Doctor Steuss Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 <div align="right">Pioneer Camp, Wednesday, May 26, 1847</div>To Marshall O.P. Rockwell:Sir – You are hereby commanded to bring, wherever found, the body of Col. George Mills, before the Right Reverend Bishop [Edson] Whipple, at his Quarters, there to answer to the following charge, viz.: -- That of emitting in meeting on Sunday last, a sound, a posteriori, (from his seat of honor) somewhat resembling the rumble of distant thunder, or the heavy discharge of artillery, thereby endangering the steadiness of the olfactory nerves of those present as well as diverting their minds from the discourse of the speaker.--------------Letter to Rockwell for a mock trial while the Saints were traveling (around the time they reached Chimney Rock). As cited in Schindler’s biography of OPR, Second Edition, pg. 157. Original in possession of the LDS Church Historical Department. Quote
bunnzy Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 it took me a reread to understand what it meant. then i laughed so loud i scared the baby. how on earth did you find this? Quote
Doctor Steuss Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Posted August 28, 2007 how on earth did you find this?I have no life.I love it because, despite all the bad stuff that was going on around them, they still found the time to make jokes about farts.The humor of men transcends time and space. Quote
Alaskagain Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 The humor of men transcends time and space.I think also HF must have a great sense of humor. Quote
a-train Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 So just so I understand, this was actually sent out? I definitely laughed, but this seems too good to be true. This sounds like a modern-day internet circulated piece. But, I wouldn't be surprised that this letter was actually sent like that. Those saints were great! -a-train Quote
Doctor Steuss Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Posted August 29, 2007 So just so I understand, this was actually sent out? I definitely laughed, but this seems too good to be true. This sounds like a modern-day internet circulated piece. But, I wouldn't be surprised that this letter was actually sent like that. Those saints were great!-a-trainThis is an actual note that was penciled on the date indicated at the top. As the Saints were making their trek West, they began to pass the time by holding mock trials. It gave them a good reprieve, and they enjoyed the joys of "calling" various high ranking Church authorities to trial, and having them answer to various "charges."This particular note was for one such mock trial. Brigham, a few days after this little letter was written, harangued the Saints for their levity. He felt that they were losing their religious zeal and he put a stop to the mock trials. Quote
Iggy Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 Brigham, a few days after this little letter was written, harangued the Saints for their levity. He felt that they were losing their religious zeal and he put a stop to the mock trials.What an ol stick in the mud! Quote
Doctor Steuss Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Posted August 29, 2007 <div class='quotemain'> Brigham, a few days after this little letter was written, harangued the Saints for their levity. He felt that they were losing their religious zeal and he put a stop to the mock trials.What an ol stick in the mud! He actually even threatened to turn the wagon train around (true story -- although the following dialogue is a re-enactment which may not resemble actual events):John Eldridge: Brother Brigham, William Clayton is touching me again.Brigham: I swear, I will turn this wagon train around. Don’t make me come back there! That’s it; we’re going back to Missouri. I don’t do these trips for me you know… I am so turning this wagon train around if you don’t cut it out. Quote
Iggy Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 He actually even threatened to turn the wagon train around (true story -- although the following dialogue is a re-enactment which may not resemble actual events):John Eldridge: Brother Brigham, William Clayton is touching me again.Brigham: I swear, I will turn this wagon train around. Don’t make me come back there! That’s it; we’re going back to Missouri. I don’t do these trips for me you know… I am so turning this wagon train around if you don’t cut it out. What a hoot you are! I can just hear him. Brigham: If I hear one more peep out of either of you, I am going to come back there and . . . Eldridge and Clayton in unison: PEEP, PEEP - snork, giggle, OH NO, here he comes, quick run . . . . . . Quote
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