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Joseph F. Smith. History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Table of Contents
VOLUME I
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
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CHAPTER II
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CHAPTER III
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CHAPTER IV
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CHAPTER V
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CHAPTER VI
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CHAPTER VII
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CHAPTER VIII
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CHAPTER IX
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CHAPTER X
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CHAPTER XI
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CHAPTER XII
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CHAPTER XIII
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CHAPTER XIV
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CHAPTER XV
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CHAPTER XVI
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CHAPTER XVII
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CHAPTER XVIII
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CHAPTER XIX
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CHAPTER XX
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CHAPTER XXI
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CHAPTER XXII
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CHAPTER XXIII
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CHAPTER XXIV
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CHAPTER XXV
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CHAPTER XXVI
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CHAPTER XXVII
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CHAPTER XXVIII
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CHAPTER XXIX
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CHAPTER XXX
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CHAPTER XXXI
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CHAPTER XXXII
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CHAPTER XXXIII
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CHAPTER XXXIV
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CHAPTER XXXV
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VOLUME II
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME II
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CHAPTER I
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CHAPTER II
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CHAPTER III
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CHAPTER IV
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CHAPTER V
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CHAPTER VI
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CHAPTER VII
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CHAPTER VIII
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CHAPTER IX
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CHAPTER X
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CHAPTER XI
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CHAPTER XII
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CHAPTER XIII
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CHAPTER XIII—2
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CHAPTER XIV
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CHAPTER XV
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CHAPTER XVI
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CHAPTER XVII
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CHAPTER XVIII
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CHAPTER XIX
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CHAPTER XX
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CHAPTER XXI
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CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
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CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
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CHAPTER XXVI
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CHAPTER XXVII
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CHAPTER XXVIII
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CHAPTER XXIX
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CHAPTER XXX
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CHAPTER XXXI
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CHAPTER XXXII
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CHAPTER XXXIII
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CHAPTER XXXIV
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CHAPTER XXXV
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CHAPTER XXXVI
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VOLUME III
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME III
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
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CHAPTER II
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CHAPTER III
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CHAPTER IV
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CHAPTER V
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CHAPTER VI
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CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
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CHAPTER IX
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CHAPTER X
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CHAPTER XI
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CHAPTER XII
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CHAPTER XIII
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CHAPTER XIV
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CHAPTER XV
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CHAPTER XVI
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CHAPTER XVII
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CHAPTER XVIII
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CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
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CHAPTER XXI
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CHAPTER XXII
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CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
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CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
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CHAPTER XXVII
CHAPTER XXVIII
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APPENDIX TO VOLUME III
Explanatory Note
I. The Testimony of Hyrum Smith
II. Testimony of Parley P. Pratt
III. Testimony of George W. Pitkin
IV. Testimony of Brigham Young
V. Testimony of Lyman Wight
VI. Testimony of Sidney Rigdon
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VOLUME IV
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME IV
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
Footnotes
CHAPTER II
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CHAPTER III
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CHAPTER IV
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CHAPTER V
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CHAPTER VI
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CHAPTER VII
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CHAPTER VIII
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CHAPTER IX
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CHAPTER X
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CHAPTER XI
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CHAPTER XII
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CHAPTER XIII
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CHAPTER XIV
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CHAPTER XV
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CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
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CHAPTER XVIII
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CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
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CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
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CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
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CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
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CHAPTER XXVII
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CHAPTER XXVIII
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CHAPTER XXIX
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CHAPTER XXX
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CHAPTER XXXI
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CHAPTER XXXII
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CHAPTER XXXIII
CHAPTER XXXIV
CHAPTER XXXV
VOLUME V
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME V
Dr. John C. Bennett
The Attempted Assassination of Ex-Governor Boggs of Missouri
The First Attempt of Missouri to Extradite the Prophet
The Second Attempt of Missouri to Extradite the Prophet
Prospecting the West with a View to Removal of the Saints
Development of the Prophet's Character
Doctrinal Development
The Time When the Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, Including a Plurality of Wives, Was Given, and its Authorship. I
II
1. The Revelation Was Given in Answer to the Prophet's Inquiry—A Characteristic of Nearly All His Revelations
2. It Possesses the Characteristic of Frankness in Reproving the Prophet
3. The Evidence of the Largeness of Range in the Revelation on Marriage
4. The Evidence of Identical Phraseology in This and Other Revelations
5. The Evidence of Recurrence of Principles in the Revelation on Marriage That are Found in Other Revelations Through Joseph Smith
6. The Evidence of the Particularization of Ideas
7. The Evidences of Identity in Grandeur of Style
CHAPTER I
Legion History
The Prophet's Letter to Horace R. Hotchkiss.—Explaining why the Former had taken Advantage of the Bankrupt Law
Affidavit of John C. Bennett
Revelation
Statement of John C. Bennett before the City Council
An Epistle of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo, to the Saints scattered abroad, Greeting:
CHAPTER II
Address of the Prophet to the Relief Society
Minutes of Meeting of the Female Relief Society, at the Grove, Nauvoo, June 9, 1842, (Reported by Miss E. R. Snow.)
