerful dancing till about two in the morning, when the party broke up in the best of spirits and good feeling . . .
[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://amzn.to/william-clayton]
[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://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Feb 3, 1847
Sr Knight, Joseph: Died 3 February 1847 at Mt Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa, during Mormon exodus from Illinois.
[source: 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]
[source: 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]
Mormon History, Feb 3, 1847
[Nauvoo Temple] Brigham Young received a letter from the Trustees, reporting that Almon Babbitt had written them that he had made an unsuccessful attempt to sell the temple in Baltimore.
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
Mormon History, Feb 3, 1847
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wednesday February 3rd 1847. Today I was quite unwell, but was around some[.] I regulated the guard[.] The wind is blowing hard from the south with a clear skye[.] No more today. Recd an order to collect the public arms.
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 3, 1847
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 3d I spent the day at home and evening with Dr Richards, Bishop Smoot, & others & at Sundry places.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Tuesday, Feb 2, 1847.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Very cold morning, north wind. About 11, Brothers Kimball, Richards, and Woodruff called on President Young, who continued to improve in health. Read to the letters written the previous evening, which he signed. About noon, Harrison Burgess sent in a mail of 65 letters and 6 newspapers and packages which he had brought up from Austin post office; HuntsuckerÂ's Ferry with a bill of $5.04 ½ postage which he had paid, and a list of letters yet remaining in Austin [post] office. The little children of President YoungÂ's family and the neighborhood had a party in the council house in the afternoon and evening.
Thomas took a list of letters at the post office, and R. Campbell made list of letters just received. From 6 to 8, the Dr. [Richards] chatted with President Young on the cause of the sickness and deaths in the camp, the situation of Israel, Zion, the world, etc. During an hourÂ's conversation, not a soul was present. About 8, Dr. supped at John Rushton's and retired to rest at the very early hour of 10, leaving the clerk still writing in the office. Paid Graham Coltrin $5.37 ½, Peregrine Sessions $3.05 in orders on John D. Lee in full. Patty Sessions delivered Rhoda, wife of Alvin C1ements, of a son named Alpheus G. at 9 a.m.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
Thomas took a list of letters at the post office, and R. Campbell made list of letters just received. From 6 to 8, the Dr. [Richards] chatted with President Young on the cause of the sickness and deaths in the camp, the situation of Israel, Zion, the world, etc. During an hourÂ's conversation, not a soul was present. About 8, Dr. supped at John Rushton's and retired to rest at the very early hour of 10, leaving the clerk still writing in the office. Paid Graham Coltrin $5.37 ½, Peregrine Sessions $3.05 in orders on John D. Lee in full. Patty Sessions delivered Rhoda, wife of Alvin C1ements, of a son named Alpheus G. at 9 a.m.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
Mormon History, Feb 2, 1847. Tuesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At the store till noon. Afterwards at the Council House with the Quadrille Band playing for Brighams children and the children of the Youngs family generally.
[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://amzn.to/william-clayton]
[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://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Feb 2, 1847
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday February 2nd 1847. Cold windy morning but clear[.] I was in doors untill noon[.] I have just procured the field notes of the commanding officer of Nauvoo at the time of the Battles last June, and for the satisfaction of the reader will give them an insersion
June 10th A large body of the mob with five pieces of artillery marched toward Nauvoo, from Carthage, & made a show of entering Nauvoo at the Point called the Carthage road but being resolutely met when within two miles of the City, they returned and encamped for the night, having fired several canon shott without effect.
11th Earley in the morning, the mob abandoned their Camping ground and moved their whole forces about one and a half miles further North, to what is called the New Laharp road
They were here met by a little band of thirty men, in ambush, commanded by by Capt William Anderson & was called the "Spartan Band being mostly armed with 15 shooters, who fired upon them and retreated a short distance & fired again thus retreating & firing, holding them at bay.
They were coming in with flying colors appearantly without any obstructions except from the 30 men when suddently, when only one & a quarter miles from the Temple, our home made cannon (of steam boat shafts) opened upon them under the command of Captain Hiram Gates, manned by William I Green & William Summerville.
The effect was electric. They halted in their tracks and after exchanging a few shots, retreted over the brow of a commanding emenence, and camped for the night
12th After negotiations had passed at about 12 oclock the mob commenced deploying to the left taking advantage of cornfields to mask their movements, with 4 pieces of artillery and about 800 men â€" and showed a determination to take the City by storm at all hazzards.
We had to oppose them about 200 men, 130 of whom were in line â€" the rest were stationed elsewhere and 5 pieces of steam boat shafts â€" only 3 of which were in the action and one of them disabled after the third shot.
