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| Kirtland High Council Minutes: Contents by Date |
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| This is a chronological listing of
meetings from October 1832 through November 1837 copied into the Kirtland High Council Minutes Book
Kirtland council
Kirtland High Council Minutes (December 1832-November 1837). Selected Collections, 1:19. Original, Church Archives, MS 3432.
in 1838 by Frederick G.
Williams, Orson Hyde, Oliver Cowdery, George W. Robinson, and others. No originals have been found. Other minutes were copied into the Far West Record
FWR
Far West Record: Minutes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1844, edited by Donald Q. Cannon and Lyndon W. Cook (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1983).
. For a chronological listing of minutes of the combined
sources, see Ohio
Minutes. |
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| * Joseph attends |
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| October 10, 1832 |
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Bishop's council schedules a conference
for Bath, Grafton county, New Hampshire for June 8. |
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1–2 |
| November 16, 1832 * |
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Elders' conference. Joseph ordains
John Boynton an elder. |
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5 |
| December 3, 1832 * |
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Elders' conference. Joseph, Sidney,
Frederick, Levi Hancock, others. |
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1 |
| December 5, 1832 * |
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High priests' council. Joseph, Frederick.
Solomon Humphry, Noah Packard mission calls. |
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1 |
| December 18, 1832 |
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Elders' council. Curtis Hodges, Shadrach
Roundy missionaries. |
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2–3 |
| December 19, 1832 |
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Conference. Lyman Johnson ordains
William Smith an elder. |
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3 |
| December 27, 1832 * |
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High priests' conference. |
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3–4 |
| December 29, 1832 |
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Calvin Stoddard surrenders license
to the bishop, confessing he "had not magnified his office …had
transgressed and been out of the way." |
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4 |
| January 2, 1833 |
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Elders' conference. Mission call
for John P. Greene, Philemon Duzette to the east. |
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4 |
| January 9, 1833 |
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"United Firm of N K Whitney"
allows Frederick $300/year for services as assistant scribe. |
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| January 13–14,
1833 |
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Doctrine and Covenants Section 84
is considered. Joseph's letter of January 11 to W. W. Phelps (about the
revelation) is approved. The president of the High Priesthood is to preside
at Sunday meetings and in his absence, the bishop. Orson Hyde and Hyrum
Smith are assigned to write to the Saints in Zion about it and about "the
subject" of letters written by Elders Phelps and Gilbert. On the 14th,
the council approves the letter written by Orson and Hyrum. |
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5–6 |
| January 14, 1833 |
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Sidney ordains Evan Green a priest. |
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6 |
| January 21, 1833 |
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Hyrum ordains Truman Wait a priest
in the translating room. |
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6 |
| January 22, 1833 |
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6–7 |
| January 23, 1833 |
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7–8 |
| January 29, 1833 |
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8 |
| February 2, 1833 |
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8–9 |
| February 4, 1833 |
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9 |
| February 10, 1833 |
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10 |
| February 13, 1833 |
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Burr Riggs charged with not magnifying
his calling and treating counsel with contempt. |
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10 |
| February 15, 1833 |
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| February 17, 1833 |
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10 |
| February 26, 1833 |
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Burr Riggs is excommunicated for
neglecting his duty, not caring how soon
he is cut off. |
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10–11 |
| March 12, 1833 |
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11 |
| March 15, 1833 |
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11–12 |
| March 18, 1833 |
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At Sidney's request, Joseph ordains
him and Frederick presidents of the High Priesthood as directed in the
revelation of March 8. They are equal with him in the keys of the kingdom
and presidency of the High Priesthood. Many
see visions of the Savior and concourses of angels. |
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12 (Hurlbut ordination
only followed by meetings where his case is handled), 16–17
(complete) |
| March 19, 1833 |
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Six missionaries return to Kirtland.
