, Minutes, [, Hancock Co., IL], 25 Nov. 1843. Version copied [ca. 25 Nov. 1843] in Nauvoo Stake High Council Minutes, rough copy, 25 Feb. 1843–11 May 1844, pp. 20–22; handwriting of ; CHL.
2nd. For also demanding and taking the licence of other Brethren in a clandestine manner &c &c in Cook County Ill. in the month of February 1842. City of Nov. 15th 1843.
Francis Fox} .[”]
One were appointed to speak on a side viz (5 and (6 .
The matter of difficulty appeared to be in relation to the manner of organizing a of the in . and some which took place. [blank] Decided by the that the ordinations were legal and that Elder Richardson had no right to demand their licence which was unanimously sanctioned by the .
The case of was next brought up on the complaint by letter from pike Co. Ill. for getting drunk and using bad language whi<ch> thing he confessed. and asked forgiveness but thought that he did not use bad language asked give him some instructions which he accepted. he was continued in the Church.
Joseph Smith against .
Charge
“ November 21st 1843.
Dear
Sir I hereby prefer the following charges against Elder , namely:
1st For trying to seduce a young girl, living at his house by the name of Phebe Madison.
2nd For using my name in a blasphemous manner, by saying that I tolerated such things in which thing he is guilty of lying &c. &c.