The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Defense of the Saints in Nauvoo by William Law
Minutes of a Public Meeting in Nauvoo
An Address to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to all the Honorable Part of the Community
The Prophet's Letter to Jennetta Richards
The Prophet's Letter to Governor Carlin on John C. Bennett Affairs
George Miller's Letter to Governor Reynolds of Missouri
CHAPTER III
Letter of Governor Thomas Carlin to Joseph Smith—Anent John C. Bennett
Letter of Horace R. Hotchkiss to Joseph Smith—On the Prophet taking Advantage of the Bankrupt Act
Letter of Joseph Smith to H. R. Hotchkiss—Reply to Above
A Phrenological Chart of Joseph Smith the Prophet by A. Crane, M. D., Professor of Phrenology. Propensities
Feelings
Sentiments
Perceptives
Reflectives
Explanation of the Chart
TO THE CITIZENS OF HANCOCK COUNTY
An Ordinance in Relation to Writs of Habeas Corpus
Phrenological Chart of Willard Richards. Propensities
Feelings
Sentiments
Perceptives
Reflectives
The Government of God
CHAPTER IV
Affidavit of Lilburn W. Boggs, Ex-Governor of Missouri
Affidavit of the City Council anent John C. Bennett
Petition of the Nauvoo City Council to Governor Carlin
Resolution of a Nauvoo Mass Meeting
Affidavit of Hyrum Smith
Affidavit of Wm. Law
Certificate of Elias and Francis M. Higbee
John C. Bennett
Affidavit of Daniel H. Wells Anent John C. Bennett
Letter of Governor Carlin to Joseph Smith, Anent the Foregoing Resolution and Petition
Letter of the Prophet to Governor Carlin—Satisfied with the Governor's Attitude
Ordinance on Habeas Corpus Procedure
CHAPTER V
Letter of the Prophet to Wilson Law—Directing the Latter How to Proceed on Certain Contingencies Arising
Letter of Wilson Law to the Prophet, Expressing Willingness to Carry out the Latter's Instructions
PERSECUTION
The Prophet's Letter to Emma Smith—Detailing Prospective Movements
Joseph Smith's Letter to Wilson Law—Concerning Probable Movements of the Prophet
CHAPTER VI
Letter of Emma Smith to Joseph Smith, Relating to the Future Movements of the Prophet, and Items of Business
Letter of Wilson Law to Joseph Smith—Advises Retirement of the Prophet from Nauvoo until Next Governor Takes his Seat of Office
Letter of James Arlington Bennett to Joseph Smith, Anent John C. Bennett and his Forthcoming Anti-Mormon Book
Letter of Wilson Law to Joseph Smith—Advising that the Prophet Secrete Himself in Nauvoo
Letter of Emma Smith to Governor Carlin—Pleading the Cause of the Prophet and the People of Nauvoo Before his Excellency
Minutes of the Nauvoo High Council Meeting, August 20th, 1842
CHAPTER VII
Letter of Governor Carlin to Emma Smith, anent the Prophet's Difficulties in Missouri
Emma Smith's Letter to Governor Carlin.—Defense of the Prophet, Arraignment of Missouri
Happiness.1
Minutes of a Special Conference, held at Nauvoo
Minutes of the Female Relief Society's Meeting—Remarks of the Prophet
CHAPTER VIII
A Letter from the Prophet to the Saints at Nauvoo—Directions on Baptism for the Dead. 1
Excerpt from a Communication from William Law
An Attempt to Arrest the Prophet
Petition of the Female Relief Society to Governor Carlin
Letter of the Prophet to the Church—Further Directions on Baptism for the Dead. 3
Governor Carlin's Letter to Emma Smith—Nauvoo's Charter and the Writ of Habeas Corpus
The Prophet's Letter to James Arlington Bennett—The Forthcoming Book of John C. Bennett
CHAPTER IX
An ordinance relative to the return of wits of Habeas Corpus
Letter from Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball—Reporting their Movements
Letter of James Arlington Bennett—Treating Chiefly of John C. Bennett and his Book
A Baptist Excommunication
Letter of Elder Orson Pratt—Denying any Relations with John C. Bennett
Announcement Concerning Temple Committee Affairs
THE MORMONS
Justin Butterfield's Legal Opinion on the Efforts to Drag Joseph Smith into Missouri
Extract of Mr. Spencer's Opinion upon the Case
CHAPTER X
Letter of George D. Watt, Reporting Arrival of Emigrants
Writ of Habeas Corpus
To the People of the State of Illinois, to the Marshal of said City, Greeting:
CHAPTER XI
VALEDICTORY
Letter of the Prophet to H. R. Hotchkiss—Land Purchase Contract Considered
Extract of a Letter from Orrin Porter Rockwell, superscribed to Newel K. Whitney, dated Philadelphia, December 1, 1842, whither he had gone to escape the hands of those who sought his life in Missouri
Speech of William Smith, Brother of the Prophet, on the Chartered Rights of Nauvoo
Governor Ford to Joseph Smith—on the Missouri Requisition
Letter of Justin Butterfield—Opinion on Governor Ford's Action
