History Draft [6 August 1838–30 December 1839]

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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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; 71 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 6 August 1838 to 30 December 1839.
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<Septr. 7> trials. particularly in . While satan was trying to, mob & murder the in , he was at the same time trying to stir up strife. & weaken the faith of the saints in . This day went into Burslem. Among the Staffordshire Potteries & re-commended a work which was beguen— a short time previous by Elder , who had prea[c]hed there a few times, and led a few into the .

8 September 1838 • Saturday

<camp> <8> Saturday 8th The camp passed one into the statee of , leaving Pilot Grove on the right. traveelld 25 miles. 448 from .

The met in X (see G. [JS, Journal] p. 81.) . to defend the place.

9 September 1838 • Sunday

<Load of Guns intercepted> <9> Monday <Sunday> 9. This morning <#> (see G [JS Journal] p 81 & 82) finding out,

under the civil authorities of , who issued the writ, for securing the arrms. and arresting the carriers. The prisoners were brought to for trial, On the trial

<Camp> The camp travelld 2 mi before breakfast. and tented on each side of the Little Ambro. near the west line of Edgar County. where the sisters made a washing, as directed by the council, as they had not had the privilige for some days, while some had died. & others were sick. The camp was instructed by the council that they could not all go up to in a body. but that it was wisdom that some should look out places and stop th[r]ough the winter. & work & get means to help themselves with when they g◊t arrived, as the money receivd at Bath was growing short; but the ought to go up as s◊◊◊ and locate their families as soon as possible, and go forth & preach the gospel.—

10 September 1838 • Monday

<10> Monday 10th. There was one a child born in camp this mornig, son of Reuben Daniels. 9 or 10 families concluded to look for a place & stop over winter. The camp passed passed Independence & across 15 mile prairie in all 22 miles— & encamped by a small stream.

<Trial of &c> This day the prisone[r]s. , Wm L. McHoney. & were brought before . Justice of the peace for trial examination. The prisoners asked for bail for to allow time to get. The law— allowed no bail, but the court adjound [adjourned] till wedneday to give time <for prison[er]s> to get council. After the arrest the facts were communictd [communicated] to by letter, asking his advice how to <’s Letters> dispose of the guns & prisone[r]s.— Under date of <> Sept 10th advised by letter. to “turn the prisoners loose. & let them receive kind treatment; that <the> guns were govenmt [government] prope[r]ty. in the care of Capt [p. 13]

Septr. 7 trials. particularly in . While satan was trying to, mob & murder the in , he was at the same time trying to stir up strife. & weaken the faith of the saints in . This day went into Burslem. Among the Staffordshire Potteries & re-commended a work which was beguen— a short time previous by Elder , who had preached there a few times, and led a few into the .

8 September 1838 • Saturday

camp 8 Saturday 8th The camp passed on into the statee of , leaving Pilot Grove on the right. traveelld 25 miles. 448 from .

The met in X (see G. JS, Journal p. 81.) to defend the place.

9 September 1838 • Sunday

Load of Guns intercepted 9 Sunday 9. This morning # (see G JS Journal p 81 & 82) finding out,

under the civil authorities of , who issued the writ, for securing the arrms. and arresting the carriers. The prisoners were brought to for trial,

Camp The camp travelld 2 mi before breakfast. and tented on each side of Little Ambro. near the west line of Edgar County. where the sisters made a washing, as directed by the council, as they had not had the privilige for some days, while some had died. & others were sick. The camp was instructed by the council that they could not all go up to in a body. but that it was wisdom that some should look out places and stop through the winter. & work & get means to help themselves with when they arrived, as the money receivd at Bath was growing short; but the ought to go up and locate their families as soon as possible, and go forth & preach the gospel.—

10 September 1838 • Monday

10 Monday 10th. There was a child born in camp this mornig, son of Reuben Daniels. 9 or 10 families concluded to look for a place & stop over winter. The camp passed Independence & across 15 mile prairie in all 22 miles— & encamped by a small stream.

Trial of &c This day the prisoners. , Wm L. McHoney. & were brought before . Justice of the peace for examination. The prisoners asked for bail to allow time to get. The law— allowed no bail, but the court adjound [adjourned] till wedneday to give time for prisoners to get council. After the arrest the facts were communictd [communicated] to by letter, asking his advice how to ’s Letters dispose of the guns & prisoners.— Under date of Sept 10th advised by letter. to “turn the prisoners loose. & let them receive kind treatment; that the guns were govenmt government property. in the care of Capt [p. 13]

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Editorial Title
History Draft [6 August 1838–30 December 1839]
ID #
8472
Total Pages
74
Handwriting on This Page
- Willard Richards
Footnotes
1. 44
  TEXT: Possibly “re-commenced”.
2. 45
  See 8 Sept. 1838 entry in JS History, vol. B-1, p. 822.
3. 46
  See 9 Sept. 1838 entry in JS History, vol. B-1, pp. 822–823.
4. 47
  See 10 Sept. 1838 entry in JS History, vol. B-1, p. 823.

History Draft [6 August 1838–30 December 1839]

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