| John Whitmer and William
W. Phelps appoint a building committee for a House of the Lord in Far West.
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Introduction |
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| High
council and the presidents |
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The high council of
Zion was organized on July 3, 1834 with a president, two assistant presidents,
and twelve counselors. But there was not a clear understanding of the authority
of the presidents. The council understood the three presidents were presidents
of the council, but the presidents understood their authority went beyond
the council, as W. W. Phelps wrote in a letter to "Mother and Sisters"
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Minutes of April 3, 1837
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W. Phelps: presidents regulate |
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The three Presidents
of Zion act for her good whether in Zion, Kirtland, or England and have
a right to spirit in regulating the affairs of her stakes. Therefore, when
any one attempts to meddle with her affairs, they will be held to an account
before God. |
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Letter
excerpts in . |
| Council:
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The high council will
challenge the right of the presidents to appoint a committee without consulting
the council. |
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Minutes
of July 3, 1834 |
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Minutes |
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| Date |
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November 15, 1836 |
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FWR,
102.
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| Location |
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The "city at Shoal
Creek" |
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| Description |
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… a meeting of the
presidents … being duly organized … |
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| Presidents |
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John
Whitmer and W. W. Phelps |
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President
David Whitmer is in Kirtland.
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| Clerk |
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John
Corrill |
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| Construction
committee |
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At a meeting of the presidents, in the City at Shoal Creek: being duly
organized proceeded to do business. Selected and appointed Jacob Whitmer,
Elisha H. Groves, and George M. Hinkle for a building committee to assist
the Presidency to build the house of the Lord in said City.
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| Close |
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Meeting closed as usual.
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Minutes of December 22, 1836
Minutes of July 25, 1836
Clay Couunty Minutes
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