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1 January 1840 • Wednesday Page 1 2 January 1840 • Thursday Page 1 3 January 1840 • Friday Page 1 4 January 1840 • Saturday Page 1 5 January 1840 • Sunday Page 1 6 January 1840 • Monday Page 1 7 January 1840 • Tuesday Page 1 8 January 1840 • Wednesday Page 1 9 January 1840 • Thursday Page 1 12 January 1840 • Sunday Page 2 13 January 1840 • Monday Page 2 14 January 1840 • Tuesday Page 2 17 January 1840 • Friday Page 2 18 January 1840 • Saturday Page 2 19 January 1840 • Sunday Page 2 22 January 1840 • Wednesday Page 2 25 January 1840 • Saturday Page 2 27 January 1840 • Monday Page 2 31 January 1840 • Friday Page 2 1 February 1840 • Saturday Page 3 2 February 1840 • Sunday Page 3 4 February 1840 • Tuesday Page 3 7 February 1840 • Friday Page 3 16 February 1840 • Sunday Page 3 20 Feburary 1840 • Thursday Page 4 21 February 1840 • Friday Page 4 22 Feburary 1840 • Saturday Page 4 23 February 1840 • Sunday Page 4 25 February 1840 • Tuesday Page 4 26 Feburary 1840 • Wednesday Page 4 4 March 1840 • Wednesday Page 5 5 March 1840 • Thursday Page 5 6 March 1840 • Friday Page 5 8 March 1840 • Sunday Page 5 9 March 1840 • Monday Page 5 11 March 1840 • Wednesday Page 6 12 March 1840 • Thursday Page 6 13 March 1840 • Friday Page 6 15 March 1840 • Sunday Page 6 16 March 1840 • Monday Page 6 17 March 1840 • Tuesday Page 6 18 March 1840 • Wednesday Page 6 19 March 1840 • Thursday Page 6 20 March 1840 • Friday Page 6 21 March 1840 • Saturday Page 6 24 March 1840 • Tuesday Page 6 1 April 1840 • Wednesday Page 7 3 April 1840 • Friday Page 7 6 April 1840 • Monday Page 7 7 April 1840 • Tuesday Page 7 8 April 1840 • Wednesday Page 7 9 April 1840 • Thursday Page 7 12 April 1840 • Sunday Page 7 13 April 1840 • Monday Page 7 14 April 1840 • Tuesday Page 7 15 April 1840 • Wednesday Page 8 16 April 1840 • Thursday Page 8 17 April 1840 • Friday Page 8 18 April 1840 • Saturday Page 8 19 April 1840 • Sunday Page 8 20 April 1840 • Monday Page 8 21 April 1840 • Tuesday Page 8 22 April 1840 • Wednesday Page 8 23 April 1840 • Thursday Page 8 25 April 1840 • Saturday Page 8 29 April 1840 • Wednesday Page 8 30 April 1840 • Thursday Page 8 1 May 1840 • Friday Page 9 7 May 1840 • Thursday Page 9 14 May 1840 • Thursday Page 9 15 May 1840 • Friday Page 9 17 May 1840 • Sunday Page 9 18 May 1840 • Monday Page 9 23–24 May 1840 • Saturday–Sunday Page 10 25 May 1840 • Monday Page 10 26–31 May 1840 • Tuesday–Sunday Page 10 27 May 1840 • Wednesday Page 10 1 June 1840 • Monday Page 11 3 June 1840 • Wednesday Page 11 6 June 1840 • Saturday Page 11 8–9 June 1840 • Monday–Tuesday Page 11 11 June 1840 • Thursday Page 11 14 June 1840 • Sunday Page 11 18 June 1840 • Thursday Page 11 20 June 1840 • Saturday Page 11 21 June 1840 • Sunday Page 11 22–28 June 1840 • Wednesday–Tuesday Page 11 27 June 1840 • Saturday Page 11 29–30 June 1840 • Monday–Tuesday Page 12 1 July 1840 • Wednesday Page 13 2 July 1840 • Thursday Page 13 3 July 1840 • Friday Page 13 4 July 1840 • Saturday Page 13 6 July 1840 • Monday Page 13 7 July 1840 • Tuesday Page 13 9 July 1840 • Thursday Page 13 11 July 1840 • Saturday Page 13 12 July 1840 • Sunday Page 13 13 July 1840 • Monday Page 13 15 July 1840 • Wednesday Page 13 17 July 1840 • Friday Page 14 18 July 1840 • Saturday Page 14 19 July 1840 • Sunday Page 14 20 July 1840 • Monday Page 14 22 July 1840 • Wednesday Page 14 24 July 1840 • Friday Page 14 25 July 1840 • Saturday Page 14 27 July 1840 • Monday Page 14 28 July 1840 • Tuesday Page 14 30 July 1840 • Thursday Page 14 3 August 1840 • Monday Page 15 4 August 1840 • Tuesday Page 15 5 August 1840 • Wednesday Page 15 7 August 1840 • Friday Page 15 8 August 1840 • Saturday Page 15 15 August 1840 • Saturday Page 15 17 August 1840 • Monday Page 15 18 August 1840 • Tuesday Page 15 21 August 1840 • Friday Page 15 23 August 1840 • Sunday Page 15 29 August 1840 • Saturday Page 15 30 August 1840 • Sunday Page 15 31 August 1840 • Monday Page 15 5 September 1840 • Saturday Page 16 6 September 1840 • Sunday Page 16 7 September 1840 • Monday Page 16 9 September 1840 • Wednesday Page 16 11 September 1840 • Friday Page 16 13 September 1840 • Sunday Page 16 14–15 September 1840 • Monday–Tuesday Page 16 20 September 1840 • Sunday Page 16 23 September 1840 • Wednesday Page 16 28 September 1840 • Monday Page 16 29 September 1840 • Tuesday Page 16 3 October 1840 • Saturday Page 17 6 October 1840 • Tuesday Page 17 8 October 1840 • Thursday Page 17 10 October 1840 • Saturday Page 17 11 October 1840 • Sunday Page 17 12 October 1840 • Monday Page 17 17 October 1840 • Saturday Page 17 19 October 1840 • Monday Page 17 21 October 1840 • Wednesday Page 17 28 October 1840 • Wednesday Page 17 1 November 1840 • Sunday Page 18 21 November 1840 • Saturday Page 18 4 December 1840 • Friday Page 18 5 December 1840 • Saturday Page 18 10 December 1840 • Thursday Page 18 13 December 1840 • Sunday Page 18 14 December 1840 • Monday Page 18 16 December 1840 • Wednesday Page 18 20 December 1840 • Sunday Page 18 27 December 1840 • Sunday Page 19 28 December 1840 • Monday Page 19 30 December 1840 • Wednesday Page 19
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History draft; handwriting of
Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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; 19 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 January 1840 to 31 December 1840.
Historical Introduction
See Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.
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President Young
1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...
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letter of the 17 instant.

