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The Book of Mormon
THE BOOK OF MORMON. An Account Written. BY THE HAND OF MORMON. UPON PLATES. TAKEN FROM THE PLATES OF NEPHI
TRANSLATED BY JOSEPH SMITH, JUN. THE TESTIMONY OF THREE WITNESSES
THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES
THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi)
THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI
THE BOOK OF JACOB
THE BROTHER OF NEPHI
THE BOOK OF ENOS
THE BOOK OF JAROM
THE BOOK OF OMNI
THE WORDS OF MORMON
THE BOOK OF MOSIAH
THE BOOK OF ALMA
THE SON OF ALMA
THE BOOK OF HELAMAN
THIRD BOOK OF NEPHI
THE SON OF NEPHI, WHO WAS THE SON OF HELAMAN
FOURTH NEPHI
WHO IS THE SON OF NEPHI—ONE OF THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST
THE BOOK OF MORMON
THE BOOK OF ETHER
THE BOOK OF MORONI
The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, November 1, 1831
Words of Moroni to Joseph Smith, Manchester, New York, September 21, 1823
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1828
Revelation through Joseph Smith to his father, Joseph Smith, Sr., Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, March 1829
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, summer of 1828
Revelation through Joseph Smith to his brother Hyrum Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Joseph Knight, Sr., Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829
Ordination of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood on the banks of the Susquehanna River near Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer, Fayette, New York, June 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to John Whitmer, Fayette, New York, June 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Peter Whitmer, Jr., Fayette, New York, June 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, Fayette, New York, June 1829
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer, Fayette, New York, June 1829
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Martin Harris, Manchester, New York, March 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith, April 1830
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Fayette, New York, April 6, 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Manchester, New York, April 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Manchester, New York, April 1830, to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sr., and Joseph Knight, Sr
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, August 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, Fayette, New York, September 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Fayette, New York, September 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr., and John Whitmer, Fayette, New York, September 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Thomas B. Marsh, September 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson, October 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet, Fayette, New York, October 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Orson Pratt, Fayette, New York, November 4, 1830
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, at or near Fayette, New York, December 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Edward Partridge, near Fayette, New York, December 1830
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, near Fayette, New York, December 1830
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Fayette, New York, January 2, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to James Covill, Fayette, New York, January 5, 1831
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, Fayette, New York, January 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, February 4, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, February 9, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, February 1831
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, Kirtland, Ohio, February 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, March 7, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Leman Copley, Kirtland, Ohio, March 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, May 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Thompson, Ohio, May 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, to the elders of the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, June 7, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Algernon Sidney Gilbert, Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Newel Knight, Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps, Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, July 20, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, August 1, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, August 7, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, in Jackson County, Missouri, August 8, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, on the bank of the Missouri River, McIlwaine's Bend, August 12, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, on the bank of the Missouri River Chariton, Missouri, August 13, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, August 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith to the elders of the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, September 11, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, October 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Orange, Ohio, October 25, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, November 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, November 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, November 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, November 12, 1831
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, Hiram, Ohio, December 1, 1831
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, December 4, 1831
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, Hiram, Ohio, January 10, 1832
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, January 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Amherst, Ohio, January 25, 1832
A vision given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, Hiram, Ohio, February 16, 1832
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, March 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, March 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, March 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, March 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, March 1832
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Jackson County, Missouri, April 26, 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Independence, Missouri, April 30, 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, September 22 and 23, 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, November 27, 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, December 6, 1832
Revelation and prophecy on war, given through Joseph Smith, December 25, 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith Kirtland, Ohio, December 27, 1832
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833
Revelation to Joseph Smith, given Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, March 9, 1833
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, March 15, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, May 6, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, May 6, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, June 1, 1833
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, June 4, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, August 2, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, August 6, 1833
Revelation through Joseph Smith to John Murdock, August 1832, Hiram, Ohio
Revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, Perrysburg, New York, October 12, 1833
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, December 16, 1833
Minutes of the organization of the first high council of the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, February 17, 1834
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, February 24, 1834
Revelation to Joseph Smith, April 23, 1834
Revelation through Joseph Smith, on Fishing River, Missouri, June 22, 1834
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, November 25, 1834
Revelation on priesthood, given through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, dated March 28, 1835
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Kirtland, Ohio, December 26, 1835
Prayer offered at the dedication of the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, March 27, 1836
Visions given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, April 3, 1836
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Salem, Massachusetts, August 6, 1836
Revelation through Joseph Smith to Thomas B. Marsh, Kirtland, Ohio, July 23, 1837
Joseph Smith's answers to questions on the writings of Isaiah, March 1838
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Far West, Missouri, April 17, 1838
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Far West, Missouri, April 26, 1838
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Spring Hill, Daviess County, Missouri, May 19, 1838
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838
Prayer and prophecies written by Joseph Smith while a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, March 20, 1839
The word of the Lord to Joseph Smith while a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, March 1839
The duty of the Saints toward their persecutors as set forth by Joseph Smith while a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, March 1839
Revelation to Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois, January 19, 1841
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois, March 1841
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois, July 9, 1841
Letter from Joseph Smith to the Saints at Nauvoo, Illinois, September 1, 1842
Letter from Joseph Smith to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nauvoo, Illinois, September 6, 1842
Instructions given by Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois, February 9, 1843
Instructions given by Joseph Smith, Ramus, Illinois, April 2, 1843
Instructions given by Joseph Smith, Ramus, Illinois, May 16 and 17, 1843
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois, recorded on July 12, 1843
Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, November 3, 1831
A declaration of belief regarding governments and laws, adopted at a general assembly of the Church, Kirtland, Ohio, August 17, 1835
John Taylor's description of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith, Carthage, Illinois, June 27, 1844
The word and will of the Lord given through President Brigham Young, Winter Quarters, Omaha Nation, West Bank of the Missouri River near Council Bluffs, Iowa
A vision given to Joseph Smith in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, January 21, 1836
A vision given to President Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 3, 1918
The Pearl of Great Price
THE BOOK OF MOSES
CHAPTER I
VISIONS OF MOSES
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
WRITINGS OF JOSEPH SMITH
I. An Extract from a Translation of the Bible
II. Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith
III. The Articles of Faith
The Lectures on Faith
LECTURE FIRST
OF THEOLOGY
LECTURE SECOND
LECTURE THIRD
LECTURE FOURTH
LECTURE FIFTH
LECTURE SIXTH
LECTURE SEVENTH
The Wentworth Letter
by Joseph Smith, Jun. CHURCH HISTORY
General Smith’s Views of the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
VOLUME I
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
Antiquity of the Gospel
The Gospel Revealed to Adam
Establishment of the Ancient Church
The Gospel versus the Law
From Moses to John the Baptist and Messiah
The Dispensation of the Meridian of Time
Identity of the Dispensation of the Meridian of Time and the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times Considered
Joel's Great Prophecy of the Dispensation of the Last Days
Daniel's Prophecy of the Rise of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days
The Announcement of the Universal Apostasy
Character of the Early Christians
The Rise of False Teachers
The Development of False Doctrines After the Death of the Apostles
The Revolution of the Fourth Century: Constantine
Christianity made a Persecuting Religion
Persecution of "Heretics."
