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Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843, James Sloan and John Taylor Draft
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Revised Minutes, and JS, Discourses,
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL, [23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843]. Version drafted [23 Apr.–ca. 3 May 1843]; handwriting of
James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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and
John Taylor
1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...
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; seven pages; unknown number of pages missing; Historian’s Office, General Church Minutes, CHL. Includes dockets.
Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by James Burgess *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Published in Times and Seasons *Discourse, 6 April 1843–A, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 6 April 1843–A, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 6 April 1843–A, as Published in Times and Seasons *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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the foolish & unwary. I have said the curse of God will rest upon such. I will mention 2 names David Holbrook &
[James] Dunn
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. I went to them & asked them if they were robbing for a livelihood. Holbrook said they did, but not from the Brethren.
Dunn
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would not acknowledge. I ordered them out of my house. David asked me to forgive him, & he lifted up his hands & swore he would never do it again. Soon after he was found stealing Salt, he then stole a Skiff & took his family down the
River
Principal U.S. river running southward from Itasca Lake, Minnesota, to Gulf of Mexico. Covered 3,160-mile course, 1839 (now about 2,350 miles). Drains about 1,100,000 square miles. Steamboat travel on Mississippi very important in 1830s and 1840s for shipping...
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, Stole a Barrel of Flour from Burtis & sold it at
Keokuk
Located near confluence of Mississippi and Des Moines rivers. First settled, 1820. Fur trading post established, 1828. Named Keokuk, 1829, after Sac Indian chief, who later visited JS in Nauvoo, 1841. Platted 1837. Incorporated 1847. Population in 1841 about...
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.
Dunn
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would not promise to quit but said he would go to
St Louis
Located on west side of Mississippi River about fifteen miles south of confluence with Missouri River. Founded as fur-trading post by French settlers, 1764. Incorporated as town, 1809. First Mississippi steamboat docked by town, 1817. Incorporated as city...
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. I tell you to day the man that steals shall not long after be brought to the Penitentiary. They will soon be brought to condign punishment. I demand in the presence of God that you will exert your wit & your power to bring such Characters to justice. if you do not the Curse of God will rest upon you. such things would ruin a people. Should I catch a latter day saint Stealing, he is the last man to whom I would shew mercy.

Prest. Joseph Smith arose, & said, I think it best to continue this subject. I want all the
Elders
A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...
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to help to make it known abroad what the power of the F. P. <
first presidency
The highest presiding body of the church. An 11 November 1831 revelation stated that the president of the high priesthood was to preside over the church. JS was ordained as president of the high priesthood on 25 January 1832. In March 1832, JS appointed two...
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All insertions and cancellations on this page are in the handwriting of John Taylor.
is. such things never have been tolerated. I despise a thief above ground, because I would know that he would be a detriment to my cause, & would steal my Horse when I wanted to run away.

It has been said that some was afraid to disclose what they know of these secret Combinations, consequently I issued this proclamation <(1)>
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TEXT: Taylor inserted numbers keyed to a separate page with text to be added; only the added text for numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 is extant.
(read) If any man is afraid let him come to me, & I will protect him. I’ll ring a Thief’s neck off if I can find him, if I can’t bring him to justice any other way. It is necessary to make a proclamation concerning
Keokuk
Located near confluence of Mississippi and Des Moines rivers. First settled, 1820. Fur trading post established, 1828. Named Keokuk, 1829, after Sac Indian chief, who later visited JS in Nauvoo, 1841. Platted 1837. Incorporated 1847. Population in 1841 about...
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. first, in <In>
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TEXT: Taylor struck out “first” and wrote a capital “I” over the lowercase “i”, changing “in” to “In”.
relation to the economy of the
Church
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on that side of the
River
Principal U.S. river running southward from Itasca Lake, Minnesota, to Gulf of Mexico. Covered 3,160-mile course, 1839 (now about 2,350 miles). Drains about 1,100,000 square miles. Steamboat travel on Mississippi very important in 1830s and 1840s for shipping...
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. The
Govr.
6 Oct. 1780–21 Sept. 1852. Lawyer, politician. Born at Bromley Bridge (later Burnt Mills), Somerset Co., New Jersey. Son of Rowland Chambers and Phoebe Mullican. Lived at Mason Co., Kentucky, 1794–1841. Married first Margaret Taylor, 16 June 1803, at Mason...
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of
Iowa
Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803. First permanent white settlements established, ca. 1833. Organized as territory, 1838, containing all of present-day Iowa, much of present-day Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. Population in...
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has granted a Writ in the same manner <that>
[Thomas] Carlin
18 July 1789–14 Feb. 1852. Ferry owner, farmer, sheriff, politician. Born in Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of Thomas Carlin and Elizabeth Evans. Baptist. Moved to what became Missouri, by 1803. Moved to Illinois Territory, by 1812. Served in War of 1812. Married...
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did, & it now held in
Iowa
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. I was told by the
U. S.
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Attorney that the
Govr
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Iowa
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had no jurisdiction after the decision of the supreme Court. appeals has <have> been made to him
<Mr.> ([John] Chambers,)
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plausible [p. 4]
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Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843, James Sloan and John Taylor Draft
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All insertions and cancellations on this page are in the handwriting of John Taylor.
[1]
TEXT: Taylor inserted numbers keyed to a separate page with text to be added; only the added text for numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 is extant.
[2]
TEXT: Taylor struck out “first” and wrote a capital “I” over the lowercase “i”, changing “in” to “In”.