January 3, 1843
While in Springfield awaiting trial, Joseph Smith called upon Sister Crane and blessed her baby, Joseph Smith Crane.
Ecclesiastical Duties
January 17, 1843
At an overflowing public meeting at his home, Joseph Smith spoke at length on the kingdom of God and the manner of baptism performed by John the Baptist.
January 20, 1843
Joseph Smith attended a meeting with the Twelve, where he told them that from April 6, 1844, he would prepare for a mission with them throughout the United States, England, and other countries. The council also considered the case of Orson Pratt and his reinstatement in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
January 20, 1843
Joseph Smith rebaptized Orson Pratt and his wife, Sarah, confirmed them in the Church, and ordained Brother Pratt to his former office in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
February 13, 1843
In the course of an evening at Elder Orson Hyde's home, Joseph Smith remarked that "those brethren who came here having money, and purchased without the Church and without counsel, must be cut off."
March 14, 1843
After Joseph Smith returned from Ramus, Illinois, he explained to Jedediah M. Grant why he (Joseph) had turned pale and lost strength the previous day while blessing nineteen children.
April 6, 1843
At the afternoon session of the annual conference of the Church, Joseph Smith taught about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
April 8, 1843
Joseph Smith asked the congregation to pray to calm the winds while he spoke to them at the morning session of conference.
April 12, 1843
Joseph Smith was the first on board the steamer Maid of Iowa to welcome 240 members from England, as well as Parley P. Pratt and his family.
May 1, 1843
Joseph Smith paid Lucien Woodworth, general contractor, monies toward the building of the Nauvoo House.
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