September 1, 1835
Joseph Smith wrote an extensive letter to the elders in Missouri, explaining his actions and motives in settling the Saints there.
Writings
September 14, 1835
Under Joseph Smith's direction and in accordance with instructions in Doctrine and Covenants 25, the high council instructed Emma Smith, the Prophet's wife, to prepare a new selection of sacred hymns to be printed by William W. Phelps.
September 22, 1835
Oliver Cowdery recorded the words to multiple blessings that Joseph Smith had given.
October 7, 1835
Joseph Smith recommenced translating the ancient Egyptian records.
October 19, 1835
Joseph Smith exhibited to a number of visitors the ancient Egyptian records he had been translating.
About November 16, 1835
Joseph Smith received and responded to a letter from Harvey Whitlock, in which Brother Whitlock asked for forgiveness of his past sins.
November 20, 1835
At home, Joseph Smith made rapid progress translating the Egyptian records, and he received a Hebrew Bible, Greek and Hebrew lexicons, and a Webster's dictionary from Oliver Cowdery, who had recently returned from New York.
December 18, 1835
Joseph Smith received and promptly replied to a letter from his brother William in which William asked forgiveness for his abuse at a debate on December 16.
August 19, 1836
Joseph Smith wrote a letter to his wife, Emma, letting her know of his concern for her well-being in his absence.
September 4, 1837
Joseph Smith dictated a letter to John Corrill and the Church in Missouri.
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