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Conference Minutes and Re-Organization

Times and Seasons, vol. 4, p. 303

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

The Lima branch met in conference pursuant to appointment, at the house of Amos Scott, in Hancock county, June 11, 1843.

The house was called to order by President Morley, at 10 o'clock, A. M.; and after laying before the saints the object of the meeting, the choir sung an hymn, and Elder H. C. Kimball opened by prayer, the services of the day. The president then arose and stated that it was the privilege of the saints to make their selections for president and council, bishop and council, and high council, to govern the affairs of the kingdom in this branch, when the following nominations were made.

It was motioned, seconded and carried, that Elder Isaac Morley, still remain our president, and Walter Cox and Edwin Whiting still remain his councillors [councilors].

It was motioned and carried, that Elder Gardner Snow, still remain our bishop, and Clark Hallett and Henry Deam, continue as his councillors [councilors].

(To be Continued.)

Nauvoo, September 2d, 1843.