Letter from James Adams, Advising the Prophet to Appear for Trial
CHAPTER XII
Objection of Jurisdiction
Summary of Counsel Butterfield's Argument
Opinion of Judge Pope
Official Papers Relating to the Prophet's Trial at Springfield, Ill., Before Judge Pope. I
II
III #Affidavit of Lilburn W. Boggs
IV #Certificate of Secretary of State of Illinois
V #Governor Ford's Order for the Prophet's Arrest
VI #Governor Carlin's Proclamation
VII #Petition of the Prophet for Writ of Habeas Corpus
VIII #Writ of Habeas Corpus
IX #Returns on the Above Writ of Habeas Corpus
IX #Orders of the Court
X #Denials of the Prophet
XI #Procedure of the Court
XII #Affidavits of Sundry Witnesses
XIII #Denial of the Court to Dismiss the Case
XIV #Executive's Order of Release
CHAPTER XIII
PROCLAMATION
Letter of the Prophet to Josiah Butterfield—On Bennett's Movements
Letter of John C. Bennett to Sidney Rigdon and Orson Pratt
VADE MECUM
The Kingdom of God
The Prophet on Participation in Politics
The Greatness and Mission of John the Baptist
The Parables of Jesus and the Interpretation of the Scriptures
CHAPTER XIV
Joseph Smith to Hon. R. M. Young (U. S. Senator)—Payment of Loan, and Nauvoo Postoffice Matters
REVELATION. 1
Rigdon's Suggested Petition as to Nauvoo Postmaster
Joseph Smith's Parable—the Lions of the Press
Horrors of a British-Chinese War
CHAPTER XV
Letter of the Twelve—Calling for Assistance for the Prophet
Letter of Sidney Rigdon to Alfred Stokes—Correcting Misrepresentations of Nauvoo Affairs
Remarks of the Prophet to Workmen on the Temple
Views of the Prophet on Constitutional Powers
The "Sign" of the Son of Man
CHAPTER XVI
The Twelve to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in and about Ramus, greeting:—
Nauvoo Charter in the House of the Illinois Legislature
Action of the House Repealing Part of the Nauvoo Charter
The Questions of "Currency" and Blood Atonement, in the Nauvoo City Council
ORDINANCE
PROVERB
Willard Richards to Mr. Bagby, Anent Taxes
Prospectus of the Nauvoo Neighbor
The Nauvoo Charter—A Guaranteed Perpetual Succession
Indebtedness of the States
Excerpt of Letter from Millennial Star
A Sign in the Heavens
PROCLAMATION
Letter of Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon—Expressing Belief in Rigdon's Complicity in Conspiracy, with John C. Bennett et al
Sidney Rigdon to Joseph Smith—Denies Existence of Just Cause of the Prophet's Suspicions
CHAPTER XVII
Minutes of a Conference at Augusta, Lee County, Iowa, April 1st, 1843
Letter of Elder Parley P. Pratt Eulogizing Lorenzo D. Barnes, the First Elder to Die while on a Foreign Mission
A Short Sketch of the Rise of the "Young Gentlemen and Ladies Relief Society" from in the Times and Seasons.2
MORMONISM
Important Items of Instruction given by Joseph the Prophet at Ramus, Illinois, April 2nd, 1843.3
The Persistence of Intelligence—Blessings Predicated on Law.5
Minutes of the General Conference, Beginning April 6th, 1843
PRESENTATION OF AUTHORITIES
REMARKS OF THE PROPHET ON COLLECTING FUNDS
Afternoon Session
HYRUM SMITH'S REMARKS ON THIEVES
THE PROPHET'S REMARKS ON CONDITIONS IN IOWA
THE PROPHET ON THE SECOND COMING OF THE CHRIST
Complaints Against the Temple Committee
The Afternoon Session
Morning Session of the Conference, Saturday, April 8th, 1843
The Prophet Expounds the Scriptures
Afternoon Session, two p.m
CHAPTER XVIII
Names and Appointments of Elders
Letter of J. H. Reynolds to Newel K. Whitney—Imprisonment of Orrin P. Rockwell
Remarks of the Prophet to the Saints Newly Arrived from England
Speech of Colonel Cobb, Head Mingo of the Choctaws, East of the Mississippi, in Reply to the Agent of the U. S
CHAPTER XIX
Remarks of the Prophet on the Death of Lorenzo D. Barnes—The Resurrection
A Canard
Mayor's Court at Nauvoo
Special Conference
The Prophet's Remarks on G. M. Nye
Minutes of a High Council Meeting—Coltrin vs. Matthews
ANCIENT RECORDS
To the Editor of the Times and Seasons
SINGULAR DISCOVERY.—MATERIAL FOR ANOTHER MORMON BOOK
Editorial from the Nauvoo Neighbor
Letter of H. R. Hotchkiss to Joseph Smith—Property Titles
Hotchkiss Letter Recorded
CHAPTER XX
Salvation Through Knowledge
The Value of Aged Men in Counsel
The Love of the Prophet for George A. Smith
Remarks of the Prophet at Ramus—Lives that are Hid with God in Christ—Importance of the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant
Items of Doctrine by the Prophet
Items of Doctrine by the Prophet
The Great Prophecy on the Head of Stephen A. Douglas
The Work Among the Scandinavians of Illinois
The Prophet Joseph's Prediction Respecting Stephen A. Douglas
CHAPTER XXI
The Prophet's Definition of the Word "Mormon."