Christianity Before and After Constantine
Decline in Moral and Spiritual Living Among Christians
The Loss of Spiritual Gifts
The Christian Doctrine of God
Paganization of the Christian Doctrine of God
The Church of Christ Displaced by the Churches of Men
The Testimony of Prophecy to the Universal Apostasy
Conclusion
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
Joseph Smith's Birth and Lineage—the Prophet's First Vision—"This Is My Beloved Son."
Footnotes
CHAPTER II
The Visitation of Moroni—Existence of the Book of Mormon Made Known
Footnotes
CHAPTER III
The Nephite Record Delivered to Joseph—the Angel's Warning—the Work of Translation
Footnotes
CHAPTER IV
Oliver Cowdery Becomes the Prophet's Scribe—the Translation of the Plates Continued
Footnotes
CHAPTER V
Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood—First Baptisms
Footnotes
CHAPTER VI
The Testimony of the Especial Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
Footnotes
CHAPTER VII
The Day Appointed for Organizing the Church—Revelation on Church Government
Footnotes
CHAPTER VIII
The Book of Mormon Published—the Church Organized
Footnotes
CHAPTER IX
The Commencement of the Public Ministry of the Church
Footnotes
CHAPTER X
Further Molestation at Colesville by Mobs—The Revelation Embodying the Vision of Moses
Footnotes
CHAPTER XI
Further Light Respecting the Sacrament—The Prophet's Removal to Fayette
Footnotes
CHAPTER XII
Lost Books of Ancient Scripture—Commandment to the Church in New York to Move to Ohio
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIII
Prospects of the Church at the Opening of the Year 1831—Removal of the Prophet Joseph from New York to Ohio—Doctrinal Development
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIV
Effort to Overwhelm the Church by Falsehood—Sundry Revelations Leading to Doctrinal Development
Footnotes
CHAPTER XV
The Important Conference of June 3rd-6th—Arrival of the Elders in Western Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVI
The Founding of Zion
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVII
The Apostasy of Ezra Booth—Preparations for Publishing the Book of Commandments
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVIII
The Amherst Conference—The Vision of the Degrees of Glory in Man's Future Life
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIX
Mob Violence at Hiram—The Second Journey of the Prophet to Zion, and Return to Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER XX
"The Evening and Morning Star."
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXI
Larger Views on the Doctrine of Priesthood Revealed—The Meeting of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jun., Brigham Young, and Heber C. Kimball
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXII
The Prophecy on the War of the Rebellion—The Olive Leaf—Communication to Mr. Seaton—Warning to Zion
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXIII
The Enjoyment of Spiritual Blessings in the Church—The Word of Wisdom
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXIV
Kirtland to Be a Stake of Zion—Regulation of Church Affairs in Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXV
Preparation for Building the Kirtland Temple—Trial and Excommunication of "Doctor" Philastus Hurlburt
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXVI
The Plat of the City of Zion—Its Temples—Correspondence on Affairs in Zion and Eugene
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXVII
Preparations of the Mob in Jackson County to Resort to Violence—Important Excerpts from the "Star."
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXVIII
Mob Violence in the Land of Zion
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXIX
Minor Events in Zion and Kirtland—An Appeal to the Governor of Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXX
The Prophet's Mission to Canada
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXI
Expulsion of the Saints from Jackson County
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXII
Remembrance of Canada Saints—Correspondence and Petition Relative to Missouri Affairs
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXIII
The Prophet's Sympathy for the Exiled Saints—Reasons for Their Expulsion from Zion
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXIV
A Press Established at Kirtland—Blessings upon the Prophet's Family—Responsibility for Lawless Acts in Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXV
Footnotes
VOLUME II
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME II
Summary Review of Volume One
Summary of Volume Two
The Expedition of Zion's Camp
First Educational Movement of the Church
The Organization of the Foreign Ministry
The Restoration of the Keys for the Gathering of Israel
The Spirit of Gathering on the Jews
Elijah's Mission
Calamitous Events
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
The Year Eighteen Hundred and Thirty-four—Affairs in Zion and Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER II
Organization of the High Council—First Cases Before the Council
Footnotes
CHAPTER III
The Cause and Object of the Jackson County Persecution—The Prophet's Mission Through Western New York
Footnotes
CHAPTER IV
Trial and Conviction of Hurlburt—Efforts in Behalf of the Redemption of Zion—Dissolution of the United Order of Zion and Kirtland,
Footnotes
CHAPTER V
Zion's Camp—Its Journey From Kirtland to Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER VI
Zion's Camp in Missouri—Letters of Governor Dunklin and Others
Footnotes
CHAPTER VII
Zion's Camp in Missouri—Efforts at Arbitration—The Word of the Lord
Footnotes
CHAPTER VIII
Zion's Camp Disbanded—An Appeal
Footnotes
CHAPTER IX
Return of the Prophet to Kirtland—Sundry Events in Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER X
Charges Against the Prophet on his Return from Zion's Camp Expedition—Trial of Elder Sylvester Smith
Footnotes
CHAPTER XI
A Moment's Peace—Council Meetings in Ohio and Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER XII
Change in Church Periodicals—The Covenant of Tithing—Close of the Year 1834
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIII
The Lectures on Faith—Twelve Apostles Chosen and Ordained
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIII—2
The Organization of the Seventies—-Blessing of the Faithful Elders and Saints
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIV
The Great Revelation on Priesthood
Footnotes
CHAPTER XV
The First Mission of the Twelve
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVI
Progress of Affairs at Kirtland—Discovery of the Book of Abraham
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVII
Sundry Council Meetings in Vermont, Ohio, and New York
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVIII
The Book of Doctrine and Covenants Presented to the General Assembly of the Priesthood and the Church
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIX
The Prophet's Return From Michigan to Kirtland—His Address to the Elders of the Church
Footnotes
CHAPTER XX
Sundry Affairs at Kirtland—The Pledge to Redeem Zion
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXI
Incidents From the Prophet's Experience in Kirtland and Vicinity
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXII
The Ministry of the Prophet in Kirtland
CHAPTER XXIII
The Ministry of the Prophet in Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXIV
