History Draft [1 January–31 December 1840]

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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.

For more information on the History Drafts, see Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.

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<4> Wednesday March 4, 1840 on or about this day I arrived safely at , after a wearisome journey, though <alternate> snows, & mud, having witnessed many vexatious movements in government offices, whose sole object should be the peace & prosperity, & happiness of the whole people, but instead of this I discerned that popular clamor, & personal aggrandizements were the ruling principles of of those in authority, & my heart faints within me when I see by the visions of the almighty the end of this nation, who if she continues to disregard the cries, & petitions of her virtuous citizens as she has done & is now doing. I have also enjoyed many precious moments with the saints during my journey. On my home I did not fail to proclaim the iniquity & insolence of , towards myself, & an injured people which will have its effect upon the public mind; and may he never be elected again to any office of Trust or power, by which he may abuse the innocent, & let the guilty go free. I depended on to keep my daily journal during this journey but he has failed me, & many dates are lost through his neglect, or that he has never made any actions

Elders and returned to . & held a conference where may many elders were ordained.

This day also the Committee on the judiciary made the following report, “Report of the Committee ( L.128,129,130 ◊◊ Stor, p. “26 congress ( M. Lter 65, 66, 67 memorial”

5 March 1840 • Thursday

<5> Thursday 5th. Elder wrote from England. “ Myself (T&S.

<5> Thursday 5[th.] “Lee Co (’s afft. )

6 March 1840 • Friday

<6> Friday 6. I attend the meeting of the High council of Iowa, at s, . Extracts from the minutes of the council “Prest. Joseph Smith <(Iowa Record 89, 90.) Missouri”>

8 March 1840 • Sunday

<8> Sunday 8th. I attended the High council of , at s, & preached in Columbian Hall.

9 March 1840 • Monday

<9> Monday 9. Elders . . , , & Sailed on the from on the Patrick Henry for .

“Washington (104 105) ” [p. 5]

4 March 1840 • Wednesday

4 Wednesday March 4, 1840 on or about this day I arrived safely at , after a wearisome journey, though alternate snows, & mud, having witnessed many vexatious movements in government offices, whose sole object should be the peace & prosperity, & happiness of the whole people, but instead of this I discerned that popular clamor, & personal aggrandizements were the ruling principles of of those in authority, & my heart faints within me when I see by the visions of the almighty the end of this nation, if she continues to disregard the cries, & petitions of her virtuous citizens as she has done & is now doing. I have also enjoyed many precious moments with the saints during my journey. On my home I did not fail to proclaim the iniquity & insolence of , towards myself, & an injured people which will have its effect upon the public mind; and may he never be elected again to any office of Trust or power, by which he may abuse the innocent, & let the guilty go free. I depended on to keep my daily journal during this journey but he has failed me,

Elders and returned to . & held a conference where many elders were ordained.

“26 congress ( M. Lter 65, 66, 67 memorial”

5 March 1840 • Thursday

5 Thursday 5[th.] “Lee Co (’s afft. )

6 March 1840 • Friday

6 Friday 6. I attend the meeting of the High council of Iowa, at s, . Extracts from the minutes of the council “Prest. Joseph Smith (Iowa Record 89, 90.) Missouri”

8 March 1840 • Sunday

8 Sunday 8th. I attended the High council of , at s, & preached in Columbian Hall.

9 March 1840 • Monday

9 Monday 9. Elders . . , , & Sailed from on the Patrick Henry for .

“Washington (104 105) ” [p. 5]

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Editorial Title
History Draft [1 January–31 December 1840]
ID #
8473
Total Pages
20
Handwriting on This Page
- Willard Richards
Footnotes
1. 31
  See 4 Mar. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1023–1025.
2. 32
  See 5 Mar. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1025.
3. 33
  See 6 Mar. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1025–1026.
4. 34
  See 8 Mar. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1026.
5. 35
  See 9 Mar. 1840 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1026–1027.

History Draft [1 January–31 December 1840]

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