Their motives are questioned. One is rebuked for having no special business
in Kirtland and not paying board. All to raise funds for Kirtland's poor. |
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14 |
| March
23, 1833 * |
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After investigating prices of available
properties, Ezra Thayer and Joseph Coe are ordained church agents to negotiate
purchase of three farms. |
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15 |
| April 2, 1833 |
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Frederick G. Williams to manager
the recently purchased French farm: hire men to work the brickyard and lease
the rest of the property. Ezra Thayer to purchase Arnold Mason's tannery. |
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19 |
| April 30, 1833* |
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| May 2, 1833 |
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13 |
| May 4, 1833 |
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School house for elders. Reynolds,
Jared, and Hyrum to superintend construction. |
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| June
3, 1833* |
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Doctor P. Hurlbut excommunicated.
Dimensions for the house of worship and school of the prophets. |
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12 |
| June
4, 1833* |
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Disposition of the French farm. Newel
K. Whitney to take charge. John Johnson ordained to the High Priesthood
in order to be admitted to the United Firm. |
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13 |
| June
6, 1833 |
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Orson Hyde clerk to the presidency
of the High Priesthood. Begin construction of the House of the Lord immediately. |
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21 |
| June
21, 1833 |
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Doctor Hurlbut's case reheard. Guilty
of indiscretions with "the female sex." Restored thanks to "liberal
confession." One excommunicated for refusing to fulfill a mission. |
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21–22 |
| June
23, 1833 |
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General Council excommunicates Doctor
Hurlbut for fraudulent confession. |
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22 |
| June 24,
1833 |
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Excommunication in New York for circulating
"false and slanderous reports, and not observing the order of the gospel." |
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22–23 |
| July 13, 1833 |
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23 |
| September 11, 1833 |
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24 |
| September 28, 1833 |
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24 |
| December 26, 1833 |
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25–26 |
| December 27, 1833 |
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27 |
| January 2, 1834 |
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27 |
| February
12, 1834 |
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Joseph's first allusion to conferral
of office by an angel. Before translation, Martin Harris says, Joseph drank
too much. Martin admits his mind has been darkened, promises to do better. |
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27–29 |
| February
14, 1834 |
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| February
15, 1835 |
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Ordination blessings of the Twelve,
Seventies. |
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146–164 |
| February
17, 1834 |
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High council of the Church of Christ
organized. Church court procedures. |
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29–35 |
| February
19, 1834 |
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Ratification of the constitution
of the high council. Organization of the council "according to the
ancient order." |
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36–39 |
| February
20, 1834 |
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Non-compliance with Word of Wisdom
renders members unworthy of office. Missionaries assigned to Canada, others
to raise funds in the East. |
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39–41 |
| February
24, 1834 |
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Origin of Zion's Camp. |
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41–42 |
| March
17, 1834 |
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Zion fund raising in New York. |
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42–43 |
| April
4, 1834 |
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Elder unable fill mission, innocent
of other charges. |
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48 |
| April
20–21, 1834 |
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Oliver to prepare church covenants. |
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43–47 |
| May 5,
1834 |
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Name change to the Church of the
Latter Day Saints. |
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| August 4, 1834 |
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72 |
| August
11, 1834 |
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Joseph exonerated re: Zion's Camp.
Sylvester Smith confesses. |
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52–55 |
| August
23, 1834 |
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Article vindicating Joseph to be
published in the Star and circulated as a broadside is approved. |
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55–58 |
| August 27, 1834 |
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59 |
| August
28, 1834 * |
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Bishop Whitney convenes high council
to try Sylvester Smith for his accusations against Joseph Smith. The prophet's
conduct in Zion's Camp is upheld and Sylvester Smith is rebuked. |
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58–59,
59–63 |
| August
29, 1834 |
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Concluding testimony in the Sylvester
Smith case—he is blamed for confrontations with Joseph Smith during
Zion's Camp: insubordination, threatening Joseph's dog, arguing with him,
refusing to share bread. Joseph didn't steal a quilt, it was given to him.
