History Draft [1 January–31 December 1841]

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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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; 23 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 January 1841 to 31 December 1841.

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

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<1> Monday. 1st The first Election. X (T&S. 309) .

<3> Wednesday 3. reports, 160 baptized at , Ireland about 25, Isle of Man 70, Hawarden 30,— is in .

The city council of Organized <& opend by prayr by Joseph Smith>. when the Mayor Elect delivered his inaugurel Address, <as published in the Times & Seasons page. 316. & onward,> and the following persons were Elected by the council to their respective offices. To wit, (T&S. 319) Sheets, I presented to the City Council the following resolutions which was unanimously adopted. Resolved (T&S. 320.) wont, <I Presented a bill for> “An ordinance concerning the University of Nauvoo Li which passed as follows Sec 1. (T. & S. 321) Recrded, <I <also> presented a bill for > “An ordinance organizing the Nauvoo Legion” <which> was passed the Same day as follows Sec 1. (T&S. 321.2) Recorded” <Sec 1 (T&S. 321.2) Recorded.—> The following addition has been made to the charter of the by the Legislature, “Any citizen (T&S. 320) body,” and I gave a general invitation to my frens to enrol themselvs so as to have a perfect organization by. the 4th of July. I was appointed chairman of sever committes, viz <“on the canal”> “for vacating the town of ;” “vending spiritous Liquors:” “Code of City ordinances”: “Board of health:” &, council adjured to the 8th.

4 February 1841 • Thursday

<4.> Thursday. 4. I was Elected Lieut General of the Nauvoo Legion. <Legion Minutes, “Pursuant to an Ordinance (History of ) Companies.>

5 February 1841 • Friday

<5> Friday. 5. Elder is at Glasgow. Scotd. the church in that City numbers. 55, and the spirit of Enquiry increases

6 February 1841 • Saturday

<6> Saturday 6, Minutes of a council at Bro Richard Harrisons 72 Burlington , for organizing a co of Saints going to , on Ship Sheffield. Capt. Porter. “Elders , , , & othe[r] offices prsent. Elder was chosen prest. & Thomas Walmly, Miles Romny, Edd Martin John Tayler, Francis Clark, & John Riley. councillors to . Edward Martin Clerk & Historien, & John Tayler were ordained Elders. & his council were blessed & set apart for their mission by the <high> council.” Clerk.

7 February 1841 • Sunday

<7> Sunday 7. Ship Sheffield sailed from 235 with 235 Saints.

8 February 1841 • Monday

<8> Monday 8th writes from , To the Editor of the “Star” “Since Stanly Hill (M.S. 283.4) effect”

city council met according to adjournment & opened by prayer which was made a standing rule of the council. [p. 2]

1 February 1841 • Monday

1 Monday. 1st The first Election. X (T&S. 309) .

3 February 1841 • Wednesday

3 Wednesday 3. reports, 160 baptized at , Ireland about 25, Isle of Man 70, Hawarden 30,— is in .

The city council of Organized & opend by prayr by Joseph Smith. when the Mayor Elect delivered his inaugurel Address, as published in the Times & Seasons page. 316. & onward, and the following persons were Elected by the council to their respective offices. To wit, (T&S. 319) Sheets, I presented to the City Council the following resolutions which was unanimously adopted. Resolved (T&S. 320.) wont, I Presented a bill for “An ordinance concerning the University of Nauvoo which passed as follows Sec 1. (T. & S. 321) Recrded, I also presented a bill for “An ordinance organizing the Nauvoo Legion” which was passed the Same day as follows Sec 1 (T&S. 321.2) Recorded.— The following addition has been made to the charter of the by the Legislature, “Any citizen (T&S. 320) body,” and I gave a general invitation to my frens to enrol themselvs so as to have a perfect organization by. the 4th of July. I was appointed chairman of sever committes, viz “on the canal” “for vacating the town of ;” “vending spiritous Liquors:” “Code of City ordinances”: “Board of health:” &, council adjured to the 8th.

4 February 1841 • Thursday

4. Thursday. 4. Legion Minutes, “Pursuant to an Ordinance (History of ) Companies.

5 February 1841 • Friday

5 Friday. 5. Elder is at Glasgow. Scotd. the church in that City numbers. 55, and the spirit of Enquiry increases

6 February 1841 • Saturday

6 Saturday 6, Minutes of a council at Bro Richard Harrisons 72 Burlington , for organizing a co of Saints going to , on Ship Sheffield. Capt. Porter. “Elders , , , & other offices prsent. Elder was chosen prest. & Thomas Walmly, Miles Romny, Edd Martin John Tayler, Francis Clark, & John Riley. councillors to . Edward Martin Clerk & Historien, & John Tayler were ordained Elders. & his council were blessed & set apart for their mission by the high council.” Clerk.

7 February 1841 • Sunday

7 Sunday 7. Ship Sheffield sailed from with 235 Saints.

8 February 1841 • Monday

8 Monday 8th writes from , To the Editor of the “Star” “Since Stanly Hill (M.S. 283.4) effect”

city council met according to adjournment & opened by prayer which was made a standing rule of the council. [p. 2]

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Editorial Title
History Draft [1 January–31 December 1841]
ID #
8474
Total Pages
24
Handwriting on This Page
- Willard Richards
Footnotes
1. 11
  See 1 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1159.
2. 12
  See 3 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1159–1161.
3. 13
  See 4 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1161–1162.
4. 14
  See 5 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1162.
5. 15
  See 6 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1162.
6. 16
  See 7 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, p. 1162.
7. 17
  See 8 Feb. 1841 entry in JS History, vol. C-1, pp. 1162–1163.

History Draft [1 January–31 December 1841]

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