The Prophet's Discourse from II Peter, First Chapter—Reproof of Self-Righteousness
The Prophet's Characterization of Himself
Calling and Election to be Made Sure
The Prophet on Forming Temperance Societies
Other Ordinations and Appointments
A Character Sketch of the Prophet—His Doctrine of Inspiration
Elder Wilford Woodruff's Minutes of the Investigation of Benjamin Winchester
List of Persons to be Helped to Immigrate to Nauvoo
Special Message to the Saints in Philadelphia
Appointments by the Quorum of the Twelve
CHAPTER XXII
Credentials of Brigham Young
Minutes of a Conference Held at Manchester, England, June 4, 1843
JUDGE ELIAS HIGBEE
Letter of Samuel C. Owens to Governor Ford—Informing the Latter of an Indictment Against Joseph Smith
The Prophet's Discourse—The Purpose of the Gathering of Israel
CHAPTER XXIII
Synopsis of a Lecture Delivered in Salem, on Nauvoo and the Prophet
Calamities of 1843, up to June
Prescription Against the Jews
Projected Industries at Nauvoo Menaced by Portending Legislation
Account of the Prophet's Arrest in the Chicago Democrat
Fourth of July Celebration Appointed for Nauvoo
Rockwood's Account of the Second Division of the Expedition to Relieve the Prophet
Nauvoo, an Ordinance Concerning Strangers, etc
CHAPTER XXIV
The Prophet's Petition to the Municipal Court of Nauvoo, for a Writ of Habeas Corpus
The Prophet's Speech at Nauvoo—Relation of his Arrest at Dixon. The Right of Habeas Corpus Proceedings Under Nauvoo Charter Claimed
Order of the Municipal Court of Nauvoo
A Public Meeting in Relation to the late Arrest of General Joseph Smith
CHAPTER XXV
Affidavit of Attorneys
Certification of Documents
Interview with Pottawattamie Chiefs. (From Wilford Woodruff's Journal.)
Burbanks' Account of the Maid of Iowa Expedition for the Prophet's Relief
List of Special Missionaries
Report of Relief Expedition Led by Charles C. Rich
The Prophet's Speech—Politics and Military Organization at Nauvoo
Report of the Fourth of July Celebration at Nauvoo—The Quincy Whig
Letter of Governor Ford to Sheriff Reynolds Replying to a Petition for Military force to Re-arrest the Prophet
Joseph Smith's Affidavit on the Troubles in Missouri, Sent to Governor Ford
Supplementary Affidavits
CHAPTER XXVI
The Cause of the Prophet's Success—Love for His Fellow-Man
Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, including the Plurality of Wives. Given through Joseph, the Seer, in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, July 11th, 1843.3
Editorial
CHAPTER XXVII
Letter of Willard Richards to Brigham Young—Detailing Current Events at Nauvoo
Was the Arrest of the Prophet a Political Trick?
Discourse—Burden of the Prophet's Ministry—Friendship
NAUVOO LEGION, July 25, 1843
Prospective Enlargement of Mormonism—Missouri Rapped
Views of Brigham Young on Presidency
Enterprises in Pittsburg, 1843
The Prophet's Attitude on Politics
Meeting of the Twelve Apostles in Philadelphia
OBITUARY (From the Times and Seasons.)