Sylvester to publish confession. Detailed terms dictated. Sylvester signs
statement under duress. |
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63–72, 73 |
| September
8, 1834 |
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Uses of the gift of tongues. One
disfellowshipped. |
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49–51,
73–74 |
| September
24, 1834 |
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Sylvester Smith dropped from high
council, Hyrum added. Book of Covenants proceeds. Newel K. Whitney store. |
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74–76 * |
| November 28, 1834 |
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77–80 |
| December 28, 1834 |
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81–82 |
| January
18, 1835 |
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Bolton, New York, Saints to move
to Kirtland, not Missouri. |
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82–83 |
| February
14, 1835 |
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Zion's Camp veterans acknowledged,
ordained. In fifty-six years (1896) it will all be over. Three Witnesses
select Twelve Apostles. Lyman, Brigham, and Heber are blessed. |
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| February 15, 1835 |
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Ordination blessings of Orson Hyde,
David W. Patten, Luke Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton,
and William Smith. |
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| February 27, 1835 |
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86–88 |
| February 28, 1835 |
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Ordination blessings of seventies. |
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164–168 |
| March 1, 1835 |
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Ordination blessings of seventies. |
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169–180 |
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Ordination blessings of Ezra Thayer,
Harrison Burgess, Alden Burdick; William F. Cahoon, Harpen Riggs; Nathan
B. Baldwin, Benjamin Winchester Burr Riggs; Lewis Robbins, Darwin Richardson;
Joseph Young, Hiram Winters, Elias Hutchins, Henry Shibley; Hyrum Smith,
Frederick G. Williams. |
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181–187 |
| March
7–8, 1835 |
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Blessing meetings, mostly seventies.
House of the Lord builders and donors (listed) "own and control it."
Blessings, ordinations, mission calls. |
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192–197 * |
| March 16, 1835 |
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Asa Lyman and Alpheus Cutler rebuked
for tarnishing Reynolds Cahoon's reputation without cause. Alpheus to publicly
confess that he has complained about his pay for working on the House of
the Lord. |
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84–85 * |
| March 28, 1835 |
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The Twelve confess their faults, ask for forgiveness and
a revelation for their mission. |
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198 |
| May 2, 1835 |
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Responsibilities, prerogatives of the Twelve,
Seven Presidents of the Seventies. Redeem Zion or die. |
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187–192 |
| May 2,
1835 |
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Priesthood domains. The Twelve: seated
by age, rotate presiding responsibilities, regulate church affairs abroad.
Ordinations require vote of the church membership. Visiting elders must
obtain consent of local authority. Twelve call seven presidents of the Seventy
on missions. Seven presidents call and ordain new seventies. Redeem Zion
or die. |
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| June 6, 1835 |
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New Portage, Ohio conference. New Portage branch
100 members, Strongsville 15. David Matthews and Israel W. Barlow reconcile.
Matthews restored to fellowship. J. B. Bosworth charges A. Palmer with assisting
another brother abscond with debt money. Palmer used money to assist widow
and orphans to whom he believed the money rightfully belonged. Acquitted.
