1–14, Joseph Smith is commanded to make a solemn proclamation of the gospel to the president of the United States, the governors, and the rulers of all nations;15–21, Hyrum Smith, David W. Patten, Joseph Smith Sr., and others among the living and the dead are blessed for their integrity and virtues;22–28, The Saints are commanded to build both a house for the entertainment of strangers and a temple in Nauvoo;29–36, Baptisms for the dead are to be performed in temples;37–44, The Lord’s people always build temples for the performance of holy ordinances;45–55, The Saints are excused from building the temple in Jackson County because of the oppression of their enemies;56–83, Directions are given for the building of the Nauvoo House;84–96, Hyrum Smith is called to be a patriarch, to receive the keys, and to stand in the place of Oliver Cowdery;97–122, William Law and others are counseled in their labors;123–45, General and local officers are named, along with their duties and quorum affiliations.