CHAPTER XXVIII
The Prophet's Remarks at the Funeral of Judge Higbee
The Prophet's Explanation of Election Day Troubles
A Post-Election Denial of Governor Ford Menacing the Citizens of Nauvoo
Official Documents Proving that Governor Ford Decided not to Call out Militia to Arrest Joseph Smith Previous to Late Election
To his Excellency, Thomas Reynolds, Governor of Missouri:—
To his Excellency, Thomas Reynolds, Governor of the State of Missouri:
Anti-Mormon Meeting at Carthage
REPORT
Letter of J. Hall, Missouri, on the Recent Arrest and Trial of the Prophet
Editorial Comments of the "Nauvoo Neighbor" on the Foregoing Letter.1
Extracts from Journal of Elder Jonathan Dunham while Engaged on an Exploration in the Western Country.2
QUINCY, ILLINOIS, August 18, 1843
VOLUME VI
INTRODUCTION
I. The Time Period
II. Why the Latter-day Saints were Welcomed to Illinois
III. Nauvoo as a Possible Manufacturing Center
IV. Educational Measures at Nauvoo
V. Jealousy of Nauvoo's Promising Greatness
VI. The Character of the People of Western Illinois
VII. Educational Status of the People of Western Illinois
VIII. The Political Phase
IX. Mischief Arising from False Legal and Political Counsel
X. Subserviency of Politicians and Lawyers
XI. The Fate of a Balance of Power Factor in Politics
XII. Joseph Smith's Candidacy for the Presidency
XIII. Missouri as a Factor in the Affairs of Nauvoo
XIV. Apostate Conspirators at Nauvoo
XV. The "Expositor" Affair
XVI. The Appeal to the Mob Spirit
XVII. The Prophet's Nobility in the hour of Trial
XVIII. Always the Prophet-Teacher
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CHAPTER I
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CHAPTER II
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CHAPTER III
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CHAPTER IV
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CHAPTER V
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CHAPTER VI
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CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
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CHAPTER IX
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CHAPTER X
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CHAPTER XI
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CHAPTER XII
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CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
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CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
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CHAPTER XVII
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CHAPTER XVIII
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CHAPTER XIX
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CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
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CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
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CHAPTER XXVIII
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CHAPTER XXIX
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CHAPTER XXX
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CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
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CHAPTER XXXIII
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CHAPTER XXXIV
VOLUME VII
INTRODUCTION
RECOGNIZING THE PROPHET JOSEPH'S PLACE IN THE NEW DISPENSATION
PROPHET'S COPY Of THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE
BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD RESUMED
I. CHURCH HISTORIANS' EXCERPTS FROM FORD'S HISTORY OF ILLINOIS
CHAPTER I
REVIEW OF GOVERNOR FORD'S PERFORMANCES
GOVERNOR FORD'S STATEMENT
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
II. EXTENSION OF QUOTATIONS FROM FORD'S HISTORY OF ILLINOIS
Explanation
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
GOVERNOR FORD'S PLEDGE OF SAFETY TO THE PROPHET ADMITTED
