180 years ago today - Oct 29, 1831

Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 66. William E. McLellin (h) met Joseph at the conference in Orange a few days earlier (Minutes of October 25-26, 1831) and went home with him that day. Joseph received this revelation for William a few days later. He is to take Samuel H. Smith with him on a mission to the East.

William E. McLellin journal gives the October 29 date; heading: This day the Lord condecended to hear my prayr and give me a revelation of his will, through his prophet or seer (Joseph) -And these are the words which I wrote from his mouth, saying,

Not printed in the Book of Commandments.

Kirtland Revelations Book heading: Rev To Wm E McLelin Oct 1831.

1835 Doctrine and Covenants 74 heading: Revelation given October, 1830 [1831].

William E. McLellin Kirtland Revelations Book/McLellin journals, 45-46; KRB, 95-97.

[Source: Kenny, Scott; Saints Without Halos, 'Doctrine and Covenants,' http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml]