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Part of Journal (January 1, 1841 – December 31, 1842)
Excerpt:is taken from the history of Rome by Edward Coxe After reading this History I walked to Br Thomas Rooke & met in council with the officers had a good time from thence to Br John Holley & spent the night {Distance of the day} 3 miles March 7, 1841 ~ Sunday 7th Sunday I preached in the morning at the house of Br Thomas Rook & in the evening at the kitchen, upon the Book of mormon had a ...Dates:March 7, 1841 March 8, 1841 March 9, 1841 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1841 – December 31, 1842)
Excerpt:Nauvoo Via of Quebeck in Canida. Shall I be Justifyed if I have an opportunity of Going to miss of the opportunity for the purpose of tarrying a while for my mother. Will you write to me. Remember me to Mrs Woodruff (Margarett Morgan) Good by, I have been waiting a long time to get a chance to speak to you:: THESE and a thousa nd other questions were asked me in the term of an hour or more, & I needed ...Dates:March 16, 1841 March 17, 1841 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:way of the Lord & make his paths strait & they were informed if they could receive it it was the spirit of Elias & John was vary particular to tell the people he was not that light but was sent to bear witness of that light. He told the people that his mission was to preach repentane & baptize with water, but it was he that should come after him that should baptise with fire & the Holy Ghost if he had been an imposture he might have gone to work beyound, his bounds & undertook to have performed ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1840 – December 31, 1840)
Excerpt:May 17, 1840 ~ Sunday 17th Sunday this is the anniversary {Met} at Gadfield Elm at which place I met with the saints in company with Elders Young & Brigh Richards. I preached in the morning & Elder Young in the afternoon & while he was preaching opposers made much disturdance & was determined to break up the meeting Elder Young rose up in the power of the Priesthood & in the name of the Great God & according to the laws of ...Dates:May 17, 1840 May 18, 1840 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1840 – December 31, 1840)
Excerpt:We took the parting hand with each other & Elder Richard took the cars for Manchester & I took coach for West Bromwich 5 miles & called upon Sister Mary Packard at Mr's Duffrell Church Tavern West Bromich she informed me that Elder Turley was in another part of the town & had commenced Baptizing sister Packard accompanied me to Brother John Robinson Gritts Green near Bromwich thes friends received me kindly ...Dates:June 24, 1840 June 25, 1840 June 26, 1840 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:gains power & knowledge but when he relaxes for a season he looses much of his power & knowledge. But in all matters temporal or spiritual Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ or in leading an army to battle victory almost entirely depends upon good order & moderation (in going to battle moove slow dress up into a line & though your enemy rush upon you with fury meet them slow but firmly let not confusion or terror seize your breast but meet them firmly & strike a heavy blow ...Dates:May 15, 1843 May 15, 1843 May 20, 1843 May 21, 1843 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:speach trying to justify himself was followed by President Hyram Smith plead in behalf of winchester on the side of mercy Elder George J. Adams gave his testimony against winchester then Elder Winchester followed Adams & both spoke sever[al] times then President Joseph Smith arose & rebuked Elder Winchester in the sharpest manner said he had a lying spirit & had lied about him & told him of many of his errors after hearing the testimony Elder -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846)
Excerpt:May 19, 1845 ~ Monday 19th I walked with Br Allen & Walker 10 miles to a creek to fishing trout & salmon with the fly they caught three in about 5 minutes when an officer came & informed them it was against the law & if they continued to fish they would be under £5 pounds fine so we all left the ground & returned home & got our walk for our pains & three small salmon fry ie young salmon weigh ...Dates:May 19, 1845 May 20, 1845 May 21, 1845 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846)
Excerpt:office of an Elder which was carried, when I closed the case of Br Albon was again brought up for a settlement. After some remarks from Br Davis Elder Albon got up with a heart full of evil envy & accusation Acknowledge that what was brought against him was true & he should continue on his course preaching baptizing & ordaining his own way. A vote was taken and he was cut off from the church once more making the second time he has been cut of from ...Dates:June 20, 1845 June 21, 1845 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846)
Excerpt:June 22, 1845 ~ Sunday June 22nd Sunday I met with the saints for the last time on the occasion of preaching to them while on this visit to London. I Preached in the morning after assisting Br Davis in baptizing 2 persons we had quite a full attendance. I dined with Br David Shorton, we Administered the sacrament in the afternoon, & I ordained Br Henry Crump to the office of an Elder & confirmed 4 persons & blessed 2 ...Dates:June 22, 1845