1844-07-20-Token of Respect
From New York City LDS History
The Prophet v1n10 20 July 1844, pg 2
Token of Respect
The Philadelphia Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ voted unanimouly that the Brethren wear a crape on their left arm for thirty days, and the Sisters use such mourning as they deem suitable, as a token of their respect for the departed Prophet and Patriarch of the church.