JS and others, Blessing, to , , Geauga Co., OH, 14 Feb. 1835. Featured version copied [not before 25 Feb. 1836] in Minute Book 1, pp. 150–151; handwriting of ; CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Minute Book 1.
, blessing was in substance as follows. That he shall be made like unto those who have <been> blessed before him and be favored with the same blessing. That he might receive visions, the ministration of and hear their voices & even come into the presence of God. That many millions may be converted by his instrumentality that angels may waft him from place to place and that he may stand unto the coming of our Lord and receive a crown over the kingdom of our Lord, that he be made acquainted with the day when Christ shall come, that he shall be made perfect [p. 150]
Kimball said he was surprised at his selection, “as heretofore I had known nothing about it.” (Kimball, “Journal and Record,” 22.)
Kimball, Heber C. “The Journal and Record of Heber Chase Kimball an Apostle of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,” ca. 1842–1858. Heber C. Kimball, Papers, 1837–1866. CHL. MS 627, box 1.