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| Martin, February 22, 1831 |
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To Martin Harris and others in the East: come
to Kirtland quickly to choose land for yourself and Palmyra/Manchester
church. Bring Books of Mormon. Missionary work booming. Laws of the Kingdom
received. Care for Smith family. Hyrum or Newel come immediately. |
| Hyrum, March
3, 1831 |
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The devil tries to overthrow churches in Ohio,
but after much effort, Joseph has things under control. Oliver's letter
from Independence. Met with Deleware chief, leaders, uncertain about them.
Harsh weather. Joseph urges Hyrum to come quickly as the Lord has commanded.
Joseph performs exorcism. Samuel and Orson Pratt arrived a few days ago.
Joseph Sr. is threatened with suit. Enemies lie in wait in Buffalo |
Emma, June 6, 1832 in
¶ Joseph in Greenville |
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Stuck in Greenville for nearly a month, Joseph
writes that Newel's wife wrote, but not Emma. Anxious, he goes daily to
a nearby grove to pray and meditate. Sheds tears for past follies. Heart's
desire is to serve the Lord. Disappointed a good woman chose to marry William
E. McLellin. Pleased that Emma "is still in the faith of Christ."
Alludes alludes to things that would not be "prudent" for him
to write about. |
| W. W. Phelps,
July 31, 1832 |
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Angered by William W. Phelps' report that disharmony
again reigned in Zion, the Prophet castigates him, Bishop Partridge, and
the Saints in Missouri generally. Sidney blew up when he read William's
letter and had to be temporarily removed from office. Joseph refuses to
let the revelations out of his hands, so they won't go to Independence for
printing before fall. Frederick G. Williams is now the scribe. Revision
of the New Testament is complete. Cholera in the East, Indian uprising in
the East. Missionary work progressing well. John Whitmer is reminded to
prepare a history of the church and the gathering. |
| Emma, October
13, 1832 |
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Joseph's first visit to New York City. He is
astonished by the engineering and buildings, but beneath it all he can see
the citizens do not give proper credit to the Lord. Their beauty is superficial,
for beneath it all, their world is corrupt and will soon to be destroyed.
He enjoys a conversation with a young man well into the night and they part
reluctantly the next morning. Joseph is grateful for Newel's experience
as a purchasing agent. He has good contacts and is a good, faithful companion. |
| Emma, June
4, 1834 |
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From the banks of the Mississippi. The Camp
is in good condition, enemies believe the camp is much larger than the real
number of 170; hope to meet up with Hyrum Smith and Lyman Wight contingent
at Salt River. |
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