History draft; handwriting of Robert L. Campbell; docket in handwriting of ; 18 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 21 June 1844 to 8 August 1844.
recorded “O Lord how can we part with our dear brethren. O Lord save thy servants the .”
The in met in the Franklin Hall, the house was crowded to overflowing, and many could not get into the room; members who had not been in the habit of attending our meetings, came that day, to see what course the Saints would pursue, now their leaders were slain.
being the only one of the Twelve in the , addressed the Saints during the day and also in the evening. He preached in the forenoon from Rev 6th. chap. 9 10 & 11 verses. In the afternoon from Rev. 14th. chap. 6, 7, & 8 verses and in the evening on the Parable of the Fig tree as recorded by Luke in 21st. chap., and in connection read some of the Revelations given through the martyred prophet of our day.
The spirit of the Lord rested powerfully upon the , and the Saints, and their hearts were comforted.
Mond. 15 , , and with many brethren assembled to organize a Company of fishermen to supply the with fish: 28 volunteered with 8 boats and skiffs.
was appointed President, and counselors.
The Times & Seasons has the following Editorial
“The murder (pa. 584) ”
The following was written by the undersigned members of the Council
“To the Saints abroad (copy T & S pa. 586) ”
Elder returned to ; two weeks since he left , reported that all was quiet and peace in the since the burial of the martyrs.
“A Lamentation of a Jew -[]- among the afflicted and mourning sons and daughters of Zion, at the assassination of the two chieftains in Israel Joseph & ” was published in the Times & Seasons.