Elder Barkdall claims Elder Keeler owes him for services rendered 8 or 9
years before. Both rebuked. Salmon Warner and Micah B. Welton charge Bosworth
with using harsh like language, unchristianlike conduct toward Brother and
Sister Meads; injured reputation of Mary Ann Point. Guilty. Confess to
injured and to church. Aaron Smith charges Milo Hays with not obeying Word
of Wisdom and covenant breaking. Hays excommunicated. |
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89–91 |
| June 14, 1835 |
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Copy of W. W. Phelps letter to Rev. Mr. Hewitt: Oliver went
to Fairport but unable to find you. |
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92 |
| June 14, 1835 |
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Oliver's report to high council of unsuccessful effort to
find Rev. Hewitt [an Irvingite missionary], who had expressed interest in
the church. |
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92–93 |
| July 14, 1835 |
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Council of Presidents O. Cowdery, D. Whitmer,
W. W. Phelps, F. G. Williams, and J. Smith Jr. excommunicates Edmund Bosley
for covenant breaking. Isaac Bishop directed to make public confession of
"having spoken evil of dignities." |
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93–95 |
| August 8, 1835 |
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95 |
| August 10, 1835 |
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Reynolds Cahoon has failed to teach " in
the way of truth & righteousness." |
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96 |
| August
17, 1835 |
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General Assembly authorizes publication
of the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants. (Joseph is in Wisconsin.) Oliver presents
two articles that are approved and printed as Sections 101 and 102—an
article on marriage (monogamous) and an article on government. |
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98–106 |
| August 18, 1835 |
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Phinehas H. Young is disfellowshipped for unchristian-like
behavior on Burr Riggs testimony. |
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96–97 |
| August 19, 1835 |
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Almon Babbitt defense for breaking the Word of
Wisdom: Joseph and others don't observe it. He is admonished to keep it
anyway. Don't take wife on proselyting missions. |
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97 |
| August 24, 1835 |
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107 |
| September 14, 1835 |
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Laborer worthy of hire. Salaries for Joseph Sr.,
Frederick G. Williams, Oliver Cowdery. Emma select hymns and W. W. Phelps
revise. |
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107–108 |
| September 16, 1835 |
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David Whitmer and Samuel H. Smith named Literary
Firm agents. Harvey Green excommunicated for the "hienous crime"
of standing up for an elderly brother Joseph and Hyrum had rebuked. |
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108–113 |
| September 19, 1835 |
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Jared Carter admonished for commanding congregation
to pray for committee, implying it was above the brethren, and for resisting
counsel. |
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113–118 |
| September
24, 1835 |
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Redemption of Zion. Revelation:
petition governor, fight to the death. David Whitmer to lead, Frederick
and Sidney assistants. Joseph stands at the head, assisted by Hyrum and
Oliver. |
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| September 26, 1835 |
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"Council of the Presidency of the Church"
meets on letters William E. McLellin and Orson Hyde have written about Sidney's
school. The two confess and are forgiven. |
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119 |
| September 28, 1835 |
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119–122 |
| Undated |
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Excommunication of Loyd L. Lewis
for adultery |
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122–124 |
| Undated—Tuesday |
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Charges against Allen Avery, P. H.
Young |
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124–125 |
| September
29, 1835 |
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Phinehas Young is cleared of wrong
doing with Book of Mormon inventory. Lorenzo Young apologizes for saying:
poor ought not have children, sex is nevertheless permitted, does not intend
to have more children. |
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| October
3, 1835 |
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A father and son acknowledge their
error in criticizing the presidency and are forgiven. |
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126 |
| October 5, 1835 |
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Joseph instructs the Twelve: attend the organization
of the School of the Prophets, washing of the feet, endowment from on high,
move to Missouri next spring. |
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| October
29, 1835 |
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Parents whip daughter. Neighbors
call it child abuse. Daughter threatens suicide. Joseph faults her. Parents
should have raised her better. They promise to do better and are restored
to fellowship. |
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127–129 * |
| November
12, 1835 |
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Joseph to apostles: dark time. Believed
church was complete when the Missouri high council was organized, but lived
to introduce the washing of feet. An endowment of power. Destroying angel
follows. Saints to gather to meet the bridegroom. Those who are prepared
will see the Savior in the solemn assembly. |
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| November 18, 1835 |
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(New Portage) |
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129–130 |
| November 22, 1835 |
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130–131 |
| December
28, 1835 |
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Joseph charges Almon Babbitt with
misrepresenting him in the matter of the debating school incident. Testimony
on both sides. Almon confesses to doing harm, but not to lying. |
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131–134 |
| December
29, 1835 |
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Orson Johnson charges William Smith
with speaking against Joseph and the revelations. |
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135 * |
| January 2, 1836 |
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William Smith confesses. Accepted by council
and congregation. |
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135–136 * |
| January 6, 1836 |
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Five new members of the high council of Zion. |
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| January 12?, 1836 |
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231–233 |
| January
13, 1836 |
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"Grand council" meets.
Vinson Knight counselor to Bishop Newel K. Whitney. Five new members of
the high council of Kirtland. House of the Lord rules when used for worship. |
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200–203 |
| January
15, 1836 |
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Rules for the House of the Lord.
Presidents are elected and ordained for priesthood quorums. John Corrill
to enforce the rules of the House of the Lord. |
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203–205,
233–234 |
| January 30, 1836 |
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First Presidency requires ordinations be approved
by all quorums. Harvey Whitlock restored. |
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137 |
| February 6, 1836 |
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Quorums elect committee to draft license regulations and
recording clerk. |
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| February 12, 1836 |
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First Presidency submits two resolutions: (1)
none be ordained in the Kirtland stake without the unanimous vote of the
presidency of the church and high council in Kirtland, the presidency of
the church and high council in Zion, the Twelve, the bishoprics in Kirtland
and Zion, and the seven presidents of seventies; and (2) none be ordained
abroad without recommendation of the church and conference they belong
to. |
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137–138 |
| February 13, 1836 |
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The Twelve concur with the first resolution
but offer an amendment to the second, asserting their authority over churches
abroad. |
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138 |
| February 17, 1836 |
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Kirtland high council rejects the Twelve's amendment. |
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139 |
| February 18, 1836 |
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Kirtland high council rejects the Twelve's amendment
for the second time. |
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139 |
| February 22, 1836 |
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First Presidency rejects the Twelve's amendment. |
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139–140 |
| February 24, 1836 |
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Ordinations. Oliver Cowdery, Orson Hyde, and
Sylvester Smith to draft license rules. The Twelve and
presidency of the Seventy to call for preaching in the area. |
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144–145 |
| March 3, 1836 |
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Quorum presidencies meet, approve resolutions
for regulating licenses of "official members." |
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140–143 |
| March 17, 1836 |
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Ordinations. |
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146 |
| March 19, 1836 |
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John Boynton, Orson Pratt, Lyman Johnson, meet
with church presidency, withdraw objections to regulation of ordinations. |
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144 |
| March 28, 1836 |
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198 |
| April 2, 1836 |
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199 |
| April 4, 1836 |
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Letter of recommendation for Lyman Wight. |
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200 |
| May 16, 1836 |
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Jenkins Salisbury excommunicated. Hannah Brown
and Lusenia Elliot confess, retain standing. Charles Kellog, fellowship
withdrawn. |
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205–207 |
| May 23, 1836 |
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208–209 |
| June 10, 1836 |
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209–210 |
| June 16, 1836 |
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One disfellowshipped for inadequate donations. |
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210–218 |
| May 11, 1837 |
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219–220 |
| May 29, 1837 |
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226–230 |
| September 3, 1837 |
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234–238 |
| September 9, 1837 |
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238–239 |
| September 10, 1837 |
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240–241 |
| September 17, 1837 |
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242–245 |
| September 23, 1837 |
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245–246 |
| October 1, 1837 |
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246 |
| October 2, 1837 |
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246–248 |
| October 7, 1837 |
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248–249 |
| October 8, 1837 |
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249 |
| October 10, 1837 |
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250 |
| October 15, 1837 |
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250 |
| October 18, 1837 |
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251 |
| October 22, 1837 |
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251–252 |
| October 23, 1837 |
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252–253 |
| October 27, 1837 |
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253 |
| October 29, 1837 |
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254 |
| October 30, 1837 |
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255–256 |
| November 1, 1837 |
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256–258 |
| November 2, 1837 |
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258 |
| November 5, 1837 |
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259 |
| November 6, 1837 |
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259–260 |
| November 7, 1837 |
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260–261 |
| November 20, 1837 |
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261–264 |
| November 27, 1837 |
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265 |
| November 30, 1837 |
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264–265 |
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