Miscellaneous Labors of the Prophet in Kirtland
CHAPTER XXV
The Troubles of ORson Hyde and William Smith—The Book of Abraham—Close of the Year
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXVI
Opening of the Year 1836—The American Indians—Special Council Meetings in Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXVII
Reconciliation of the First Presidency and Twelve Apostles—Pentecostal Times in Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXVIII
The Prophet's Ministry and Studies in Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXIX
Dedication of the Kirtland Temple—Spiritual Manifestations
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXX
The Ordinance of Washing of Feet—Visions in the Kirtland Temple—The Prophet on Abolition
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXI
Prediction of the Prophet's Grandparents—Agitation for the Removal of the Saints from Clay County, Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXII
The Prophet's Mission—Labors in Massachusetts—The Organization of the Kirtland Safety Society
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXIII
Meetings of the Quorums of Priesthood in the Kirtland Temple—The Prophet's Instructions on Priesthood
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXIV
Affairs in Zion—Apostasy at Kirtland—Appointment of the British Mission—Its Departure for England
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXV
Financial Conditions in Various Nations—Progress of the British Mission—Conferences at Far West and Kirtland
Footnotes
CHAPTER XXXVI
The Gathering Saints—Increase in the Number of Stakes Contemplated—Councils in Zion and Kirtland—Close of the Volume
Footnotes
VOLUME III
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME III
The People of Missouri and the Saints
The Question of Slavery
Political Fears
The Saints and the Indians
The Unwisdom of the Saints
The Real Cause of the Missouri Persecutions
Retribution
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
The Prophet Joseph's Departure From Kirtland And Arrival In Missouri
Footnotes
CHAPTER II
Excommunication Of Oliver Cowdery And David Whitmer—the Work In England
Footnotes
CHAPTER III
Readjustment And Settlement Of Affairs At Far West
Footnotes
CHAPTER IV
Selection Of Lands In Caldwell And Daviess Counties For Settlement—Adam-Ondi-Ahman
Footnotes
CHAPTER V
Independence Day At Far West—Sundry Events And Revelations—Epistle Of David W. Patten
Footnotes
CHAPTER VI
The Beginning Of Trouble In Caldwell And Daviess Counties
Footnotes
CHAPTER VII
Increasing Difficulties Between The Saints And The Mobs Of Daviess And Caldwell Counties
CHAPTER VIII
Mob Movements In Caldwell, Daviess And Carroll Counties—Arrival Of Kirtland Camp At Far West
Footnotes
CHAPTER IX
Footnotes
CHAPTER X
The Journey Of Kirtland Camp. (Continued)
Footnotes
CHAPTER XI
Expulsion Of The Saints From De Witt, Carroll County, Missouri
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XII
Movements Of The Mob Upon De Witt—Battle Of Crooked River—Exterminating Order Of Governor Boggs
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIII
Mob Movements On Far West—Treachery Of Colonel Hinkle—Sorrowful Scenes
Footnotes
CHAPTER XIV
Rivalry Among The Militia Generals For Possession Of The Prisoners—"Trial" At Richmond
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XV
The Case Of The Saints Presented To The Missouri Legislature—The Prophet's Communication To The Saints From Liberty Prison
Footnotes
CHAPTER XVI
Case Of The "Mormons" Before The Missouri Legislature—Close Of The Year 1838
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XVII
Preparations For Leaving Missouri—Action Of The State Legislature
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XVIII
The Exiled Saints Gather At Quincy, Illinois—Proposition To Settle At Commerce
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIX
Letters To The Prophet—Affairs In England—Petitions
CHAPTER XX
Sundry Movements In The Interest Of The Exiled Saints—Prophet's Letters From Liberty Prison
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXI
Stirring Scenes About Far West—The Escape Of The Prophet And His Fellow Prisoners
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXII
The Prophet's Account Of His Experiences In Missouri—Fulfillment Of A Prophetic Revelation—Complete Exodus Of The Saints From Missouri
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXIII
Settlement At Commerce, Illinois
CHAPTER XXIV
Adventures Of The Prisoners Remaining In Missouri—The Prophet's Narrative Of Personal Experiences In Missouri
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXV
Commerce—The Prophet's History—Doctrinal Development
CHAPTER XXVI
The Prophet's Ministry In The Vicinity Of Commerce—Address To The Twelve
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXVII
Baptism Of Isaac Galland—Epistle Of The Twelve To The Church
CHAPTER XXVIII
The Escape Of Parley P. Pratt And His Fellow Prisoners From Missouri—The Close Of An Epoch
Footnotes:
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
Footnotes:
VOLUME IV
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME IV
Preliminary Considerations
The Founding of Nauvoo
The Appeal of the Church to the National government for Redress of Wrongs Suffered in Missouri
The Mission of the Twelve to England
The Mission of Orson Hyde to Palestine
The Doctrinal Development of the Church
Other Doctrines of the Prophet's Teaching
Footnotes
CHAPTER I
The Departure of the Twelve for England—Manifestation of God's Power in Healing the Sick at Commerce
Footnotes
CHAPTER II
The Prophet's Journey to Washington—The Petition of the Saints to the Congress of the United States for Redress of the Wrongs Inflicted upon Them in Missouri
Footnotes:
CHAPTER III
The Prophet's Efforts at Washington to Obtain Redress of Grievances for the Saints—Affidavits on Missouri Affairs
Footnotes:
CHAPTER IV
Departure of the Prophet from Washington—Labors of Elias Higbee Before the Senate Judiciary Committee—Report of the Committee
Footnotes:
CHAPTER V
Affairs of the Saints before United States Senate—General Conference of the Church at Nauvoo—Action of the Church with Reference to Senate Committee's Report—Mission to Palestine
Footnotes:
CHAPTER VI
Development of the Work in England—The Palestine Mission—Post-Office Name Changed from Commerce to Nauvoo
Footnotes:
CHAPTER VII
First Foreign Periodical of the Church, "The Millennial Star"—The Prophet Seeks Release from Secular Responsibilities
Footnotes:
CHAPTER VIII
Important Conference of the Church in England—Kidnapping of Brown and Boyce by Missourians—Action of the Citizens of Nauvoo
Footnotes:
CHAPTER IX
The Return of a Prodigal—Conditions in Kirtland—Progress of the Work in Great Britain—The Coming of John C. Bennett
Footnotes:
CHAPTER X
A Missouri Kidnapping—Continued Development of the Work in Great Britain—The Death of Joseph Smith, Sen., First Patriarch of the Church
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XI
Threatening Portents in the Actions of Missouri—General Conferences in Nauvoo and England—The Doctrine of Priesthood
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XII
Progress of the Work in Great Britain—The Saints at Kirtland Reproved for Their Course During the Missouri Persecutions—The Prophet's Address to the Twelve and Saints in Great Britain
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIII
Introduction of the Gospel in the Isle of Man—The Nauvoo Charter