15 April 1840 • Wednesday
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See 15 Apr. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1048.

<<15> Wednesday 15, Elder
O[rson] Hyde
8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...
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Commerce
Located near middle of western boundary of state, bordering Mississippi River. European Americans settled area, 1820s. From bank of river, several feet above high-water mark, ground described as nearly level for six or seven blocks before gradually sloping...
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Jerusalem
Capital city of ancient Judea. Holy city of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Population in 1835 about 11,000; in 1840 about 13,000; and in 1850 about 15,000. Described in 1836 as “greatly reduced from its ancient size and importance.” Control of city changed...
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16 April 1840 • Thursday
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<<16>— I met with
John E. Page
25 Feb. 1799–14 Oct. 1867. Born at Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Ebenezer Page and Rachel Hill. Married first Betsey Thompson, 1831, in Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Emer Harris, 18 Aug. 1833, at Brownhelm...
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at
Lima
Area settled, 1828. Platted 1833. Post office established, 1836. Many Latter-day Saints settled in area, 1839, after expulsion from Missouri. Considered important settlement by Latter-day Saint leaders. Lima stake organized, 22 Oct. 1840. Stake reduced to...
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17 April 1840 • Friday
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See 17 Apr. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1048–1053.

<17> Friday “
Preston
Town located on River Ribble, approximately 216 miles northwest of London. Population in 1831 about 33,000. Population in 1841 about 35,000. First Latter-day Saint mission to England established, 1837–1838, with most efforts concentrated in town and surrounding...
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, Eng. April 17[th]. 1840 (X <T&S.> 119. 20. 21. 22)
[Brigham] Young
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<This evening day the Twelve drank a bottle of wine made by Mother Moon. 40 years before, held a council at her house in the evening & ordained Peter Melling Patriarch.>

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<<17> The following (X 122 T&S) or branches.>

18 April 1840 • Saturday
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<<18th.> Saturday. 18. Elders
[Brigham] Young
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[Wilford] Woodruff
1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,...
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Geo A Smith
26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...
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went to Burslem, & Elders
[Heber C.] Kimball
14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...
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&
[Willard] Richards
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to Chaidgley>

19 April 1840 • Sunday
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<19> Sunday 19 The High Council voted to meet at my house <office> every Saturday at 2.00: PM.

