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| August 21, 1833 |
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Christian Whitmer ordained to "the office of the Highpriesthood." Discuss
gift of tongues. Rebuke from the Lord "for reasoning in our own wisdom,
&c." |
| August 28, 1833 |
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High priests or elders may not be ordained without approval of
a conference of high priests. |
| September 11, 1833 |
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Bishop Edward Partridge is the head of the church in Zion, moderator. Presidents
of ten branches appointed. W. W. Phelps sings in tongues, Lyman Wight interprets.
Discussion of the Three Nephites, points of law, tithing. |
| September 26, 1833 |
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Ordinations, Salt River church (Allred Settlement). |
| January 1, 1834 |
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Refugees send Lyman and Parley to Kirtland for advice. |
| June 23, 1834 |
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Fifteen elders are invited to receive the Kirtland
endowment. |
| July 3, 1834 |
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Selection of the Missouri "general Council of High Priests."
David Whitmer president, William W. Phelps and John Whitmer assistant presidents,
and twelve counselors are selected. |
| July 7, 1834 * |
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Organization of high council in Clay county. David Whitmer
president, W. W. Phelps and John Whitmer, counselors. Possible ordination
of David as Joseph's successor. Joseph's work is now complete. |
| July 12, 1834 |
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Proselyting missions and public meetings are suspended. Jackson
refugees. Raise men for Zion's Camp. |
| July 31, 1834 |
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Saints not to vote in the redistricting election.
David Whitmer, W. W. Phelps, Orson Pratt, and Lyman Wight to preach throughout
the Missouri churches, advising the Saints how to avoid upsetting neighbors.
Hulet Branch: Samuel Brown, contrary to counsel, encourages branch members
to speak in tongues, and ordains Sylvester Hulet because he can speak in
tongues. |
| August 1, 1834 |
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Samuel Brown: church is chastened because the leadership speak
against the Methodists. He is given time to repent and surrenders his elder
and high priest licenses. |
| August 6, 1834 |
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Charge to peace missionaries. Hulet Branch members:
Joseph's teachings are subject to their ratification, expect persecution
by Clay county brethren. Amasa Lyman and Simeon Carter to labor with them.
Twenty-one volunteer for peace missions. |
| August 7, 1834 |
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Counsel from the presidents of the high council,
missionaries paired up, license taken from one "not capable,"
High Priesthood ordinations, license for the presidents to present to the
council in Kirtland. |
| August 21, 1834 |
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Report from Hulet branch, mission assignments, ordinations.
Is all disease and medicine of the Devil? Members may believe whatever they
want, but may not teach that Satan is behind the idea of administering roots,
herbs, and vegetables for health. |
| September 10, 1834 |
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Ordinations, missionary recommends. Joseph's letter to high
council and W. W. Phelps petition to the governor. First elders for Kirtland
endowment nominated. Zion's Camp members apply for discharges from Lyman
Wight; missionary certificates from Edward Partridge. |
| November 5, 1834 |
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Ordinations, missionary license. End scheduled meetings, administer
sacrament only in secret. |
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No minutes are recorded in the Far West Record for 1835 |
| July 25, 1836 |
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Work, land, and emergency aid for 200 destitute families entering
the state. |
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