| Joseph speaks on the Kirtland Bank, Brigham on his mission
east, and Charles C. Rich on the high priests. Joseph explains why the Word
of Wisdom was given and urges members to follow it. Edward Partridge gives
a financial report. Unfortunately, no details on any of this. First Presidency
will sign licenses from now on. |
| Date |
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April 8, 1838 |
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FWR, 161–162. |
| Location |
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Far West |
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| Description |
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Conclusion of first quarterly conference in Far West. |
|
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| President |
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Joseph Smith Jr. |
|
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| Clerk |
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Ebenezer Robinson |
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| Open |
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Singing, prayer by President Brigham Young. |
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| Joseph |
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Joseph makes a few remarks on the Kirtland Bank. |
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| Brigham |
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Brigham reports his mission to Massachusetts
and New York. |
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| Charles
C. Rich |
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Charles C. Rich, president of the high priests in Zion, reports
"the principal part" of the quorum are "in good standing."
(He reads names of all.) |
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| Daniel
Miles, Levi Hancock |
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Seventies are represented by Presidents Daniel Miles and
Levi Hancock. |
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| Harvey
Green |
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Elders are represented by President Harvey Green. 124
in good standing. |
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| Joseph
on Word of Wisdom |
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Joseph makes "a few remarks on the word
of wisdom, giving the reason of its coming forth, saying it should be observd." |
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| Open |
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After an hour's adjournment, conference
opens with singing and prayer. |
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| Edward
Partridge |
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Bishop Edward
Partridge represents "the lesser Priesthood, and his council." |
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| Financial
report |
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He also reports church income and
expenses "which had passed through his hands." |
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| First
Presidency to sign licenses |
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Conference votes that the First Presidency "be
appointed to sign the licenses of the official members of the Church." |
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| Adjourn |
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Adjourn to the first Friday in July, 1838. |
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Minutes of April 12, 1838
Minutes of April 7, 1837
Far West Minutes
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