Emmeline B. Wells is called as the fifth general president of the Relief Society, with Clarissa Smith Williams and Julina Lambson Smith as counselors. (1)
-- 100 years ago - Oct 03, 1910
Elias Higbee: On 3 October 1840 appointed one of committee to build Nauvoo Temple and appointed to continue seeking redress for Missouri injustices. (2)
-- 170 years ago - Oct 3, 1840
[Book of Abraham] "In the afternoon I waited on most of the Twelve [apostles], at my house, and exhibited to them the ancient records, and gave explanations. This day passed off with the blessing of the Lord." (History of the Church, 2:87) (3)
-- 175 years ago - Saturday, Oct 3, 1835
1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
3 - Joseph Smith's Diary Statements Regarding Translation of His Egyptian Papyri and the Book of Abraham, Instutite for Religious Research
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