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIV
Vale 1840—Enter 1841—List of Publications for and against the Church—Whereabouts of the Twelve Apostles—"Election and Reprobation"—Proclamation to the Saints
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XV
Reconstruction of Church Affairs at Nauvoo—Revelation—Municipal Organization of Nauvoo—Installation of Civic and Military Officers
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XVI
The First Foreign Mission of the Church 1837-1841
CHAPTER XVII
Celebration of the Twelfth Anniversary of the Organization of the Church—Order of Laying Corner-Stones of Temples—Council Meetings of the Twelve in England
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XVIII
General Conference at Nauvoo—Epistle of the Twelve to the Saints in England—Difference between Baptists and Latter-Day Saints
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIX
Organization of the Nauvoo Legion—Notable Persons at Nauvoo—The Prophet's Sermon on Individual Responsibility for Sin and the Doctrine of Election
CHAPTER XX
Arrest of the Prophet on Demand of Missouri—Trial at Monmouth—The Acquittal
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXI
The Mission to Jerusalem—Progress of Orson Hyde in His Journey
CHAPTER XXII
Sundry Events at Nauvoo and Throughout the World—The Mission of the Twelve Noted by the Prophet
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXIII
The Death of Don Carlos Smith—His Life and Labors—Special Conference at Nauvoo
CHAPTER XXIV
Hotchkiss Land Purchase Troubles—Death's Harvest, Oliver Granger, Robert B. Thompson—Important Action Relating to the Twelve—The Mission in Fox Island
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXV
The General Conference of the Church at Nauvoo—Doctrinal Sermon by the Prophet—Baptism for the Dead—Angels and Ministering Spirits—Epistle of the Twelve Reviewing Status of the Church
CHAPTER XXVI
Affairs in Kirtland and Nauvoo—Epistle of the Twelve to the Saints in the British Islands—Orson Hyde's Prayer on the Mount of Olives, Dedicating the Holy Land Preparatory to the Return of the Tribes of Israel
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXVII
Official Denunciation of Thieves at Nauvoo—The Moral Law of the Church—Abandonment of Ramus as a Stake of Zion—Baptism for the Dead, an Epistle
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXVIII
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXIX
The Opening of the Year 1842—Whereabouts of the Twelve Apostles—Correspondence of Elder Hyde from Trieste—Report of High Council on Affairs in Nauvoo—Events and Conditions in British Mission
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXX
Emigration of the Saints from England to Nauvoo—The Book of Abraham
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXXI
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXXII
The Bennett-Dyer Correspondence—The Prophet's Discourse on the Subject of the Resurrection, and the Salvation of Children—Epistle of the Twelve to the Saints in England Concerning Their Emigration to America
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXXIII
A Mason's Estimate of Nauvoo and the Prophet—Organization of the Female Relief Society—"Try the Spirits"—The Prophet's Editorial
CHAPTER XXXIV
Special Conference of the Church at Nauvoo—The Prophet's Reproof of the Wicked—Epistle of the Twelve to the Saints in Kirtland—Status of the Church
CHAPTER XXXV
The General Bankrupt Law—The Doctrine of Baptism for the Dead—The Prophet's Address to the Female Relief Society—The Keys of the Priesthood and the Nauvoo Temple
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
INAUGURATION OF ENDOWMENT CEREMONIES—PERFIDY AND EXPOSURE OF JOHN C. BENNETT—HIS RESIGNATION AS MAYOR OF NAUVOO—EPISTLE OF THE HIGH COUNCIL TO THE SAINTS
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
ACTIONS IN RELATION TO JOHN C. BENNETT ET AL.—THE PROPHET'S INSTRUCTIONS TO THE RELIEF SOCIETY—TREATISE ON THE "HOLY GHOST"—WILLIAM LAW'S DEFENSE OF THE SAINTS—THE PROPHET'S ADDRESS TO THE CHURCH
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
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE PROPHET AND GOVERNOR THOMAS CARLIN—ANENT JOHN C. BENNETT'S CHARACTER—PHRENOLOGICAL CHARTS OF THE PROPHET ET AL.—THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD
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
THE PROPHET CHARGED WITH BEING ACCESSORY TO THE ASSAULT ON EX-GOVERNOR BOGGS OF MISSOURI—CORRESPONDENCE WITH GOVERNER CARLIN-THE CHARACTER OF JOHN C. BENNETT-PROPHECY THAT THE SAINTS WOULD BE DRIVEN TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
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
THE PROPHET IN SECLUSION—CORRESPONDENCE WITH WILSON LAW—COMPANIONSHIP OF THE PROPHET AND HIS WIFE, EMMA SMITH—THE PROPHET'S APPRECIATION OF HIS FRIENDS
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
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN JOSEPH SMITH AND WILSON LAW, ET AL.—THE PROPHET ON THE ATTITUDE OF GOVERNOR CARLIN TOWARDS HIMSELF AND THE SAINTS—REVIVAL OF THE ZEAL OF SIDNEY RIGDON—THE PROPHET'S BLESSINGS UPON HIS FRIENDS
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
EFFORTS TO COUNTERACT THE WICKED INFLUENCE OF JOHN C. BENNETT—THE PROPHET'S REAPPEARANCE AMONG THE PEOPLE—HIS DISCOURSE AT THE SPECIAL CONFERENCE AND BEFORE THE RELIEF SOCIETY AT NAUVOO
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
INSTRUCTIONS ON BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD—CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN EMMA SMITH AND GOVERNOR CARLIN—THE PROPHET'S FIRST LETTER TO JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT
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
LETTER OF JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT TO THE PROPHET AND THE N. Y. "HERALD"—EMMA'S ILLNESS—PLOTS TO ENTRAP THE PROPHET—LEGAL OPINION OF JUSTIN BUTTERFIELD ON THE MISSOURI PROCEDURE
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
TEMPLE AFFAIRS—THE PROPHET'S ADDRESS TO "NEWCOMERS"—CITY COUNCIL'S ACTIONS AS TO WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS
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
PROPHET'S RETIREMENT FROM EDITORSHIP OF "TIMES AND SEASONS"—PROGRESS OF WORK ON THE TEMPLE—DIVISION OF NAUVOO INTO TEN WARDS—WM. SMITH IN THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE—GOVERNOR FORD ON MISSOURI'S DEMAND FOR THE PROPHET
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
THE PROPHET AT SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS—HIS CONVERSATIONS AND INTERVIEWS—PROCEEDINGS ON WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BEFORE JUDGE POPE—RELEASE OF THE PROPHET BY ORDER OF THE COURT AND THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF GOVERNOR FORD—OFFICIAL PAPERS IN THE CASE
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
THE PROPHET AGAIN IN NAUVOO—CELEBRATION OF HIS RELEASE FROM OPPRESSION—"VADE MECUM"—REINSTATEMENT OF ORSON PRATT—DISCOURSES OF THE PROPHET, "THE KINGDOM OF GOD;" "THE MISSION AND GREATNESS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST;" "INTERPRETATION OF SCRIPTURES."
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
PROVISIONS FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF NAUVOO—SUNDRY ACTIVITIES OF THE PROPHET—KEYS OF KNOWLEDGE BY WHICH ANGELIC ADMINISTRATIONS MAY BE KNOWN—THE PROPHET'S PARABLE, "THE LIONS OF THE PRESS."
