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1834

June 23, 1834

Clay County June 23, 1834

A Council of High Priests met according to revelation in order to choose some of the first Elders to receive their endowments being appointed by the voice of the Spirit through Br. Joseph Smith, jr. President of the Church of Christ.

Proceeded First:

Edward Partridge-Is called & chosen and is to go to Kirtland to receive his endowment with power from on high-And also stand in his office as Bishop to purchase lands in the land of Missouri.

William W. Phelps-Is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high & help carry on the printing establishment in Kirtland till Zion is redeemed.

Isaac Morley is called & chosen and is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power from on high in Kirtland and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and preach the Gospel.

John Corrill The same as Isaac Morley

John Whitmer Is called and chosen And it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment with power in Kirtland with power from on high-And to continue in his office

David Whitmer Is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive an endowment from on high in Kirtland-And to stand in the office that is appointed unto him.

A.S. Gilbert-Is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment from on high in Kirtland-And to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and to proclaim the everlasting gospel until Zion is redeemed-But he said he could not do it-And truly he departed his life a few days after this was given-And we are left to lament his loss.

Peter Whitmer, jr. is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment, in Kirtland with power from on high, and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and proclaim the Gospel.

Simeon Carter is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high, and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and proclaim the everlasting Gospel.

Newel Knight is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and to assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house, and to preach the Gospel.

Thomas B. Marsh is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high, and his office made known hereafter.

Lyman Wight is called and chosen, and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high-And return to Zion and have his office appointed unto him hereafter.

Parley P. Pratt is called and chosen and it is appointed unto him to receive his endowment in Kirtland with power from on high and assist in gathering up the strength of the Lord's house and proclaim the gospel.