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1829. April 16. Mr. Joseph Smith, jun., saw O. Cowdery the first time. Translation of the "Book of Mormon" resumed, O. Cowdery acting as secretary. May 15. John the Baptist ordained into the Aaronic priesthood Mr. Joseph Smith, jun., and O. Cowdery, his amanuensis, who forthwith baptized each other. June or July. The Plates of the "Book of Mormon" were shown by the Angel of God to the three earthly witnesses—Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.

1830. The "Book of Mormon" was translated and published, and this year is No. 1 of the Mormon Æra. April 6. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was organized at Manchester, N.Y. It began with six members or elders being ordained, viz., Mr. Joseph Smith, sen., Mr. Hyrum Smith, Mr. Joseph Smith, jun., Mr. Samuel Smith, Mr. Oliver Cowdery, and Mr. Joseph Knight. The Sacrament was administered, and hands were laid on for the gift of the Holy Ghost on this first occasion in the Church. April 11. Oliver Cowdery preached the first public discourse on this dispensation, and the principles of the Gospel as revealed to Mr. Joseph Smith, jun. During this month the first miracle was performed by the power of God in Colesville, Broome Co., N.Y. June 1. First Conference of the Church at Fayette, Seneca Co., N.Y. During this month Mr. Joseph Smith, jun., was twice arrested on false pretenses, tried, and acquitted; while his wife, by special revelation, was entitled "Elect Lady" and "Daughter of God."