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
VISIT OF THE PROPHET TO SHOKOQUON—WOOD CUTTING BEE—THE PROPHET'S SPEECH ON CONDITIONS AT NAUVOO—ON THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN
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
ATTEMPT TO REPEAL PARTS OF THE NAUVOO CHARTER—GOLD AND SILVER ALONE MADE LEGAL TENDER IN NAUVOO—SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS—"THE WASP" CHANGED INTO "THE NAUVOO NEIGHBOR"—SUSPICIONS OF THE PROPHET AGAINST SIDNEY RIGDON
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
EULOGY OF LORENZO D. BARNES—THE BEGINNING OF AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHURCH—IMPORTANT ITEMS OF DOCTRINE PROCLAIMED AT RAMUS—THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF APRIL 6TH, 1843
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
A GREAT MISSIONARY MOVEMENT—SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ELDERS UNDERTAKING MISSIONS—IMPRISONMENT OF ORRIN P. ROCKWELL—ARRIVAL OF SAINTS FROM ENGLAND—SPEECH OF THE PROPHET—INDIAN ELOQUENCE
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
THE PROPHET ON THE RESURRECTION—DIRECTIONS GIVEN AS TO THE LABORS OF THE TWELVE ET AL.—THE KINDERHOOK PLATES—FIRST ISSUE OF "THE NAUVOO NEIGHBOR"—NEW MISSION APPOINTMENTS
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
IMPORTANT DOCTRINAL ITEMS: SALVATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE—AGED MEN ON COUNCILS—IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE ETERNITY OF THE MARRIAGE COVENANT—THE NATURE OF MATTER. THE PROPHECY ON THE HEAD OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS—THE WORK AMONG The SCANDINAVIANS IN ILLINOIS
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
DEFINITION OF THE WORD "MORMON"—DISCOURSE ON MAKING "CALLING" AND "ELECTION" SURE—MISSION TO THE SOCIETY ISLANDS OPENED—CHARACTER SKETCH OF THE PROPHET, "BOSTON BEE"—TRIAL OF BENJAMIN WINCHESTER
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
FORMS OF CREDENTIALS OF THE TWELVE—CONFERENCE At MANCHESTER, ENGLAND—DEATH OF JUDGE ELIAS HIGBEE—"THE PURPOSE OF GATHERING," A DISCOURSE BY THE PROPHET
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
THE PROPHET'S VISIT TO DIXON, LEE CO.—CONDITIONS IN NAUVOO—SALEM ARGUS—SUMMARY OF THE WORLD'S EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 1843, UP TO JUNE—NEWS OF THE IMPENDING ARREST OF THE PROPHET RECEIVED AT NAUVOO—EXPEDITIONS FOR HIS PROTECTION—THE ARREST—TURNING THE TABLES—RETURN TO NAUVOO
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
APPLICATION TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF NAUVOO FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS—THE PROPHET'S SPEECH AT NAUVOO—PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL COURT—THE PRISONER DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY
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
AFTERMATH OF THE PROPHET'S RELEASE FROM ARREST—FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT NAUVOO—APPEALS TO GOVERNOR FORD FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY FORCE—SUPPLEMENTARY AFFIDAVITS ON AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI
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
DISCOURSE OF THE PROPHET—HIS LOVE FOR MANKIND—PRESENTATION OF THE DOCUMENTS OF THE LATE TRIAL TO GOVERNOR FORD—REVELATION ON THE ETERNITY OF THE MARRIAGE COVENANT AND PLURALITY OF WIVES
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
STATE OF AFFAIRS IN NAUVOO, WILLARD RICHARDS—A POLITICAL TRICK, ILLINOIS STATE REGISTER—BURDEN OF THE PROPHET'S MINISTRY, DISCOURSE—ENLARGEMENT OF MORMONISM, "BOSTON BEE"—THE PROPHET ON POLITICS, DISCOURSE—MOVEMENTS OF THE APOSTLES
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 ON THE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF JUDGE ELIAS HIGBEE—LIFE AND RESURRECTION—EXPLANATION Of ELECTION DAY TROUBLES—GOVERNOR FORD'S REFUSAL TO PLAY INTO THE HANDS OF MISSOURI—ANTI-MORMON AGITATION AT CARTHAGE—ELDER JONATHAN DUNHAM'S REPORT OF HIS WESTERN EXPLORATIONS
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
Prophet and Patriarch
Footnotes:
CHAPTER I
AN ESTIMATE OF THE PROPHET JOSEPH AS A RELIGIOUS LEADER—ANTI-MORMON MEETING AT CARTHAGE—HISTORICAL SKETCH—IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF THE TWELVE HELD IN BOSTON
Footnotes:
CHAPTER II
MOVEMENTS OF APOSTLES IN THE EAST—THE NAUVOO MANSION—ROCKWELL ACQUITTED—SPECIAL CONFERENCE AT NAUVOO—DISCOURSE OF THE PROPHET ON THE DEMISE OF JAMES ADAMS
Footnotes:
CHAPTER III
ANCIENT RUINS IN AMERICA, BOOK OF MORMON EVIDENCE—THE PROPHET ON THE U. S. CONSTITUTION AND THE BIBLE—MISREPRESENTATIONS CORRECTED—LETTER TO THE U. S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES—THE PROPHET'S ADDRESS TO THE SAINTS
Footnotes:
CHAPTER IV
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT AND PRESIDENT JOSEPH SMITH—RENEWAL OF PETITIONS TO CONGRESS FOR REDRESS OF MISSOURI GRIEVANCES—PRESIDENT JOSEPH SMITH'S APPEAL TO THE "GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS"—VERMONT—STATUS OF THE NAUVOO LEGION IN ILLINOIS MILITIA
Footnotes:
CHAPTER V
THE AVERY KIDNAPPING—DEFENSIVE PREPARATIONS AGAINST MISSOURI MOBS—APPEALS TO THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT FOR PROTECTION—NAUVOO LEGION OFFERED AS UNITED STATES TROOPS
Footnotes:
CHAPTER VI
MEMORIAL OF CITY COUNCIL TO CONGRESS ANENT MISSOURI AFFAIRS—ROCKWELL'S RETURN TO NAUVOO—RECITAL OF HIS ADVENTURES—AVERY'S ACQUITTAL BY MISSOURI'S COURTS—NAUVOO'S POLICE FORCE INCREASED—PUBLICATIONS ON MORMONISM, PRO ET CON—1843
Footnotes:
CHAPTER VII
PRESIDENT SMITH'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH JOHN C. CALHOUN—CARTWRIGHT DROWNING CASE, ENGLAND—CITY GUARDS INCREASED—FEARS OF LAW AND MARKS—INVESTIGATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL—RESISTANCE OF OFFICERS AT CARTHAGE—ANTI-MORMON OBJECTIONS TO CITY ORDINANCES—THE PROPHET'S DIFFICULTIES WITH FRANCIS M. HIGBEE—REGULATIONS FOR THE SALE OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS
