Transcript from the original record of James H. Rollins' and Evaline Walker's Endowment, 30 Dec 1845. Taken from Heber C. Kimballs Journal, also known as "Book 93", 21 Nov 1845 to 7 Jan 1846. A Photocopy of the original journal is in the BYU Library Special Collections. The digital transcript below was made by Howard Bangerter 21 Oct 1997James Henry Rollins was endowed on 30 Dec 1845 in the Nauvoo, Illinois LDS temple.
Transcript from the original record of James H. Rollins and Evaline Walker's Endowment, 30 Dec 1845.
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Tuesday, December 30th 1845.
The morning was pleasant, and at an early hour a very large number were at the Temple waiting for their washing & anointing -- they having been notified the day before to attend at an early hour -- Geo. P. Sykes - messenger(?)
At 10 minutes past 8 o'clock commenced in the male department,
washing & annointing the following washed by Milli(?) Snow & Geo. P Dykes
annointned by A. O. Smoot & (??)
persons. vis.
High Priests;
...[one name]
Seventies.
... [one name]
James H. Rollins -- [born] May 27. 1816
... [9 names]
finished at 22 minutes to 10. -------
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In the female department the following persons were washed and anointed, com-
mencing at 20 minutes after 8. viz;
...[8 names]
Eveline Rollins born May 21. 1823
washed by C.C. Spencer. Annointed by Thisja(?) Cahoon
...[[6 names]
----- Finished at 25 minutes to 10. --------
At half past 9 o'clock 18 bottles of oil had been prepared with perfume, were consecrated for the annointing in Pres. Young's room, the following persons of the quorum of the Twelve being present and clothed according to the Holy Order, viz; Pres. Brigham Young, Elder H. C. Kimball, Parley P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman & George A. Smith, also Pres Joseph Young of the Seventies ----- Pres. B. Young was mouth, for the first 12. and George A. Smith for the other six.
At 10 o'clock the Bell rung and ...to receive into the upper department those whose names are above written who have been washed and annointed this morning -- Persons officiating as follows, viz; P.P Pratt, as No.1 Orson Spencer as No. 2Erastus Snow as No. 3 in the upper department and in the middle department, as follows, George A. Smith No. 1 C. C. Rich No. 2 -
Lorenzo Snow No. 3 John D. Lee " 4
F. D. Richards " 5 ---
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At 10 m. before 11. John M. Bernhisel brought in a suit of garments for the use
of the persons receiving their endowments.. Robes. Garments, Apron. Caps.
Moccasins & Socks
Dec. 30.
At 10 minutes past 11. commenced receiving the first company into the upper department in the following order:
[19 names listed...]
James H. Rollins [by] L. Mecham
Eveline Rollins [by] J. H. Rollins
[8 other names listed...]
Finished at 20 minutes past one.
Lorenzo Snow and Catherine C. Spencer
officated as prompters, also Artemisia Snow
...
[Other sessions follow. An intersting note by Brother Kimball at the end of the day...]
Dec. 30.
The labors of the day having been brought to a close at so early an hour viz; half past 8. it was thought proper to have a little season of recreation. Accordingly, Brother Hanson was invited to produce his violin -- he did so, and played several lively airs, among the rest - some very good lively dancing tunes. This was too much for the gravity of Bro. Joseph Young, indulged in a horn-pipe; and was soon joined by severl others, and before the dance was over several French fours were indulged in. The first was opened by Pres. B. Young with Sister Whitney and Elder H. C. Kimball with Sister Whitney The spirit of dancing increased until the whole floor was covered with dancers. After this had continued about an hour, several excellent songs were sung in which several of the brethern and sisters joined -- The Upper California was sung by Erastus Snow. After which Sister Whitney being invited by Pres. Young, stood up and invoking the gift of tongues, sung one of the most beautiful songs in tongues that ever was heard. The interpretation was given by her husband, Bishop Whitney, it related to our efforts to build this House, and to the priviliege we now have of meeting together in it. --- of our departure shortly to the country of the Lamanites, and their rejoicing when they hear the gospel, and of the ingathering of Isreal ---- Altogether, it was one of the most touching and beautiful exhibitions of the power of the Spirit in the gift of tongues which was ever seen --- (So it appeared to the writer of this) After a little conversation of a general nature, the exercises of the evening were closed by prayer by Pres. B. Young -- and soon after most of the persons present left the temple for their homes. The persons present at this interesting meeting were, Pres. B. Young, Elder H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Joseph Young, erastus Snow --- John D. Lee Bishop N. K. Whitney, Elisha Averetto -David Candland L.R. foster John L. Butler -- Lewis Robbins -- Chapman Hans. C. Hanson -Horace Whitney , Wm. H. Kimball -- little Joseph Young, Bishop Whitneys Son John and Sisters Kimball, Whitney, Artemi[?] Snow, Eliza R. Snow, Mercy R. Thompson Sisters: Bains - S. M. [?] & Margaret Moore, and Catherine Lewis.
At 10 o'clock most of the bretheren who staid had prepared their beds, some on the floor, and some on sofas, and were ready for sleep. --- Amasa Lyman came in at 12. -- and with Pres. Young, [?] and 5 or 6 others remained in the Temple over night.
...[interesting message by Brigham Young after another dance on January 1, 1846] ...After dancing a few[?] Pres. Young called the attention of the whole company, and then gave them a message, of this import, viz.; that this temple was a Holy place and that when we danced January 1 we danced unto the Lord, and that no person should be allowed to come on to this floor, and afterwards mingle with the wicked. He said the wicked have no right to dance, that dancing and music belonged to the Saints -- And he strongly expressed upon the minds of those present the impropriety of mingling again with the wicked after having come in here, and taken upon them the covenants which they had -- He spoke pointedly to his daughter Vilate and told her that if she should do so after this, she might expect to meet the frown of a father who held the keys of the Priesthood --. He was followed by ? R. Foster, who concern[?] in the [?] of Pres. Young, and said he would like to have the question put, that it might be known how many of those present were willing to make a covenant to this effect, that they would not mingle with the wicked any more in their amusement
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