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Day in the Life

May 4, 1839

Journal Entry

May 04, 1839 ~ Saturday

4th ^See May 29, whare this Council is recorded^

May 4th A general conference commenced this morning on the Prysbeterian camp ground 2 miles north of
Quincy. Joseph Smith jr was president of the conference it was an interesting time much business of consequence
was accomplished during the day. it truly gave us great Joy to once more sit in conference with Br Joseph. Brothers
Albert Smith, Isaac Ouderkark & J. H. Hale spent the night with me in Quincy 4 miles

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Smith, Albert
1804-1892
22 mentions
1835 Southern Convert
5 mentions
Hale, Jonathan Harriman
1 Feb 1800 - 4 Sep 1846
148 mentions
Missionary
Smith, Joseph (Jr.)
23 Dec 1805 - 27 Jun 1844
2228 mentions

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Quincy, Adams County, Illinois

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Autobiography 1882 Leaves from My Journal

On the day following, , we met in conference at Quincy, the Prophet Joseph presiding, which caused great joy and rejoicing to all the Saints.

Autobiography 1882 Leaves from My Journal Notes 1

night. On the day following , we met in conference in Quincy The prophet Joseph presiding which caused great joy to all the Saints, much business was done

Autobiography 1883 Tullidge's Quarterly Magazine

On the day following, , we met in conference at Quincy, the Prophet Joseph presiding, which caused great joy and rejoicing to all the Saints.

Autobiography 1883 Tullidge's Quarterly Magazine Notes 1

On the day following which was A General Conference commenced in the morning on the Presbyterian camp ground two miles north of Quincy. Joseph was with the Church again and was presiding over a General Conference. It was an interesting time and it truly gave the Saints great joy to have their beloved Prophet with them again. During the day

Events

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April 6, 1839
Church leaders escape while being transported for trial with the help of their guards; Church members move to Commerce, Illinois and establish Nauvoo.
May 4, 1839
Wilford receives the official call to serve his third mission.

May 4, 1839