CHAPTER VIII
PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK OF MORMON TO QUEEN VICTORIA—THE SEALING POWERS OF THE PRIESTHOOD—GOVERNOR FORD'S WARNING TO THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY—APOSTROPHE TO MISSOURI—JOSEPH SMITH NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES—HIS VIEWS ON THE POWERS AND POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Footnotes:
CHAPTER IX
COMMENTS ON CANDIDACY OF JOSEPH SMITH FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES—TENDERS OF PEACE TO MISSOURI—PRELIMINARY STEPS TO WESTERN MOVEMENT OF THE CHURCH—JAMES A. BENNETT AND VICE PRESIDENCY
Footnotes:
CHAPTER X
URGING THE BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE—TENDERS OF PEACE TO MISSOURI—PROPHET'S DISCOURSE ON ELIAS, ELIJAH, MESSIAH—LYMAN WIGHT'S PROPOSAL OF A SOUTHWEST MOVEMENT FOR THE CHURCH
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XI
ORSON PRATT SENT TO WASHINGTON AS AGENT OF NAUVOO—AMOS FIELDING TO ENGLAND, DITTO—COMMENT ON THE CANDIDACY OF JOSEPH SMITH FOR PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.—CONSPIRACIES OF THE LAWS, HIGBEES, FOSTERS, ET AL. AGAINST JOSEPH SMITH—THE PROPHET'S MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS==OCCUPATION OF THE WEST CONTEMPLATED
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XII
THE AUTHORITIES OF NAUVOO VS. THE HIGBEES, ET. AL—DEDICATION OF THE MASONIC HALL—THE CHURCH CONFERENCE OF APRIL, 1844—ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT SIDNEY RIGDON; DITTO PATRIARCH HYRUM SMITH—HISTORICAL RESUME, AND BUILDING THE TEMPLE
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIII
CONFERENCE OF THE CHURCH, APRIL, 1844, CONTINUED—ADDRESS OF PATRIARCH HYRUM SMITH—THE BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE
CHAPTER XIV
GENERAL CONFERENCE FOR APRIL, 1844, CONCLUDED—THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE WHOLE LAND OF AMERICA IS ZION—INSTRUCTIONS TO ELDERS SET APART FOR MISSIONS—A GENERAL CONFERENCE IN ENGLAND
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XV
DIFFICULTIES WITH THE HIGBEES AND FOSTERS—CONFERENCES APPOINTED BY THE TWELVE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES—INSTRUCTIONS TO REUBEN HEDLOCK, PRESIDENT OF THE BRITISH MISSION—PREPARATIONS FOR ENLARGEMENT OF THE WORK—FRANCIS M. HIGBEE'S SUIT AGAINST PRESIDENT SMITH—THE PROPHET RELEASED
CHAPTER XVI
ADDRESS OF THE PROPHET—HIS PROPHETIC CALLING AND THE RESURRECTION—STATUS OF AFFAIRS AT NAUVOO—HYDE'S REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON ON THE WESTERN MOVEMENT—OREGON
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XVII
THE STATE PRESIDENTIAL CONVENTION AT NAUVOO—THE STATES REPRESENTED—SPEECH OF JOHN S. REID, ESQ.—EARLY DAYS WITH THE PROPHET
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XVIII
CHARGES AGAINST PRESIDENT SMITH BEFORE THE CIRCUIT COURT—HIS VOLUNTARY APPEARANCES AT COURT—TREATMENT—RETURN TO NAUVOO
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XIX
CASE OF JEREMIAH SMITH BEFORE MUNICIPAL COURT AT NAUVOO—AFFIDAVITS OF CRIMES OF CHAUNCEY L. HIGBEE—APPEARANCE OF THE "EXPOSITOR."
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CHAPTER XX
THE DESTRUCTION OF THE "NAUVOO EXPOSITOR"—PROCEEDINGS OF THE NAUVOO CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
CHAPTER XXI
PRESIDENT SMITH ARRESTED FOR RIOT IN RELATION TO "EXPOSITOR" AFFAIR—HABEAS CORPUS PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MUNICIPAL COURT—A CALL FROM ARKANSAS—THE PROPHETS'S DREAMS—MASS MEETING AT WARSAW—LETTERS TO GOVERNOR FORD ON "EXPOSITOR" AFFAIR
CHAPTER XXII
DISCOURSE OF THE PROPHET—THE GODHEAD—THE MOB UPRISING—ARREST OF PRESIDENT SMITH, ET AL. OVER THE "EXPOSITOR" AFFAIR—TRIAL BEFORE ESQUIRE WELLS
CHAPTER XXIII
RUMORS OF INVASION FROM MISSOURI—THE LEGION ORDERED TO ASSIST THE CITY MARSHAL—NAUVOO PLACED UNDER MARTIAL LAW—THE MAYOR'S ADDRESS TO THE LEGION
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CHAPTER XXIV
ATTEMPTS TO DRAFT SAINTS INTO MOB SERVICE AGAINST NAUVOO—THREATENED INVASION FROM MISSOURI—JAMES A. BENNETT URGED TO COME TO NAUVOO
CHAPTER XXV
THE TWELVE CALLED FROM EASTERN MISSION—GOVERNOR FORD AT CARTHAGE—NAUVOO DELEGATION TO GOVERNOR—THREATS AND CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PROPHET'S LIFE—GOVERNOR FORD INVITED TO NAUVOO TO INVESTIGATE CONDITIONS
CHAPTER XXVI
PREPARATIONS TO DEFEND NAUVOO—MOB MOVEMENTS ON CARTHAGE ROAD—GOVERNOR FORD'S REVIEW OF HANCOCK COUNTY DIFFICULTIES—JOSEPH SMITH'S ACCOUNT OF THE SAME DIFFICULTIES, DEFENSE OF HIS OWN AND ASSOCIATES' COURSE
CHAPTER XXVII
GOVERNOR FORD'S WRONG VIEWPOINT—ELDER TAYLOR'S ACCOUNT OF THE INTERVIEW WITH THE GOVERNOR AT CARTHAGE—CLOSE OF THE PROPHET'S JOURNAL NARRATIVE OF HIS LIFE
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXVIII
THE PROPHET STARTS FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS—THE COUNSEL OF FALSE BRETHREN—THE RETURN TO NAUVOO—THE SURRENDER AND ARRIVAL AT CARTHAGE
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXIX
ARREST OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH ON A CHARGE OF TREASON—FALSE IMPRISONMENT—ELDER TAYLOR'S PROTEST—FALSE IMPRISONMENT
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXX
INTERVIEW IN CARTHAGE PRISON BETWEEN GOVERNOR FORD AND THE PROPHET—TAYLOR'S REPORT OF THE INTERVIEW—TESTIMONY TO THE EXISTENCE OF A CARTHAGE CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PROPHET'S LIFE
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CHAPTER XXXI
THE PROPHET IN CARTHAGE PRISON—THE UNION OF JUDICIAL, EXECUTIVE, AND MILITARY AUTHORITY IN DEALING WITH THE PRISONERS—THE LAST NIGHT IN PRISON
CHAPTER XXXII
THE DAY OF MARTYRDOM—THREATS—REPEATED WARNINGS OF THE PRISONERS' DANGER GIVEN TO GOVERNOR FORD—THE CARTHAGE GREYS AS GUARDS
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXXIII
