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| Martin Harris (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 Smith (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 Smith (June 6, 1832) |
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Stuck in Greenville, Indiana, for nearly a month, Joseph
writes that Newel's wife wrote, but Emma hasn't. 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. |
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| Clay County Leaders (August 16, 1834) |
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Elders must receive endowment
before Zion can be redeemed. Send others out to gain sympathy, petition
signatures. Gather churches. Redeem Zion on September 11, 1836. Left consecrated
horn in Illinois. Cholera raging.
Churches cold. |
| Emma Smith (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. |
| W. W. Phelps (November 27, 1832) |
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Warm greetings. Inheritances in Zion. Limitations of an imperfet language. |
| Edward Partridge (May 2, 1833) |
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Acknowledges error in addressing other leaders in Zion instead of Edward Partridge. Consecration guidelines. Excommunicants retain their inheritances but not any portion set aside for the poor |
| Brethren in Zion (September 1837) |
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Oliver Cowdery is now a president in the First Presidency, but he has transgressed and should be excommunicated if he doesn't repent. Beware dissenters. Do not accept any changes not authorized by the First Presidency or their representatives. |
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| Oliver Cowdery (January 28, 1832) |
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Oliver amplifies on the official minutes of the January
23 conference and adds minutes for the January 24 and 27 conferences. |
| Orson Hyde (December 15, 1835) |
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Orson learns that William Smith is a silent partner in
the church store and has received special consideration, while he (Orson)
has been denied even a modest credit line. He insists all be treated equally. |
| Emma (April 25, 1837) |
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Emma replies to a letter Joseph has written from New York. |
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