Mormon History 1830-1844

Minutes of June 23, 1834  
Date   June 23, 1834    
Location   [Clay county]    
Description   A Council of High Priests met according to revelation in order to choose some of the first Elders to receive their endowments being appointed by the voice of the spirit through Br. Joseph Smith, jr. President of the Church of Christ.
Moderator   Not named    
Clerk   F. G. Williams    
Far West Record
FWR, 68–69
Frederick G. Williams, clerk
Extracts from H. C. Kimball's Journal
TS 6, no. 3 (Feb. 15, 1845): 804–805, John Taylor editor
Manuscript History of the Church
1:2, 335–336
History of the Church
HC 2:112–113
B. H. Roberts editor
  On Monday we held a council as follows: June 23. During this day June 23.—We resumed our march for Liberty, Clay county, taking a circuitous course around the heads of Fishing river, to avoid the deep water. When within five or six miles of Liberty, we were met by General Atchison and other gentlemen, who desired us not to go to Liberty because the feelings of the people were so much enraged against us. At their solicitation we turned our course, wheeling to the left, and crossing the prairie and woodland, came to Brother Algernon Sidney Gilbert's residence and encamped on the bank of Rush creek, in Brother Burket's * field.
[* Kimball and Woodruff gives "Burgett's" ¶ Heber C. Kimball (h2); ¶ Wilford Woodruff.].
Clay County June 23, 1834 Clay County, Mo., June 23, 1834.    
A Council of High priests met according to revelation in order to choose some of the first Elders to receive their endowments being appointed by the Voice of the spirit through Br. Joseph Smith, jr. President of the Church of Christ. A council of high priests met according  to a revelation received the previous day, to choose some of the first elders to receive their endowment; being appointed by the Voice of the spirit, through Joseph Smith jr., president of the church. a council of High Priests assembled in fulfilment of the Revelation given the day previous, and the following individuals were called and [336] chosen as they were made manifest unto me by the voice of the spirit, and Revelation, to receive their endowment. A council of High Priests assembled in fulfillment of the revelation received the day previous, and the following individuals were called and chosen, as they were made manifest unto me by the voice of the Spirit and revelation, to receive their endowments:
Proceeded First:
Edward Partridge—Is called & chosen and is to go to Kirtland and receive his endowment with power from on high—And also, stand in his office as Bishop to purchase lands in the land of Missouri.
They proceeded: Edward Partridge is called and chosen, and is to go to Kirtland and receive his endowment with power from on high: and also, stand in his office as bishop to purchase land in Missouri. Edward Partridge was called and chosen to go to Kirtland, and receive his endowment with power from on high, and also to stand in his office as Bishop to purchase lands in the state of Missouri. Edward Partridge was called and chosen, and it was appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high, and also, to stand in his office as Bishop to purchase lands in the state of Missouri.
W. W. Phelps—Is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high & help carry on the printing establishment in Kirtland till Zion is redeemed. W. W. Phelps is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high; and help carry on the printing establishment till Zion is redeemed. William W. Phelps was called and chosen, to go to Kirtland, and receive his endowment with power from on high, and help carry on the printing establishment in Kirtland, until Zion is redeemed. William W. Phelps was called and chosen, and it was appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high; and to help carry on the printing establishment in Kirtland, until Zion is redeemed.
Isaac Morley is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high & assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and preach the Gospel.

John Corrill The same as Isaac Morley.
Isaac Morley is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high in Kirtland; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and preach the gospel. John Corrill the same as Isaac Morley. Isaac Morley and John Corrill were called and chosen, and it was appointed unto them to receive their endowment <in Kirtland> with power from on high {in Kirtland and} assist in gathering up the strength of the Lords house, and preach the Gospel. Isaac Morley and John Corrill were called and chosen, and it was appointed unto them to receive their endowment with power from on high in Kirtland, and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and preach the Gospel.
John Whitmer Is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment {with power} in Kirtland with power from on high—And continue in his office. John Whitmer is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; and continue in his office. John Whitmer and David Whitmer were called and chosen, and appointed to receive their endowment in Kirtland, and continue in their offices. John Whitmer and David Whitmer were called and chosen, and appointed to receive their endowment in Kirtland, and continue in their offices.
David Whitmer Is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive an endowment in Kirtland with power from on high—And to stand in the office that is appointed unto him. David Whitmer is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; and stand in the office appointed unto him.    
A. S. Gilbert—Is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment from on high in Kirtland—And to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and to proclaim the everlasting gospel until Zion is redeemed—But he said he could not do it—And truly he departed his life a few days after this was given—And we are left to lament his loss. A. S. Gilbert is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment from on high in Kirtland; and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and to proclaim the everlasting gospel till Zion is redeemed. He said in his heart he could not do it, and died in about three days. Algernon Sidney Gilberts, was called and chosen; and appointed to receive his endowment in Kirtland, and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and to proclaim the everlasting Gospel until Zion is redeemed. But he said he "could not do it". Algernon Sidney Gilbert was called and chosen, and appointed to receive his endowment in Kirtland; and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and to proclaim the everlasting Gospel until Zion is redeemed. But he said he "could not do it."
Peter Whitmer, jr. is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and proclaim the Gospel. Peter Whitmer is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high, and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and proclaim the gospel. Peter Whitmer, Junior, Simeon Carter, Newel Knight, Parley P. Pratt, christian whitmer and Solomon Hancock were called and chosen, and it was appointed unto them to receive their endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and to preach the everlasting Gospel. Peter Whitmer, Jun., Simeon Carter, Newell [sic] Knight, Parley P. Pratt, Christian Whitmer and Solomon Hancock were called and chosen; and it was appointed unto them to receive their endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and to preach the everlasting Gospel.
Simeon Carter is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high, and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and proclaim the everlasting Gospel. Simeon Carter is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and proclaim the everlasting gospel.
   
Newell Knight is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and preach the Gospel. Newell Knight is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house; and preach the gospel.    
Thomas B. Marsh (h) is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high, and his office made known hereafter. Thomas B. Marsh is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high, and his office will be made known hereafter. Thomas B. Marsh was called and chosen; and it was appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, his office to be made known hereafter. Thomas B. Marsh was called and chosen; and it was appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, his office to be made known hereafter.
Lyman Wight (h) (swh) is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high—And return to Zion and his office shall be appointed unto him hereafter. Lyman Wight is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high; to return to Zion, and his office shall be appointed to him hereafter. Lyman Wight was called and chosen; and it was appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; and to return to Zion and have his office appointed unto him hereafter. Lyman Wight was called and chosen; and it was appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland, with power from on high; and return to Zion and have his office appointed unto him hereafter.
Parley P. Pratt (h) is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and proclaim the gospel. Parley P. Pratt is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and proclaim the gospel.
   
Christian Whitmer is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and preach the gospel. Christian Whitmer is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house: and proclaim the gospel.    
Solomon Hancock is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and proclaim the everlasting Gospel and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lords house. Solomon Hancock is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high; and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house proclaim the everlasting gospel.    
     
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