DEPARTURE OF GOVERNOR FORD FOR NAUVOO—THE AFTERNOON IN CARTHAGE PRISON—THE ASSAULT ON THE PRISON—THE MARTYRDOM OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XXXIV
GOVERNOR FORD IN NAUVOO—NEWS OF THE MARTYRDOM—MESSAGES TO NAUVOO—ARRIVAL OF THE BODIES—SORROWFUL SCENES—THE BURIAL
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
CONDITIONS IN HANCOCK COUNTY REVIEWED BY GOVERNOR FORD----THE STATE ARMS OF THE LEGION SURRENDERED ON THE DEMAND OF THE GOVERNOR
REVIEW OF GOVERNOR FORD'S PERFORMANCES
GOVERNOR FORD'S STATEMENT
CHAPTER II
SUBMISSION OF THE PROPHET TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GOVERNOR----GATHERING OF THE ENEMY FORCES OF THE PROPHET----GOVERNOR FORD'S DEFENSIVE JUSTIFICATION FOR HIS PLACEMENT OF THE HOSTILE FORCES AT CARTHAGE AND THE DISMISSAL OF OTHERS
CHAPTER III
GOVERNOR FORD'S VISIT TO NAUVOO----FEARS ON THE WAY----INSULTING SPEECH TO THE CITIZENS ----RESENTED----HEARS OF THE ASSASSINATION OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH
II. EXTENSION OF QUOTATIONS FROM FORD'S HISTORY OF ILLINOIS
Explanation
CHAPTER IV
GOVERNOR FORD'S COMMENTS ON THE CHARACTER OF JOSEPH SMITH AND HIS FOLLOWERS---HIS CONJECTURES ON THE FUTURE OF MORMONISM
CHAPTER V
POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THE PERIOD FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF THE PROPHET----"TRIAL" OF THE MURDERERS ---STATUS OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN HANCOCK COUNTY
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
THE MARTYRDOM OF JOSEPH SMITH; REVIEW OF CONDITIONS IN ILLINOIS PRECEDING THAT EVENT
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
JOHN TAYLOR AND DR. BERNHISEL'S INTERVIEW WITH GOVERNOR FORD----PLEDGE OF GOVERNOR FORD FOR THE SECURITY OF JOSEPH SMITH IF HE WOULD COME TO CARTHAGE
CHAPTER VIII
INTERVIEW BETWEEN JOSEPH SMITH AND GOVERNOR THOMAS FORD
CHAPTER IX
THE ASSAULT UPON THE PRISON----THE MURDER OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH
CHAPTER X
WAS GOVERNOR FORD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF THE PROPHET AND PATRIARCH OF THE NEW DISPENSATION
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
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS APART FROM THE MAJOR FACTS OF THE MARTYRDOM OF THE PROPHET AND PATRIARCH FROM JUNE 22, 1844, TO JUNE 29, 1844
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
MOVEMENTS IN HANCOCK COUNTY, CARTHAGE, NAUVOO, WARSAW AND QUINCY, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PEACE FOLLOWING THE MARTYRDOM: LIST OF THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO WERE IN THE MOB ASSEMBLED TO SLAY THE PROPHET
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 MARTYRDOM IN POETRY----EFFORTS FOR FOOD SUPPLIES AND PROTECTION FOR THE PEOPLE OF NAUVOO----THE DANIELS AFFIDAVIT ON THE MARTYRDOM
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
A CHAPTER OF SUNDRY EVENTS AT VARIOUS PLACES AND DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING THE MARTYRDOM: UNITED STATES PRESS COMMENTS ON THE MURDER
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
CHAPTER OF MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS, PRESS EXCERPTS, AND MOVEMENTS OF LEADING ELDERS OF THE CHURCH AT NAUVOO AND ELSEWHERE
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
THE MOVEMENTS OF THE APOSTLES AND OTHER LEADING BRETHREN IN THE EAST AND AT NAUVOO--- IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR FORD
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
GATHERING OF THE TWELVE AND OTHER LEADING ELDERS AT NAUVOO----DEATH OF ELDER SAMUEL H. SMITH, BROTHER OF THE PROPHET, EARLY MISSIONARY OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE EIGHT WITNESSES OF THE BOOK OF MORMON
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
THE GATHERING OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES FROM THE EAST TO NAUVOO: PRELIMINARY MEETINGS LOOKING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF THE QUESTION OF THE PRESIDENCY OF THE CHURCH
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 SETTLEMENT OF CHURCH LEADERSHIP----THE TWELVE APOSTLES ACCEPTED AS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE CHURCH, BRIGHAM YOUNG AT THEIR HEAD
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
EVENTS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SUSTAINING OF THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE----AS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE CHURCH----RESUMPTION OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES----PERPETUATION OF THE POLICY OF THE PROPHET
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
FORMAL TRIAL AND EXCOMMUNICATION OF PRESIDENT SIDNEY RIGDON---RESTLESS MOVEMENTS OF JAMES EMMETT----MISSION ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH----MOVEMENTS OF STATE OFFICIALS AND THE MOB OF HANCOCK COUNTY
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
EPISTLE OF THE TWELVE TO THE CHURCH----MORAL AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE
AN EPISTLE OF THE TWELVE
CHAPTER XXIII
MINUTES OF THE IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF OCTOBER 6TH TO 8TH, 1844----THE CHURCH SET IN ORDER ----DUTIES OF THE PRIESTHOOD EXPOUNDED----ECONOMICS CONSIDERED
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
PRELIMINARY STEPS TO THE FORTHCOMING PROSECUTION OF THE MURDERERS OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH----THE WORK IN THE SOCIETY ISLANDS----- TEMPLE AFFAIRS----FINANCIAL EMBARRASSMENT
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
PROGRESS OF WORK ON THE TEMPLE---- MISCELLANEOUS MOVEMENTS IN CHURCH AND STATE
THE PLACING OF THE LAST CAPITAL ON THE TEMPLE
PRESIDENCY APPOINTED FOR KIRTLAND
CHAPTER XXVI
THE GREAT CONFERENCE OF THE SEVENTIES AT NAUVOO---ORGANIZATION OF NEW QUORUMS--DEDICATION OF THE SEVENTIES' HALL--NOTABLE DISCOURSES --DOCTRINAL INSTRUCTIONS BY PRESIDENT BRIGHAM YOUNG ON PRIESTHOOD--THE TWELVE-- THE SEVENTY--AND THE BISHOPRIC
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
