September 26, 1831
Joseph Smith completed Matthew 26:1-23 in his work on the inspired translation of the Bible.
Writings
November 9, 1831
Joseph Smith spent much of his time reviewing and arranging the commandments and revelations in preparation for Oliver Cowdery to take them to the printing press in Independence, Missouri.
November 16, 1831
After Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer left for Missouri with the compiled revelations and commandments, Joseph Smith resumed his inspired translation of the scriptures with Sidney Rigdon as his scribe.
February 16, 1832
Joseph Smith worked through John 5:20-40 in his inspired translation of the Bible.
June 6, 1832
Joseph Smith wrote a letter to his wife, Emma, while at the Porter tavern, telling her of his meditation and prayers in a nearby grove.
July 1832
Joseph Smith completed his work on the inspired translation of the New Testament.
About July 31, 1832
Joseph Smith dictated a letter to William W. Phelps concerning the brethren in the settlement of Zion in Jackson County, Missouri.
October 13, 1832
On a trip with Newel K. Whitney, Joseph Smith wrote to his wife, Emma, describing his fascination with Manhattan Island.
About November 27, 1832
Joseph Smith wrote a letter to William W. Phelps in Independence, Missouri, about consecration, an extract of which appears in Doctrine and Covenants 85.
January 4, 1833
In a letter to N. C. Saxton, editor of the American Revivalist and Rochester Observer, Joseph Smith taught about the gathering of Israel and prophesied of pestilence and civil war.
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