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Originally called Shoal Creek. Located fifty-five miles northeast of Independence. Surveyed 1823; first settled by whites, 1831. Site purchased, 8 Aug. 1836, before Caldwell Co. was organized for Latter-day Saints in Missouri. William W. Phelps and John Whitmer...
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, Caldwell Co., MO], 28 Apr. 1838. Featured version copied [ca. 28 Apr. 1838] in JS, Journal, Mar.–Sept. 1838, pp. 34–37; handwriting of
George W. Robinson
14 May 1814–10 Feb. 1878. Clerk, postmaster, merchant, clothier, banker. Born at Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Clerk and recorder for Kirtland high...
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; CHL. Includes use marks. For more complete source information, see the source note for JS, Journal, Mar.–Sept. 1838.

Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Minutes, 28 April 1838, as Reported by Ebenezer Robinson.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Minutes, 28 April 1838, as Reported by George W. Robinson Journal, March–September 1838 *Minutes, 28 April 1838, as Reported by Ebenezer Robinson Minute Book 2
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the speaker,
10
Ebenezer Robinson’s minutes state that Lyon “made confession to the satisfaction of the Council” after “some lengthy remarks by the Councellors, and very good instruction given by Councellor Smith,” suggesting that JS may be “the speaker” referred to here.
who leveled a voley of darts, which came upon the old man, like <a> huricanes upon the mountain tops, which seemingly, was about to sweep the victom entirely out of the reach of mercy, but amidst the clashing of the sword of Justice, mercy still claimed the victom,
11
See Book of Mormon, 1830 ed., 339, 340 [Alma 42:23–24, 31].
and saved him still in the
church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...
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, and in this last kingdom
12
JS’s revelations framed the work of the Latter-day Saints as a final dispensation of the gospel in preparation for the second coming of Jesus Christ and a transition into the millennial kingdom of God. (See, for example, Revelation, 23 July 1837 [D&C 112:30–32].)
Happy is it for those whose sins (like this mans) goes before them to Judgement,
13
See 1 Timothy 5:24.
that they may yet repent and be saved in the Kingdom of our God.
Council
A governing body of twelve high priests. The first high council was organized in Kirtland, Ohio, on 17 February 1834 “for the purpose of settling important difficulties which might arise in the church, which could not be settled by the church, or the bishop...
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desided, that inasmuch as this man, had confessed his sins, and asked for, forgiveness, and promised to mark well the path of his feet,
14
See Proverbs 4:26; and Hebrews 12:13.
and do, (inasmuch as lay in his power.) what God, Should required at his hand<s>. accordingly, it was decided, that he give up his
license
A document certifying an individual’s office in the church and authorizing him “to perform the duty of his calling.” The “Articles and Covenants” of the church implied that only elders could issue licenses; individuals ordained by a priest to an office in...
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as
High Priest
An ecclesiastical and priesthood office. Christ and many ancient prophets, including Abraham, were described as being high priests. The Book of Mormon used the term high priest to denote one appointed to lead the church. However, the Book of Mormon also discussed...
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, and stand as a member in the Church, this in consequence of his being concidered not capable of dignifying that office, &c
15
Ebenezer Robinson’s minutes indicate that the high council concurred in the decision, which, according to established practice, was likely presented by Marsh or by Marsh and Patten.
Council Adjourned

Geo. W. Robinson
14 May 1814–10 Feb. 1878. Clerk, postmaster, merchant, clothier, banker. Born at Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1836. Clerk and recorder for Kirtland high...
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Minutes, 28 April 1838, as Reported by George W. Robinson
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[10]
Ebenezer Robinson’s minutes state that Lyon “made confession to the satisfaction of the Council” after “some lengthy remarks by the Councellors, and very good instruction given by Councellor Smith,” suggesting that JS may be “the speaker” referred to here.
[11]
See Book of Mormon, 1830 ed., 339, 340 [Alma 42:23–24, 31].
[12]
JS’s revelations framed the work of the Latter-day Saints as a final dispensation of the gospel in preparation for the second coming of Jesus Christ and a transition into the millennial kingdom of God. (See, for example, Revelation, 23 July 1837 [D&C 112:30–32].)
[13]
See 1 Timothy 5:24.
[14]
See Proverbs 4:26; and Hebrews 12:13.
[15]
Ebenezer Robinson’s minutes indicate that the high council concurred in the decision, which, according to established practice, was likely presented by Marsh or by Marsh and Patten.