Autobiography Volume 1 circa 1842-1865
Manchester
This day the quorum of the Twelve met pursuant to adjournment.
The President called upon Elder Hyde to open by prayer
which was accordingly done.
The quorum then signed a letter of commendation to
the Churches in England for Elder Hyde.
The business of publishing the Star and Hymn Book
was taken into consideration. Brother John Taylor moved that
those who have had the care and superintendancy of publishing
the Star and Hymn Book should dispose of them according
to their own wishes and dispose of the procedes in the same
way: Seconded by Elder Orson Pratt and carried by a
unanimous vote.
Moved by Elder Young seconded by Elder Richards
that Elder Parley P. Pratt conduct the publication of the Millennial
Star as Editor and Sole Proprietor of the same after the close
of this present volume
Resolved that Elder Parley Pratt reprint the
Hymn Book if he deem it expedient. The Hymn Book
is not to be altered except the typhographical errors
The above resolve was moved by Elder George A Smith;
Seconded by Elder Willford Woodruff; Carried unanimously
(Conference adjourned) Orson Hyde Clerk
