J Smith Sr. and Samuel arrive with Mr. Knight at Joseph's (1)
-- about Monday, February 02, 1829
Harmony, Joseph Knight returns home. (1)
-- about Wednesday, February 04, 1829
Harmony, D&C 4 received for Joseph Smith Sr. (1)
J Smith Sr. and Samuel leave Harmony for home. (1)
-- February 4, 1829
[Revelations] Harmony, Pennsylvania. Doctrine and Covenants 4. For Joseph Smith Sr. Serve the Lord, the field is white, thrust in your sickle eye single to the glory of God. Ask, knock.
Book of Commandments 3 heading: A Revelation given to Joseph, the father of Joseph, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, February, 1829, saying:.
1835 Book of Commandments 31 heading: Revelation given to Joseph Smith, Sr. , given February, 1829. (2)
-- about Thursday, February 12, 1829
Manchester, J Smith Sr. and Samuel arrive at home in Manchester. (1)
-- March 1-31, 1829
[Revelations] Harmony, Pennsylvania. Doctrine and Covenants 5. Martin Harris wants proof of the plates. Joseph Smith himself is the proof. May not show plates without permission. Joseph's only gift is gift of translation. After ordination, preach. Later generations may receive further evidence, but this generation only gets word of the Lord through Joseph. Three witnesses to be called and ordained. They will be empowered to see by the Spirit and hear God testify from heaven. If world won't accept their testimony earth will be scourged until empty. Joseph not to yield to enticements of men. Martin may see if he humbles himself, otherwise he will be condemned. Cease translating for a time. Enemies lie in wait to kill Joseph.
Newel K. Whitney Papers, Box 1, fd. 1.
Book of Commandments 4 heading: A revelation to Joseph and Martin, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, March, 1829 when Martin desired of the Lord to know whether Joseph had, in his possession, the record of the Nephites.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 32 heading: Revelation given March, 1829. (2)
-- about Sunday, March 8, 1829
DD&C 5 received.C 5 received. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - http://www.eldenwatson.net/BoM.htm
2 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
Clair Barrus