THE--"TRIAL"! THE STATE OF THE COURT
III. MEMOIRS OF THE LATE PRESIDENT JOHN TAYLOR RESPECTING AFFAIRS AT NAUVOO LEADING UP TO THE MARTYRDOM OF THE PROPHET AND PATRIARCH: GOVERNOR FORD'S RESPONSIBILITY THEREIN
Explanation
CHAPTER VI
BILL FOR REMOVAL OF THE PRESS OF THE NAUVOO EXPOSITOR
WRIT ISSUED UPON AFFIDAVIT BY THOMAS MORRISON, J. P., STATE OF ILLINOIS, HANCOCK COUNTY, ss
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
JOHN TAYLOR'S NOTES
COMMENT ON THE EXPOSITOR AFFAIR
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
JOSEPH SMITH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPOSITOR FAIR
IV. HISTORIANS' SECOND COMPILATION OF HISTORICAL ITEMS OF CHURCH HISTORY, FROM 22ND OF JUNE, 1844, TO 8TH OF AUGUST, 1844
Explanation
CHAPTER XI
WHEREABOUTS OF THE TWELVE---THEIR DEPRESSION OF SPIRIT
PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL DEMING TO THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY
NAMES OF THE PROPHET'S BODYGUARD
NAMES OF THE NAUVOO LEGION BAND
LETTER FROM ELDERS LYMAN WIGHT AND HEBER C. KIMBALL TO JOSEPH SMITH
CHAPTER XII
GOVERNOR FORD TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
GOVERNOR FORD'S GENERAL ORDERS TO THE MILITIA IN THE WESTERN COUNTIES OF ILLINOIS
ROLL OF CARTHAGE GREYS AND OFFICERS
LIST OF THE MOB AT CARTHAGE ACCORDING TO WILLARD RICHARDS
COMMUNICATION OF GOVERNOR FORD TO GENERAL DEMING
WILLARD RICHARDS TO BRIGHAM YOUNG---NAUVOO AFFAIRS. INCLUDING THE MARTYRDOM
EXCERPTS FROM WILFORD WOODRUFF'S JOURNAL---THE TWELVE IN BOSTON
THE GOVERNOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
COMMISSIONERS' NOTE TO THE NAUVOO CITY COUNCIL
ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL---EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION
ADDRESS TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS --A WORD Of CONSOLATION
CHAPTER XIII
THE ASSASSINATION OF GENERAL JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH, FIRST PRESIDENT AND SECOND PATRIARCH OF THE CHURCH OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, WHO WERE MASSACRED BY A MOB, IN CARTHAGE, HANCOCK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON THE 27TH OF JUNE, 1844 BY MISS ELIZA R. SNOW
SECOND LETTER FROM ELDERS WIGHT AND KIMBALL---MOVEMENTS OF THE TWELVE
ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL ON SUPPLYING FOOD FOR NAUVOO
GEORGE J. ADAMS---MESSENGER TO BRIGHAM YOUNG---FAILURE OF
LETTER OF GENERAL DUNHAM TO GOVERNOR FORD--CALL FOR MORE MILITIA TROOPS TO CHECK MOB AT WARSAW AND GOLDEN'S POINT
THE ANSWER OF GOVERNOR FORD TO THE WARSAW COMMITTEE-- REVIEW OF MURDER OF THE GENERALS SMITH
AFFIDAVIT OF WILLIAM M. DANIELS
CHAPTER XIV
LETTER TO GENERAL DEMING
THE TROUBLES AT NAUVOO
LETTER OF INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BRITISH MISSION
LETTER TO A. JONAS----ALL PEACE AT NAUVOO'
ELDER JOHN TAYLOR AND ITEMS OF THE MARTYR-TRAGEDY
`THE PROPHET'---A NEW L. D. S. PUBLICATION
PUBLIC OPINION ON THE MURDER OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH FROM VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS
FROM THE QUINCY HERALD EXTRA OF SATURDAY
CHAPTER XV
EXCERPTS FROM PRESIDENT YOUNG'S JOURNAL
REVIEW OF THE MURDER AT CARTHAGE
LETTER TO THE SAINTS ABROAD
LETTER REPORTING THREATENING PORTENTS AGAINST NAUVOO
DECLARED INTENTION OF THE CHURCH TO TAKE NO PART IN THE TRIAL OF THE MURDERERS OF THE PROPHETS
WOODRUFF'S LETTER TO BRIGHAM YOUNG---REPORTING THE PROPHETS' DEATH
EXCERPT
REPORTS OF MOVEMENTS IN ILLINOIS OBSERVED FROM WARSAW
CHAPTER XVI
EXCERPTS
DISCOURSE OF ELDER ORSON HYDE AT WASHINGTON, D. C
REMARKS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG
AN EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLES TO THE SAINTS
WARNING AGAINST FALSE DOCTRINES
LETTER OF GOVERNOR FORD TO WILLARD RICHARDS AND W. W. PHELPS
REPLY OF RICHARDS AND PHELPS
LEONORA TAYLOR'S WOMANLY LETTER TO GOVERNOR FORD
IMPORTANT AND CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF GOVERNOR FORD TO ELDER W. W. PHELPS