The mob came up to within rifle shot of our little band of men when a sharp action commenced, which lasted one hour & forty minutes, when the mob retreated on a full run, then rallied for 15 minutes; but retreated again, to their former camping ground. Hundreds of shots had been fired on both sides â€" our loss was three killed and two wounded on this day & but one more wounded in all the days fighting. Thus were the mob repulsed for the third time
13th This evening about eight oclock all four of our field pieces went down & approached their camp and opened upon them â€" after firing a few rounds without recieving any answer from them, we returned to the City â€" This day the "Spartan Band" and some sharp shooters from Captain Gaits Company harassed their wings and watering places
14th A few cannon shott were exchanged. The "Spartan Band" & sharp shooters continued as the day before â€" with some loss to the enemy every day.
15th As on the fourteenth
16th The enemy deployed as on the 12th and were met by the "Spartan Band" and 3rd Company of infantry commanded by Captain Gaits & his two pieces of cannon. Rifles & Musket shots flew thick â€" and the cannon shots were rapidly exchanged â€" and the mob retreated for the fourth time; finding our fortifications, which we had been constantly throwing up, were too strong for them. A committee of 100 citizens of Quincy now interfered a truce was proclaimed and finally a treaty entered into.
17th Mob entered and Mormons commenced leaving.
The above was the field note of Col Clifford as taken by Cimon C. Bolton who is one of the brethren
I regulated the guard as usual & went out in the evening with the intention of staying on guard but not being well I came home & went earley to bed.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
June 10th A large body of the mob with five pieces of artillery marched toward Nauvoo, from Carthage, & made a show of entering Nauvoo at the Point called the Carthage road but being resolutely met when within two miles of the City, they returned and encamped for the night, having fired several canon shott without effect.
11th Earley in the morning, the mob abandoned their Camping ground and moved their whole forces about one and a half miles further North, to what is called the New Laharp road
They were here met by a little band of thirty men, in ambush, commanded by by Capt William Anderson & was called the "Spartan Band being mostly armed with 15 shooters, who fired upon them and retreated a short distance & fired again thus retreating & firing, holding them at bay.
They were coming in with flying colors appearantly without any obstructions except from the 30 men when suddently, when only one & a quarter miles from the Temple, our home made cannon (of steam boat shafts) opened upon them under the command of Captain Hiram Gates, manned by William I Green & William Summerville.
The effect was electric. They halted in their tracks and after exchanging a few shots, retreted over the brow of a commanding emenence, and camped for the night
12th After negotiations had passed at about 12 oclock the mob commenced deploying to the left taking advantage of cornfields to mask their movements, with 4 pieces of artillery and about 800 men â€" and showed a determination to take the City by storm at all hazzards.
We had to oppose them about 200 men, 130 of whom were in line â€" the rest were stationed elsewhere and 5 pieces of steam boat shafts â€" only 3 of which were in the action and one of them disabled after the third shot.
The mob came up to within rifle shot of our little band of men when a sharp action commenced, which lasted one hour & forty minutes, when the mob retreated on a full run, then rallied for 15 minutes; but retreated again, to their former camping ground. Hundreds of shots had been fired on both sides â€" our loss was three killed and two wounded on this day & but one more wounded in all the days fighting. Thus were the mob repulsed for the third time
13th This evening about eight oclock all four of our field pieces went down & approached their camp and opened upon them â€" after firing a few rounds without recieving any answer from them, we returned to the City â€" This day the "Spartan Band" and some sharp shooters from Captain Gaits Company harassed their wings and watering places
14th A few cannon shott were exchanged. The "Spartan Band" & sharp shooters continued as the day before â€" with some loss to the enemy every day.
15th As on the fourteenth
16th The enemy deployed as on the 12th and were met by the "Spartan Band" and 3rd Company of infantry commanded by Captain Gaits & his two pieces of cannon. Rifles & Musket shots flew thick â€" and the cannon shots were rapidly exchanged â€" and the mob retreated for the fourth time; finding our fortifications, which we had been constantly throwing up, were too strong for them. A committee of 100 citizens of Quincy now interfered a truce was proclaimed and finally a treaty entered into.
17th Mob entered and Mormons commenced leaving.
The above was the field note of Col Clifford as taken by Cimon C. Bolton who is one of the brethren
I regulated the guard as usual & went out in the evening with the intention of staying on guard but not being well I came home & went earley to bed.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 2, 1847
Heber C. Kimball's legal wife Vilate gives birth to a son. She memorializes the occasion by writing a poem: "The Lord has blessed us with another Son which is / the seventh I have born. / May he be the father of many lives. / But not the Husband of many Wives."
