Thursday Morning Apl 6th.11 o clock

A Special of the was convened in on the platform of the . announced that President Joseph was detained on business but would be here soon. He called upon the choir to sing an Hymn. Hymn sung

Prayer by Er , another Hymn sung,

Er read 2 Epistle Peter 3rd.Chapter,

11½ pres. Joseph & arrived & .

Prest. Joseph arose and stated object of the conference

1st. to ascertain the standing of the He should present himself first then his councillors

2nd. to take into consideration the sending some of into the to obtain stock for for the time has come to build it. The church must build it or abide the result of not fulfilling

3rd. To give a chance to all the Ers who have been in difficulty in the branches to have a hearing

This comprises the business. The Lord will take care of his own . He next spake on the importance of building the . This is not a general conference but annual

1st. question are you satisfied with the F. P. [First Presidency] so far as I am concerned as an individual to preside over the whole church or will you have another. If any one has any objections <​to me​> I want <​you​> to come boldly & frankly & tell it,

nominated pres. J. Smith to continue president of the whole church & sec. by .

& others called for the q[uestion]— the vote was unanimous remarks by pres.— thanked them. & would endeavor to serve them to the best ability God should give him.

Pres. J. then brought s name up as a councillor nominated by sec by , that continue to hold his presidency, remarks by asked what meant when he said was a good man &c [p. [1]]