CHAPTER XVII
LETTER OF ELDER BRIGHAM YOUNG TO WILLARD RICHARDS
TO ELDER JOHN TAYLOR
EXCERPT
DEATH OF SAMUEL H. SMITH
GOVERNOR FORD TO THE PEOPLE OF WARSAW IN HANCOCK COUNTY
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE OF SAMUEL H. SMITH, BROTHER OF THE PROPHET----IMPORTANT TESTIMONY TO ME BOOK OF MORMON
CHAPTER XVIII
MARK OF RESPECT SHOWN FOR THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN LIVERPOOL FOR THE MARTYRS
AFFIDAVIT OF JESSE PRICE BEFORE AARON JOHNSON---MURDEROUS INTENTIONS OF WILLIAM LAW
LETTER OF JOSEPH M. COLE--ELECTION RETURNS THREATENED
EXCERPT
CHAPTER XIX
THE REMARKS OF PRESIDENT YOUNG IN BEHALF OF THE CLAIM OF THE TWELVE TO LEAD THE CHURCH IN THE ABSENCE OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY
SPEECH OF AMASA M. LYMAN
SPEECH OF ELDER W. W. PHELPS---NO SUPPORT TO SIDNEY RIGDON W. W
REMARKS OF ELDER PARLEY P. PRATT
PRESIDENT BRIGHAM YOUNG'S SECOND SPEECH
COMMENT OF THE CHURCH HISTORIANS WHO COMPILED THIS DATA OF THE CHURCH HISTORY
TESTIMONY OF THE CHURCH HISTORIANS
V. EXCERPTS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG FROM AUGUST 9, 1844 TO OCTOBER 8, 1848
CHAPTER XX
AN EPISTLE OF THE TWELVE TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, IN NAUVOO AND ALL THE WORLD---GREETING:
PRESIDENT BRIGHAM YOUNG'S DISCOURSE
DISCOURSE OF ELDER WILFORD WOODRUFF
CHAPTER XXI
CONCENTRATION AT NAUVOO
THE FORMAL TRIAL OF ELDER SIDNEY RIGDON
LETTER OF ELDER ADDISON PRATT ROM THE SOCIETY ISLANDS
PRESIDENT YOUNG'S LETTER TO GOVERNOR FORD
CHAPTER XXII
AN EPISTLE OF THE TWELVE
CHAPTER XXIII
OCTOBER CONFERENCE MINUTES
THE DISCOURSE OF PRESIDENT BRIGHAM YOUNG
ELDER JOHN TAYLOR'S DISCOURSE
BISHOP MILLER'S REMARKS
SUSTAINING OF THE SEVERAL AUTHORITIES OF THE CHURCH
ELDER PARLEY P. PRATT'S DISCOURSE
ELDER HEBER C, KIMBALL'S DISCOURSE
PRESIDENT YOUNG PRESENTS A PATRIARCH
THE ORDINATION Of A PATRIARCH---ASAEL SMITH
THE BUSINESS OF THE CONFERENCE FOR OCTOBER 8TH OUTLINED
REMARKS Of ELDER JOHN TAYLOR ON ECONOMIC POLICY TO BE INAUGURATED AT NAUVOO
ORGANIZATION OF THE HIGH PRIESTS AND THE SEVENTY
SPECIAL MISSION APPOINTED TO THE HIGH PRIESTS
EXPLANATION OF THE MISSION
INSTRUCTIONS TO SEVENTIES AND ELDERS
CHAPTER XXIV
LETTER OF GOVERNOR FORD AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE NAUVOO LEGION FOR PROTECTION OF THE COURTS
NOTE ACCOMPANYING THE GOVERNOR'S LETTER
WORK IN SOCIETY ISLANDS REPORTED
MISSION IN CANADIAN PROVINCES
A VOICE FROM THE TEMPLE
COUNCIL MINUTES OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
LETTER Of PRESIDENT YOUNG TO RELIEF SOCIETY PRESIDENCY
CHAPTER XXV
THE PLACING OF THE LAST CAPITAL ON THE TEMPLE
PRESIDENCY APPOINTED FOR KIRTLAND
CHAPTER XXVI
DEDICATION OF THE SEVENTIES' HALL
PRAYER: A SUPPLICATION TO THE THRONE OF GRACE
THE SEER
REMARKS OF ELDER HEBER C. KIMBALL
ELDER GEORGE A. SMITH'S DISCOURSE AND ADMONITION ON UNION
DISCOURSE OF ELDER ORSON HYDE ON UNION---AN ILLUSTRATION
ELDER AMASA M. LYMAN'S DISCOURSE
HEBER C. KIMBALL'S ADDRESS
ELDER JOHN TAYLOR'S DISCOURSE---RELATIONSHIP OF THE CHURCH TO GOD
PRAYER OF PRESIDENT JOSEPH YOUNG---SECOND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
REMARKS OF ELDER JOHN E. PAGE, ONE OF THE TWELVE
THE GREAT DISCOURSE OF ELDER ORSON PRATT
CHURCH PUBLICATIONS
CHAPTER XXVII
ELDER ORSON HYDE'S LETTER OF CAUTION: BEWARE OF DECEPTION!
DISCOURSES OF ELDERS YOUNG AND KIMBALL AGAINST WICKEDNESS
IMPORTANT DISCOURSES BY ELDERS HEBER C. KIMBALL AND ORSON PRATT
THE VOICE OF NAUVOO (Proceedings of the City Council) PREAMBLE
PREAMBLE
AN EPISTLE OF THE TWELVE TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN ALL THE WORLD, GREETING
TO THE PUBLIC
CHAPTER XXVIII
MINUTES OF SEVENTIES COUNCIL
AGENTS APPOINTED FOR RECEIVING DONATIONS AND TITHING FOR BUILDING THE TEMPLE
A FRIENDLY LETTER FROM JOSIAH LAMBORN, STATE OFFICIAL
PRESIDENT YOUNG'S LETTER TO ELDER WOODRUFF IN ENGLAND
THE COUNCIL'S LETTER WRITTEN TO JAMES EMMETT AND COMPANY
CHAPTER XXIX
REMARKS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG ON EMMETT'S COMPANY AND SUNDRY TOPICS
