History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]

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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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; 25 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 July 1842 to 31 December 1842.

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<21> and decided by unanimous acclamation, that the printing of the Millennial Star, and all other publications in , relating to the church of Jesus christ of Latter Day Saints be suspended on the return of Elder , from that country, until further instructions from the Quorum; and that the foregoing minutes be forwarded to , or the Editor of the “Star” which was done by letter from the president & clerk of the council.

22 November 1842 • Tuesday

<22> Tuesday 22. I arrived at home, after a pleasant out, in good health & spirits,

23 November 1842 • Wednesday

<23> Wednesday 23 At home all day,

24 November 1842 • Thursday

<24> Thursday 24 As by report of the papers, the island of Madeira was visited by a dreadful storm, The Summer was hot & weather fine till the 15 when the rain commenced falling heavily. & continued till to the 24, at 1 o clock PM the water fell in torrents, the sky became dark, the streets in the capital became inundated, & the affrighted inhabitants in town and country fled in every direction to the Mountains. Upwards of 200 houses were destroyed <at Funchal>, and much corn & wine, The damage to lives, houses & crops on the Island, & boats in the harbors was incalculable.

26 November 1842 • Saturday

<26> Saturday 26. At home most of the day, <at home in the morning, at 10 AM. in city council which resolved that the inscription for the seal (city council RB) charter> Wrote Esqer, (L. B. 241 &c.) J. S.

In the P.M. went to see President in co with . he was suddenly & sevely attacked with disease with strong symptoms of apoplexy, which was followed immediately with laying on of hands & prayer— accompanied with the use of herbs.— profane vomiting and purging followed, which were favorable indications, although few so violently attacked, ever survive long. Yet the brethern were united in faith & we had firm hopes of his recovery.

27 November 1842 • Sunday

<27> Sunday 27. At home, except visiting , who remained extremely sick.

28 November 1842 • Monday

<28> Monday 28. at home (LL. 210 &c) P.M.

29 November 1842 • Tuesday

<29> Tuesday 29 In council (LL 211) court

30 November 1842 • Wednesday

<30> Monday 30 A M (LL111) nonsuited

a severe storm of snow rain & wind is reported to have been experienced at this day & evening, doing much damage to the ships & wharves [p. 16]

21 and decided by unanimous acclamation, that the printing of the Millennial Star, and all other publications in , relating to the church of Jesus christ of Latter Day Saints be suspended on the return of Elder , from that country, until further instructions from the Quorum; and that the foregoing minutes be forwarded to , or the Editor of the “Star” which was done by letter from the president & clerk of the council.

22 November 1842 • Tuesday

22 Tuesday 22. I arrived at home, after a pleasant out, in good health & spirits,

23 November 1842 • Wednesday

23 Wednesday 23 At home all day,

24 November 1842 • Thursday

24 Thursday 24 As by report of the papers, the island of Madeira was visited by a dreadful storm, The Summer was hot & weather fine till the 15 when the rain commenced falling heavily. & continued to the 24, at 1 o clock PM the water fell in torrents, the sky became dark, the streets in the capital became inundated, & the affrighted inhabitants in town and country fled to the Mountains. Upwards of 200 houses were destroyed at Funchal, and much corn & wine, The damage to lives, houses & crops on the Island, & boats in the harbors was incalculable.

26 November 1842 • Saturday

26 Saturday 26. , at home in the morning, at 10 AM. in city council which resolved that the inscription for the seal (city council RB) charter Wrote Esqer, (L. B. 241 &c.) J. S.

27 November 1842 • Sunday

27 Sunday 27. At home, except visiting , who remained extremely sick.

28 November 1842 • Monday

28 Monday 28. at home (LL. 210 &c) P.M.

29 November 1842 • Tuesday

29 Tuesday 29 In council (LL 211) court

30 November 1842 • Wednesday

30 Monday 30 A M (LL111) nonsuited

a severe storm of snow rain & wind is reported to have been experienced at this day & evening, doing much damage to the ships & wharves [p. 16]

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Editorial Title
History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]
ID #
8476
Total Pages
26
Handwriting on This Page
- Willard Richards
Footnotes
1. 112
  See 22 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1421.
2. 113
  See 23 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1421.
3. 114
  See 24 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1421.
4. 115
  See 26 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1421–1422.
5. 116
  See 27 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1422.
6. 117
  See 28 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1422–1423.
7. 118
  See 29 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1423.
8. 119
  See 30 Nov. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1423.

History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]

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