[source: Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower]
[source: Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower]
Mormon History, Feb 2, 1847
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] Feb 2d I met in Council with the Twelve at President Youngs. He was quite out of health. We recieved a mail to day of many Papers and letters. I attended the {M.T.S.} funeral of Sister Sheets. It was A Cold day.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Monday, Feb 1, 1847.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Winter Quarters. Wind south, and mild until about 3 p.m. when it veered to the northwest accompanied with driving snow. Very severe. At 9 a.m., President Morley, and the captains in the first hundred of President B. YoungÂ's company met in the council from 11 till 1, the second hundred from 1 till 3, the captains of the third hundred, and from 3 to 5 the captains of the fourth hundred. Met and organized the captains of tens, who also chose their ten men. A form was drawn up for organizing the companies and approved by President Young. At 6 p.m., the bishops and their councillors met in the council house and reported the state of their several wards, and continued in council till about 11.
About 4 p.m., the Dr. [Richards] called on President Young, found him sitting up, some better. Informed him that it was reported that the Omahas had threatened to kill him if he did not give up Henry Miller and Arza Adams to them, to be punished for robbing their dead friends of their buffalo robes, moccasins, etc. The President wished a council in the evening to investigate the matter and send letters to Miller and Adams to restore the property, also, to Major Miller, the government agent.
About 7 p.m., H. C. Kimball, W. Richards, W. Woodruff, George A. Smith, and Amasa Lyman, Hosea Stout and Horace S. Eldridge met in council at the recorderÂ's office for the first time and voted to write a letter to Henry Miller and Arza Adams to return the articles taken from the murdered Omahas. If they had done it, also to write to Major Miller and the interpreter to hear their views.
President Kimball said he dreamed a few nights since that a tremendous storm arose and beat open a great body of waters, and after it abated, thought he would go to the shore and see the fish he thought must have been destroyed. Did not disturb the dead, but tried to save some not quite dead, caught several by the tail and opened one large one with his knife and out hopped an Indian. A letter was written to Henry Miller and Arza Adams and others, also a letter to Major Miller and Logan Fontenelle and approved by council.
Voted that Samuel Russell carry the letter to Miller and Logan Fontenelle. Voted that John Vance carry the letter to Miller and Adams. Voted that the police have the council house one day for recreation. Voted that Elder Woodruff have the council house one day for [a] ward party. Council continued their chat till about 11, then dispersed. Brother Eldridge Tufts, on a visit from St. Joseph's, was in council the latter part of the evening and tarried in the office till 2 ½ [2:30] past midnight. Dr. [Richards] went to bed about 3. The night was very tedious with wind and cold.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
About 4 p.m., the Dr. [Richards] called on President Young, found him sitting up, some better. Informed him that it was reported that the Omahas had threatened to kill him if he did not give up Henry Miller and Arza Adams to them, to be punished for robbing their dead friends of their buffalo robes, moccasins, etc. The President wished a council in the evening to investigate the matter and send letters to Miller and Adams to restore the property, also, to Major Miller, the government agent.
About 7 p.m., H. C. Kimball, W. Richards, W. Woodruff, George A. Smith, and Amasa Lyman, Hosea Stout and Horace S. Eldridge met in council at the recorderÂ's office for the first time and voted to write a letter to Henry Miller and Arza Adams to return the articles taken from the murdered Omahas. If they had done it, also to write to Major Miller and the interpreter to hear their views.
President Kimball said he dreamed a few nights since that a tremendous storm arose and beat open a great body of waters, and after it abated, thought he would go to the shore and see the fish he thought must have been destroyed. Did not disturb the dead, but tried to save some not quite dead, caught several by the tail and opened one large one with his knife and out hopped an Indian. A letter was written to Henry Miller and Arza Adams and others, also a letter to Major Miller and Logan Fontenelle and approved by council.
Voted that Samuel Russell carry the letter to Miller and Logan Fontenelle. Voted that John Vance carry the letter to Miller and Adams. Voted that the police have the council house one day for recreation. Voted that Elder Woodruff have the council house one day for [a] ward party. Council continued their chat till about 11, then dispersed. Brother Eldridge Tufts, on a visit from St. Joseph's, was in council the latter part of the evening and tarried in the office till 2 ½ [2:30] past midnight. Dr. [Richards] went to bed about 3. The night was very tedious with wind and cold.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
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