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In Addition to the Documents Themselves, Introductory Essays, Annotation, and Most Ref- Erence Material Have Been Indexed. Most Index In addition to the documents themselves, introductory essays, annotation, and most ref- erence material have been indexed. Most maps are not indexed; map coordinates for specific locations are given in the Geographical Directory. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization of quotations have been standardized. Personal names are listed by their correct spellings, not by variant spellings that may be found in the documents, unless the correct spelling is unknown. Entries for married women are generally listed under the names used during the period cov- ered by the volume, with appropriate cross-references under maiden names or other married names. Unidentified individuals, such as “Brother Van Elver,” are included in this index. In sub- entry text, Joseph Smith (JS) and Emma Smith (ES) are referred to by their initials. Recurring locations in the volume are referenced in subentries without state identification; these include Commerce (Ill.), Nauvoo (Ill.), and Kirtland (Ohio). When found in an entry, “id.” indicates an entry in the Biographical Directory or Geo- graphical Directory or other text that summarizes the topic, “def.” refers to a passage that defines the topic, “illus.” indicates a photograph or other illustration, and “handwriting of” identifies documents that an individual inscribed. A 175n303; as chairman pro tem of House of Repre- Aaron (biblical figure), 387 sentatives, 72, 81 Aaronic (Levitical) order of the priesthood, xxix, Adams Co., Ill.: id., 559; fertility of western bound- 426, 432–442 ary lands, 422n41; fund raising for church pub- Abel (biblical figure), 437, 438, 490n315 lications in, 400; stakes in, 422, 466n230. See Able, Elijah: id., 583–584; bond for property in also specific towns Nauvoo, 51, 81–85; image of, 83 (illus.); Nauvoo, African Americans: Mormons� voting rights com- properties and residences in, 576–577 (map) pared to, 154; J. Patten accused of playing vio- Abolitionism. See Slavery and abolitionism lin at Negro ball, 378–379; selling land in Abraham (biblical figure), 200, 282, 494n335, Illinois to, 82. See also Slavery and abolitionism 509n400, 516, 520 Afterlife: JS and S. Rigdon vision of eternal glory, Adam (biblical figure), 176, 177, 383, 433–434, 435, 179n318; JS on eternal punishment, 176, 178 436, 439n127, 442n136 Agriculture: hogs, slaughtering, 100; Nauvoo, manufacturing and agricultural opportunities Adam-ondi-Ahman, Mo., 161 in, 416, 464, 497–498, 501 Adams, James: id., 584; affidavits seeking redress Ague. See Malaria for losses in Missouri certified by, 53n31, 182n333; Ah-we-pe-tuck. See Nashville, Iowa Territory gubernatorial campaign, 54n35; handwriting Albert (prince consort), 391 of, 53; H. Kimball taken in by, 53; letter of in- Alcohol: G. Granger and O. Cowdery, reports of troduction to president of United States pro- drunkenness of, 241; Missouri representative, vided by, xxv, 49, 53–55 (text), 505n386; lobbying drunkenness of, 72–73; opponent of O. Hyde Illinois legislature to instruct state delegates to preaching in Pennsylvania, drunkenness of, vote for petition for redress, 106–107, 228n564; 408–409; temperance movement, 129n469; membership in church, 106, 467n240; men- Word of Wisdom, 21, 245 tioned in Proclamation of First Presidency to Aldrich, Charles, 73 the Saints Scattered Abroad, 505 Aldrich, Mark, 373n325 Letter: to JS and “associate,” 105–107 (text) Alexander, Randolph, 221 Adams, John, 21 Alexandria Gazette, 336n137 Adams, John Quincy (former president of the Allen, Charles, 146 United States): attending preaching of JS, Allred, James, 318 10-D7_index_18DEC2017-Faux-Bluelines1.indd 677 12/18/17 3:46 PM 678 INDEX Allred, Reddin, 21 Baggs, Cynthia, 205n455 Allred, Redick N., 21 Baker, Jesse, 528 Allred, William, 21 Baker, Mrs. (landlady in Washington DC), 86–87 American Anti-Slavery Society, 163n186 Baldwin, Caleb, 168n230 American Indians: baptized in Nauvoo, 380; Baldwin, Wheeler, 214, 215, 630 (chart) as “cousin Lemuel,” 279; Delaware Nation, Banger, Timothy, 93 382n365; J. Dunham�s declaration of intent to Baptism: of American Indians in Nauvoo, 380; in preach to, 313, 380, 381–384; Half-Breed Tract, Cincinnati, 401–405, 401n434; for the dead, xx, Lee Co., Iowa Territory, original purpose of, xxx, xxxi, 417, 419–420, 425, 426, 460, 469– 279n85; Kickapoo, 382n365; Mormon beliefs 470, 517, 635; of English converts, 288n130, about, 380–381; Oneida Nation, 382n364; pros- 325–327; at general conference in Commerce elytization of, 380; Stockbridge Indians, 382n365 (5–7 Oct. 1839), 21; at general conference in “Ancient of Days,” 111, 435 Nauvoo (6–8 Apr. 1840), 251; at general confer- Anderson, Stinson H., 485 ence in Nauvoo (3–5 Oct. 1840), 426; infant Andrews, Chester, 115 