September 1, 1842
While in seclusion, Joseph Smith dictated a general epistle to the Church concerning the work of baptisms for the dead, which was later canonized as Doctrine and Covenants 127.
Visions and Revelations
September 7, 1842
Joseph Smith wrote a letter to the Church containing further instruction concerning baptisms for the dead, which was later canonized as Doctrine and Covenants 128.
February 9, 1843
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 129, a revelation about the nature of heavenly beings, stating "there are two kinds of beings in heaven," resurrected angels who have bodies of flesh and bones and "the spirits of just men made perfect."
February 18, 1843
Joseph Smith taught that the earth would eventually be a Urim and Thummim.
April 2, 1843
After hearing Orson Hyde preach on the Second Coming, Joseph Smith kindly corrected him in private and at a public meeting. Some of his instructions to Elder Hyde became Doctrine and Covenants 130.
May 17, 1843
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 131, a revelation containing requirements for obtaining the celestial degree of glory.
June 11, 1843
An account of the First Vision is recorded this day in the diary of Church member Levi Richards. Presumably the entry was written shortly after Richards heard the Prophet share his experience.
July 12, 1843
Joseph Smith dictated Doctrine and Covenants 132, a revelation about the eternal marriage covenant, in the presence of his brother Hyrum and William Clayton, his recorder. This revelation may have been received as early as 1831.
September 15, 1843
An account of the First Vision appears in the newspaper article of the Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette by David Nye White based on his interview with Joseph Smith in August 1843. The article was reprinted the following week in the New York Spectator.
February 3, 1844
In the assembly room above the Red Brick Store, Joseph Smith related a dream about his efforts to save friends on a steamboat and walking on the water with his brother Samuel.
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