Minutes of November 12–13, 1831

Oliver, John, and the sacred writings they are to take to Zion are dedicated to the Lord. Joseph requests compensation for himself, Oliver, and Martin for their work on the writings. Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, and Sidney Rigdon are to "manage" the sacred writings. The families of Joseph, Hyrum, William, and Don Carlos Smith, the Whitmers, and Hiram Page are worthy of inheritances in Zion.
Minutes of the conference do not mention a revelation. However, the meeting provides context for D&C 70.
Date		November 12–13, 1831			Far West Record, 31–32.
Location		Hiram, Portage county, Ohio
Description		"… a special conference … "
Moderator		William E. McLellin (appointed)
Clerk		Oliver Cowdery
Open		Prayer by William E. McLellin
Present		Joseph Smith Jr. Oliver Cowdery David Whitmer John Whitmer William E. McLellin (h)	Peter Whitmer Jr. Sidney Rigdon Reynolds Cahoon Luke Johnson
Joseph: dedicate revelations and carriers to the Lord		Joseph: would like Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer and "the sacred writings" they are to take to Zion be "dedicated to the Lord by the prayer of faith."
Joseph: compensation for revelations		Joseph: It is the "mind of the Spirit," which is the "Spirit of truth," that Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and himself be compensated for their labors on the sacred writings.
Joseph dedicates		Conference vote: Joseph to dedicate and consecrate the brethren and "sacred writings & all they have entrusted to their care, to the Lord; done accordingly."
Joseph, Oliver, John, Sidney to manage revelations		Conference vote: After "Deliberate consideration" of the book of revelations, "being the foundation of the Church & the salvation of the world & the Keys of the mysteries of the Kingdom & the riches of Eternity to the Church," conference votes that Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, and Sidney Rigdon are to "manage them according to the Laws of the Church & the Commandments of the Lord."			The Literary Firm met on April 30, 1832 to specify responsibilities. In D&C 70:3 Martin Harris and William W. Phelps are added to this list of managers as "stewards over the revelations and commandments."
Smiths, Whitmers, Hiram Page worthy of inheritances in Zion		Also recommend to the bishop that the families of Joseph, Hyrum, William, and Don Carlos Smith; Peter, Peter Jr., Christian, David, and Jacob Whitmer; and Hiram Page are worthy of inheritances in Zion.
Close		Prayer by John Whitmer.
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