Today in Mormon History - Dec 19

The Church purchases nearly sixty-four acres of the temple lot in Independence, Missouri, from Jones H. Flournoy at a cost of $130. (1)
-- 180 years ago today - Dec 19, 1831

[Brigham Young] --19-- The Twelve met in council at my house this morning. In the evening we met at Joseph's house, when Elder Kimball preached; he was followed by Brother Joseph and myself. (2)
-- 170 years ago today - Dec 19, 1841

[Patriarchal Blessings] Kirtland, Ohio, Patriarchal Blessing to Dominicus Carter given by Joseph Smith Sr. stated "Thou shall have power to translate thyself and call down fire from heaven as did Elijah of old" (3)
-- 175 years ago today - Dec 19, 1836

1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).
3 - Marquardt, H. Michael, "Excerpts from a few Patriarchal Blessings given by Joseph Smith, Sr." http://www.xmission.com/~research/about/patb2.htm