Today in Mormon History - Nov 01

Today in Mormon History ...

The Florida and West Mexican Missions are organized. (1)
-- 50 years ago - Nov 01, 1960

Notice in "Times and Seasons:" ". . . It is requested that all those who have been endowed with a poetical genius, whose muse has not been altogether idle, will feel enough interest in a work of this kind, to immediately forward all choice, newly composed or revised hymns. In designating those who arc endowed with Poetical genius, we do not intend to exclude others; we mean all who have good hymns that will cheer the heart of the righteous man, to send them as soon as practicable directed to Mrs. Emma Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois. POST PAID." (2)
-- 170 years ago - Nov 1, 1840

[Black History] Joseph Smith reaffirms "official" anti-abolitionist position, (3)
-- 175 years ago - Nov 1, 1835


1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
3 - http://www.xtimeline.com/events.aspx?q=Bif200802111550260291166

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