20 April 1840 • Monday
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<20> Monday Elders
[Brigham] Young
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[Wilford] Woodruff
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went to Wolverhampton About the time Elder
Orson Pratt
19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...
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went to Edinburgh, Scotland,
Elder [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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returned to
Liverpool
Seaport, city, county borough, and market-town in northwestern England. Experienced exponential growth during nineteenth century. Population in 1830 about 120,000. Population in 1841 about 290,000. First Latter-day Saint missionaries to England arrived in...
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. & Elders

21 April 1840 • Tuesday
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<21> Tuesday 21.— “Post office (X L. 135) Gen” “
Washington
Created as district for seat of U.S. federal government by act of Congress, 1790, and named Washington DC, 1791. Named in honor of George Washington. Headquarters of executive, legislative, and judicial branches of U.S. government relocated to Washington ...
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X (L. 135. 6)
[Brigham] Young
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Young
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[Wilford] Woodruff
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visited the old cathedral at Worcester on their way to
Ledbury
Market town in western England; situated at southern end of Malvern Hills. Population in 1831 about 4,000. Population in 1841 about 4,500. Wilford Woodruff baptized 158 people near town, spring 1840.
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where they arrived this night.

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<22> Wednesday— “
Washington
Created as district for seat of U.S. federal government by act of Congress, 1790, and named Washington DC, 1791. Named in honor of George Washington. Headquarters of executive, legislative, and judicial branches of U.S. government relocated to Washington ...
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(X L. 135. 6)
[Brigham] Young
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”— Elders
Young
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[Wilford] Woodruff
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organized a branch of the church at Froom’s Hill.

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See 23–24 Apr. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1054.

<23> Thursday 23. Els.
[Heber C.] Kimball
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[Willard] Richards
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returned to
Preston
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Elder [Brigham] Young
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visited at Moorings Cross. & 24 preached at Malvern Hill.—
Elder Kimball
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went to Eccleston & continued some days visiting the churchs <24> Friday around
Preston
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25 April 1840 • Saturday
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<25> Saturday 25[th.]
Elder [Willard] Richards
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went to
Manchester
City in northwest England, located on River Irwell. Noted for manufacture of cotton, linen, and silk goods. Population in 1831 about 187,000. Some early church publications for British Saints, including a hymnal and Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star, published...
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, found the prospectus ready for the Millenial Star.
Elder [Brigham] Young
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returned to Frooms Hill & staid at Bro
John Benbow
1 Apr. 1800–12 May 1874. Farmer. Born in Grendon Warren, Herefordshire, England. Son of Thomas Benbow and Anne Jones. Married Jane Holmes, 16 Oct. 1826, in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Christened Anglican. Later joined United Brethren. Baptized into...
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s till the 30[th.] preaching & writing Letters to his friends in America.
Elder Richards
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<29> Wednesday 29 Elders
[Orson] Hyde
8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...
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&
[John E.] Page
25 Feb. 1799–14 Oct. 1867. Born at Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Ebenezer Page and Rachel Hill. Married first Betsey Thompson, 1831, in Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Emer Harris, 18 Aug. 1833, at Brownhelm...
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were at
Quincy
Located on high limestone bluffs east of Mississippi River, about forty-five miles south of Nauvoo. Settled 1821. Adams Co. seat, 1825. Incorporated as town, 1834. Received city charter, 1840. Population in 1835 about 800; in 1840 about 2,300; and in 1845...
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Elder [Wilford] Woodruff
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wrote as follows. “
Ledbury
Market town in western England; situated at southern end of Malvern Hills. Population in 1831 about 4,000. Population in 1841 about 4,500. Wilford Woodruff baptized 158 people near town, spring 1840.
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X (T&S. 122)
Woodruff
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<30> Thursday 30[th]. Elders
[Brigham] Young
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[Wilford] Woodruff
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[Willard] Richards
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met at Elder Kington’s, DiDid at Dimock. [p. 8]
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History Draft [1 January–31 December 1840]
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