CONFERENCE MINUTES
COMMENTS ON THE CONFERENCE
LETTER OF GOVERNOR FORD ON THE ORGANIZATION OF TOWN GOVERNMENT WITHIN NAUVOO
WESTERN MOVEMENT OF THE SAINTS SUGGESTED
CHAPTER XXX
LETTER TO LYMAN WIGHT ET AL: A PLEA FOR UNION
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE GOVERNORS OF THE RESPECTIVE STATES
A VOICE FROM NAUVOO
COUNCIL'S LETTER TO ELDER WILFORD WOODRUFF---ENGLAND
LETTERS FROM GOVERNOR FORD TO GENERAL DEMING
GOVERNOR FORD'S LETTER TO A. W. BABBITT---VACILLATION
GENERAL LETTER OF THE TWELVE TO THE CHURCH FROM THEIR RETIREMENT
MESSAGE OF NEWLY DISCOVERED LETTERS OF THE PROPHET ON CONSECRATION
THE PRINCIPLE OF FASTS DEFINED
FATE OF THE SONS oF PERDITION NOT REVEALED
REVIEW OF DIFFICULTIES ATTENDANT UPON COLLECTION OF EVIDENCE FOR THE PROSPECTIVE TRIAL OF THOSE CHARGED WITH THE MURDER FOR THE PROPHET AND PATRIARCH JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH
CHAPTER XXXI
SUNDRY EVENTS GROUPED TOGETHER LOOKING TO AN UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENT AT NAUVOO---HARVEST FEAST AT NAUVOO
GEORGE D. WATT'S REPORT OF THE CARTHAGE TRIAL
REPORTED INTERVIEW WITH GOVERNOR FORD AND EX-GOVERNOR REYNOLDS
DISCOURSE OF ELDER KIMBALL
ELDER PARLEY P. PRATT'S LETTER TO THE TWELVE IN NAUVOO-- CONDITIONS IN NEW YORK CITY
LETTER OF THE TWELVE TO THE SAINTS ABROAD
BRIGHAM YOUNG'S LETTER TO WILFORD WOODRUFF IN ENGLAND-- PROGRESS AND UNITY IN NAUVOO
TEMPLE AT NAUVOO
CHAPTER XXXII
BRIGHAM YOUNG'S LETTER TO SOLOMON HANCOCK
SOLOMON HANCOCK'S ANSWER TO BRIGHAM YOUNG
SUBSTITUTION OF MILITARY MEASURES FOR CIVIC MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
LETTER FROM THE QUINCY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTIONS IN THE QUINCY WHIG
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE SAME MEETING
REQUIREMENTS OF EACH FAMILY OF FIVE FOR THE JOURNEY ACROSS THE PLAINS
CHAPTER XXXIII
FIRST BUSINESS---PRESENTATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVAL
CHAPTER XXXIV
LETTER FROM J. B. BACKENSTOS
MORE HOUSE-BURNING
AN APPEAL TO GOVERNOR FORD
INTERVIEW WITH MAJOR WARREN
REPORT OF BISHOP MILLER'S INTERVIEW WITH GOVERNOR FORD
ADDENDUM
FULLMER'S MISSION TO JAMES EMMETT'S ENCAMPMENT
CHAPTER XXXV
BRIGHAM YOUNG'S COMMENT ON THE ABOVE PROPOSITION
GOVERNOR FORD'S REPUDIATION OF SPENCER'S LETTER
GOVERNOR FORD'S LETTER TO GENERAL (BISHOP) GEORGE MILLER: FURTHER REPUDIATION OF SPENCER'S LETTER
LETTER TO REV. BISHOP PURCELL, ET AL, CINCINNATI
LETTER OF ORSON PRATT TO BRIGHAM YOUNG ON THE MATTER OF PURCHASING ARMS AND SELLING NAUVOO PROPERTY
GREAT PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN ILLINOIS
CHAPTER XXXVI
FAREWELL MESSAGE OF ORSON PRATT
NEW YORK CONFERENCE
ELDER BRANNAN'S RESOLUTIONS
A MISSIONARY'S REPORT
DEATH OF EDMUND DURFEE---SHOT BY A MOB OF HOUSE-BURNERS
DURFEE'S BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
BACKENSTOS' NOTE TO THE TWELVE
HYDE'S LETTER TO MAJOR WARREN REPORTING DURFEE'S MURDER
AN EPISTLE TO THE SAINTS
SOLOMON HANCOCK'S LETTER ON DURFEE'S MURDER
JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT'S REQUEST
AFFIDAVITS IN THE DURFEE MURDER CASE
COURSE OF MAJOR WARREN REPORTED---BACKENSTOS
CHAPTER XXXVII
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ACQUITTAL OF SHERIFF BACKENSTOS FOR THE KILLING OF FRANK A. WORRELL
CHURCH PUBLICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD
CHAPTER XXXVIII
CHAPTER XXXIX
THE SENIOR PRESIDENT OF THE FIRST COUNCIL OF ME SEVENTY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH AT NAUVOO
LETTER OF SAMUEL BRANNAN ON "A. G. BENSON AND Co."
FURTHER REPORT OF SAMUEL BRANNAN
CHAPTER XL
CHAPTER XLI
GENERAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE CHURCH, 1848
THE FIRST PRESIDENCY SUSTAINED
THE TWELVE APOSTLES
THE PATRIARCH TO THE CHURCH
FIRST SEVEN PRESIDENTS OF THE SEVEN
PRESIDING BISHOP
PRESIDENCY OF THE SALT LAKE STAKE
HIGH COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE STAKE
DESTRUCTION OF THE MORMON [NAUVOO] TEMPLE
