"To O. Cowdery, Kirtland, October 28, 1834."
Chapter XI.
A Moment's Peace—Council Meetings in Ohio and Missouri.
Temporary Peace.
The excitement of the people began to subside and the Saints, both in Missouri and Ohio, began to enjoy a little peace. The elders began to go forth, two and two, preaching the word to all that would hear, and many were added to the Church daily.[[1]]
The Prophet as Foreman.
September 1.—I continued to preside over the Church, and in forwarding the building of the house of the Lord in Kirtland. I acted as foreman in the Temple stone quarry, and when other duties would permit, labored with my own hands.
Message to Wm. Cherry.