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Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843, William Clayton Draft

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Revised Minutes, and JS, Discourses, , Hancock Co., IL, [23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843]. Version drafted [ca. 23 Apr. 1843]; handwriting of ; three pages; Historian’s Office, General Church Minutes, CHL. Includes dockets.

Historical Introduction

Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Minutes and Discourses, 6–7 April 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843

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you extolled very high. you called him a perfect gentleman.
said he did not recollect, he did not then know as much about as he learned after. I say now he never offered any abuse in my house, had never been about my house but very little I never saw any thing about the man but what was respectable He came to Robinsons. I was in debt to him, & consequently I boarded him.
Call for the question— put— he retains his standing.
He next called up — who is now sick
nom by secd. by , that he retain his standing call for q.— Ayes have it.—
wished to be tried,— clear vote— no by pres.—
blessed the People.—
Next thing in order— to take into consideration the propriety of sending as many of the abroad to raise means for the building of the . Remarks by Joseph. Nom. by . sec. by (with amendment remarks by explanation—) that the 12 be appointed for this Mission & that an article be prepared by tomorrow.
Remarks by , should give no receipt, we will make them make oath in the presence of witnesses & forward that. Answer by Prest we will not muzzle the ox nor let them eat up the corn. We will make them work their portion of time for the and the rest of the time for themselves. further remarks— <​1​>
Hymn sung— intermission of one hour
During intermission Pr made some remarks on thieving &c. referring to an article in the last no. of the Wasp. He stated that there was a gang of thieves down the who are plundering on the credit of the . Has had an interview with a man who has been convinced of the error of such conduct and had come here to escape them <​see 2.​>
Prest. Joseph arose and remarked <​3​> [p. [2]]
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Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843, William Clayton Draft
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  1. [1]

    TEXT: Insertion is keyed to a corresponding insertion in Clayton’s original minutes to indicate that JS’s remarks from the original minutes go here.

  2. [2]

    TEXT: Insertion is keyed to a corresponding insertion in Clayton’s original minutes to indicate that Hyrum Smith’s remarks from the original minutes go here.

  3. [3]

    TEXT: Insertion is keyed to a corresponding insertion in Clayton’s original minutes to indicate that JS’s remarks from the original minutes go here.

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