Mormon History 1830-1844

Minutes of December 6, 1834
Smith men, Oliver, Sidney, and Reynolds Cahoon meet. Decide to admit Hyrum to the presidency of the High Priesthood, ordain him. Others blessed.
Date December 6, 1834 MS history, 20.
Location Kirtland, Ohio.  
Description Presidents … assembled with [three] High Counsellors … in company with [others named below].  
[Presiding] [Joseph Smith]  
Present   Presidents Smith, Cowdery, and Rigdon
High counselors Joseph Smith, Sr., Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith
and Reynolds Cahoon (counselor to Bishop N. K. Whitney), William Smith (high priest), Don C. Smith (elder).
 
More refinement in the church

The meeting was opened by prayer, and a lengthy conversation held upon the subject of introducing a more refined order into the Church.

 
Hyrum into the presidency   On further reflection, the propriety of ordaining others to the office of Presidency of the high priesthood was also discussed, after which High Counsellor Hyrum Smith was ordained <to> the Presidency under the hands of President Smith, and High Counsellor Joseph Smith Sen. under the hands of President Rigdon.  
Others blessed, happy season   The others present were blessed under the hands of Presidents J. Smith jr. Cowdery, and Rigdon, and the meeting closed, after a happy season, and a social intercourse upon the great subject of the gospel and the work of the Lord in this day.  
   
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