baptism, rejected by JS, 177, 178n312; John the Andrus, Milo, 20 Baptist conferring authority to baptize on JS Angels: F. Bishop claiming ordination as high and O. Cowdery, 440n128; before ministry of priest by, 244n645; defined by JS as having bod- Christ, 441; Mississippi River, baptisms for the ies, 490; discourse of JS on discerning types of, dead in, 417, 419, 460n205, 517n436; Mormons 489–490; translated beings ministering as an- differing from other religions in mode of, 73; gels on many planets, 434, 439 Nauvoo temple, baptismal font for, 517; in Animal sacrifice, JS on restoration of, 440n130 New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 408; JS on, 177, Annis, Brother, 222n530 178n312 An Appeal to the American People, 41–42, 42–45, Baptism of specific persons: J. Ells, 224n540; 71n113 I. Galland, 8; F. Kesler, 307; L. Knight, 505n389; Artaxerxes (Persian ruler), 306n214 S. Knowlton, 505n388; M. and W. Murray, Articles and Covenants, 13, 22n98 322n69 Ashby, Daniel, 191 Barden, Jerusha (sister-in-law of JS), 289n134, Ashworth, Brent, 51 582 (chart) Astronomical phenomenon witnessed by O. Hyde, Barlow, Israel, 317n31 406–407 Barnes, Lorenzo, 112n344, 128, 312, 407–408 Atchison, David R., 158, 160–161 Barratt, William, 394n404, 468n245 Augusta, Iowa Territory, 307–308, 559 (id.) Bartlett, Sylvester M., 499 Augustine of Hippo, 353n222 Benbow, Jane Holmes, 280n93 Australia, proselytizing in, xxxiii, 394, 459, 468, Benbow, John, 280n93, 384, 386 497 Benidict, Elder, 61 Austrian Empire at Convention of London (1840), Bennett, John Cook: id., 585; assistance offered 407n458 to Mormons by, 348, 349, 350, 352–353, 369– Avard, Sampson, 185, 188, 196 370, 503–504; as Campbellite, 371n309; as con- Averett, Elisha, 576–577 (map) vert, 467n240; eagle imagery used by, 375; Avery, Daniel, 214 general conference (3–5 Oct. 1840), participa- tion in, 418–419, 423, 425, 426, 427; on health- B iness of Nauvoo area, 501; Illinois militia and, Babbitt, Almon Whiting: id., 584; assisting Quo- 348–350, 353, 419; image of, 351 (illus.); incor- rum of the Twelve members on way to England, poration of Nauvoo and, xxiii–xxiv, 415, 418– 320; on committee for organization of stakes, 419, 425, 472–474, 475, 476n289, 500n360, 422, 466n230; discourse on priesthood, 426, 504; interest in settling in Nauvoo and join- 434; eastern United States, proselytizing in, ing church, 312, 348–350, 350–353, 369–370, 187, 240n625; Kirtland, presiding authority in, 374–376; kings and governors, revelation in- xxxv, 417, 422, 442–445, 530–533, 632 (chart); structing solemn proclamation of gospel to, misconduct and disciplining of, 313, 360–366, xxxii; at lyceum meeting, 493n328; as mayor of 395–397, 417, 442–443; prayer by, 423; revela- Nauvoo, 351 (illus.), 375n335, 473, 501n367; as tion of 19 Jan. 1841 chastising, 523 medical professional, 349, 371; mentioned in Badger, John, 630 (chart) Proclamation of First Presidency to the Saints Badlam, Alexander: id., 584–585; E. Able transfer- Scattered Abroad, 497, 503–504; as orator, ring property rights to, 84, 85; at lyceum meet- 423n48, 493; on political impact of Mormons ing, 495, 496 as voting bloc, 426; properties and residences 10-D7_index_18DEC2017-Faux-Bluelines1.indd 678 12/18/17 3:46 PM INDEX 679 in Nauvoo, 576–577 (map); revelation of 19 Jan. directed to appoint, 315; responsibilities of, 292, 1841, commended in, 493n328, 515; revelation 300n183, 302n191, 310, 339; revelation of 19 Jan. of 19 Jan. 1841 read at general conference by, 1841 on, 529 513, 514 Black, Adam, 155–157 Letters: from JS, 312, 370–374 (text); to JS Black, Ebenezer, 299, 300–301 and S. Rigdon, 312, 348–350 (text), 350–353 Black Americans. See African Americans; Slavery (text), 368–370 (text), 374–376 (text) and abolitionism Bennett, Samuel C.: id., 585; appointed as presid- Blessings: children blessed at general conference ing elder in Philadelphia, 113, 115; Cincinnati, at Commerce (5–7 Oct. 1839), 22; patriarchal, appointed to take charge of church in, 404n446, 109–111; by JS, 24, 50, 109–111, 245n650, 253, 421; Nauvoo, properties and residences in, 255, 304n207 576–577 (map); on S. Rigdon traveling to New Boggs, Lilburn W.: id., 587; accusations of acting Jersey, 224, 232–233; as scribe/clerk of Phila- in concert with Missouri vigilantes, 148, 164; delphia branch, 113 extermination order (1838), xxviii, 99n270, 126, Bent, Samuel: id., 586; children blessed by, 22; on 128, 140, 164n192, 166, 169–170, 182n330, 191, committee to investigate recommendations for 219, 248–249, 411n478, 498n352, 500n361; extra- ordination, 250; elders ordained by, 22; letter of dition order for JS (1840), xxviii–xxix; “Honey recommendation for G. Harris and, 357–359; War” and, 76–77; Mormon appeals to, 159; re- mentioned in letter of J. Page, 404; on Nauvoo dress for losses in Missouri, Mormon appeals high council, 19, 629
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