The ^W. Woodruffs^ Englands Missions of 1840
Joseph Smith the prophet asked the Lord what
his will was concerning the Twelve, and the Lord
answered in a revelation given July 8, 1838
in which the Lord says Let them take leave
of my Saints in the City Far West on the
26 day of April next on the building spot
of my Home saith the Lord, Let my servant
John Taylor and also my servant John E Page
and also my servant Wilford Woodruff and also
my servant Willard patriarch be appointed to fill
the places of those who have fallen and be
officially notified of their Appointment. [Doctrine and Covenants 118:5-6]

It will be observed that different from nearly
all other revelations in the instant a day & date
was given and place was given for the commencment
of this Mission and when this revelation was
given all was peace & quiet And in Missouri & at
Far West but before the time being for the fulfillment
of that revelation The Saints of God had been driven
out of the State of Missouri into Illinois under

W. Woodruffs Joseph Smith the prophet asked the Lord what his will was concerning the Twelve, and the Lord answered in a revelation given July 8, 1838 in which the Lord says Let them take leave of my Saints in the City Far West on the 26 day of April next on the building spot of my Home saith the Lord, Let my servant John Taylor and also my servant John E Page and also my servant Wilford Woodruff and also my servant Willard patriarch be appointed to fill the places of those who have fallen and be officially notified of their Appointment.

It will be observed that different from nearly all other revelations in the instant a day & date and place was given for the commencment of this Mission and when this revelation was given all was peace & quiet And in Missouri & at Far West but before the time being for the fulfillment of that revelation The Saints of God had been driven out of the State of Missouri into Illinois under