CAMPAIGN AGAINST WICKEDNESS BOTH BY THE CHURCH AUTHORITIES AND THE NAUVOO CITY COUNCIL----VILLAINY OF NAUVOO'S ENEMIES
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
THE STORY OF CONTINUED PROGRESS OF THE CHURCH IN NAUVOO, IN EUROPE AND IN THE UNITED STATES----PLEA FOR THE RETURN OF JAMES EMMETT'S COMPANY
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
THE JAMES EMMETT COMPANY OFFICIALLY VISITED--- APRIL CONFERENCE OF 1845----MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS UNDER GENERAL STATE LAW ---- WESTERN MOVEMENT PROPOSED BY GOVERNOR FORD
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
AN APPEAL TO LYMAN WIGHT TO BE UNITED WITH THE TWELVE----LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE GOVERNORS OF THE RESPECTIVE STATES----LETTERS OF GOVERNOR FORD TO STATE MILITARY LEADERS----IMPORTANT DOCTRINAL LETTER OF THE TWELVE TO THE CHURCH
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
PREPARATIONS FOR WESTWARD JOURNEY ---- THE FINAL WORD: THE CHURCH MUST LEAVE ILLINOIS ----DETAIL OF THE PLANS----AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FAILS IN THE CASE OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS
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
LAST CONFERENCE AT NAUVOO----PLEA OF THE MOTHER OF PROPHETS"----PATHETIC
FIRST BUSINESS---PRESENTATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVAL
CHAPTER XXXIV
OFFICIAL MESSAGE TO THE SAINTS IN THE UNITED STATES----REMOVAL OF THE CHURCH TO THE WEST---- ORGANIZATION----OLIVER COWDERY'S TENDER OF SERVICES----THE BIGELOW CASE----WARREN-YOUNG-TAYLOR OUTBREAK----THE POWER OF PRAYER VS. MOBOCRACY----APPEAL TO GOVERNOR FORD
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
IMPORTANT LETTERS, FRIENDLY AND OTHERWISE---- SUMMARY OF RECENT PROCEDURE IN AND ABOUT NAUVOO WITH COMMENT OF AN EDITORIAL FROM THE TIMES AND SEASONS
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
MURDERS BY MOBS CONTINUED----CONFESSION OF DR. ROBERT D. FOSTER----FAREWELL OF ORSON PRATT TO EASTERN SAINTS----WESTWARD BY SHIPPING----THE DURFEE MURDER CASE
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
DEDICATION OF PARTS OF THE TEMPLE----ENDOWMENTS GIVEN----ROMAN CATHOLIC EFFORTS TO PURCHASE THE TEMPLE AND OTHER NAUVOO PROPERTY----THE CHURCH IN ENGLAND----UNITED STATES FEDERAL CHARGES OF COUNTERFEITING AGAINST CHURCH AUTHORITIES----CHURCH PUBLICATIONS FOR 1845
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ACQUITTAL OF SHERIFF BACKENSTOS FOR THE KILLING OF FRANK A. WORRELL
CHURCH PUBLICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD
CHAPTER XXXVIII
LARGE NUMBER OF PERSONS ENDOWED IN THE TEMPLE---- JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 1846----CATHOLIC CHURCH EFFORTS TO PURCHASE L. D. S. NAUVOO PROPERTY----FRIENDLY ATTITUDE OF JUDGE JOSIAH LAMBORN----REPEATED HOSTILE EFFORTS OF STATE OFFICIALS----DEPARTURE OF THE TWELVE HASTENED BY FALSE REPORTS CIRCULATED BY GOVERNOR FORD
CHAPTER XXXIX
DEPARTURE OF BRIGHAM YOUNG FROM NAUVOO---- PROPOSITION OF "A. G. BENSON & CO."----PROPOSED CONTRACT----PUBLIC MEETING IN THE TEMPLE---- MISSISSIPPI BRIDGED BY ICE----LIMITED NUMBER WHO CROSSED ON THE ICE WITH TEAMS AND FAMILIES---- PETITION TO THE GOVERNOR OF IOWA----REFLECTIONS ON COMMENCEMENT OF EXODUS FROM NAUVOO
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
DISCONTINUANCE OF DAILY QUOTATIONS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG----SUNDRY EVENTS IN THE MARCHING ENCAMPMENT FROM THE CLOSE OF FEBRUARY TO MID-JUNE
CHAPTER XLI
THE RETURN TO WINTER QUARTERS----THE ORGANIZATION OF AND UNIVERSAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY OF THE CHURCH, BRIGHAM YOUNG, HEBER C. KIMBALL, AND WILLARD RICHARDS----1847-8 ----PRESIDENT YOUNG'S LAST JOURNEY OVER THE PLAINS
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
History of the Prophet Joseph, by His Mother
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
Children of Samuel and Rebecca Smith
Children of second Samuel, and first Priscilla Smith, which Samuel was the son of first Samuel and Rebecca Smith
Children of first Asael (died Oct. 31, 1830) and Mary Smith (died May 27, 1836); which Asael was the son of second Samuel and Priscilla Smith
Children of fourth Samuel and Frances Wilcox
Children of first Jesse and Hannah Smith, which Jesse was the son of first Asael and Mary Smith
Children of John C. and Priscilla Waller; which Priscilla was the daughter of first Asael Smith
Children of first Joseph and Lucy Smith; which Joseph was the son of the first Asael and Mary Smith
Children of second Asael (died July 21, 1844) and Betsy Smith; which Asael was the son of first Asael and Mary Smith
Children of Isaac and Mary Pierce; which Mary was the daughter of first Asael and Mary Smith
Children of first Silas (died Sept. 13, 1839) and Ruth Smith (died Mar. 14, 1826); which Silas was the son of first Asael and Mary Smith
Children by his second wife Mary Aikens Smith (died Apr. 27, 1877)
Children of first John (died May 23, 1854) and Clarissa Smith (died Feb. 14,1854); which John was the son of first Asael and Mary Smith
Children of Hyrum and Jerusha Smith; which Hyrum was the son of first Joseph and Lucy Smith
Children of Hyrum Smith and Mary, his second wife
Children of second Joseph, the Prophet, and Emma Smith; which Joseph was the son of first Joseph and Lucy Smith
Children of fifth Samuel Smith and Mary, his first wife; which Samuel was the son of first Joseph and Lucy Smith
Children of Samuel Smith and Levira, his second wife
Children of William and Caroline Smith; which William was the son of first Joseph and Lucy Smith
Children of Don Carlos and Agnes Smith; which Don Carlos was the son of first Joseph and Lucy Smith
Children of Calvin and Sophronia Stoddard
Children of Wilkins J. and Catherine Salisbury; which Catharine was the daughter of first Joseph Smith
Children of George A. and Bathsheba W. Smith
Children of second Solomon Mack; which Solomon was the son of first Solomon Mack
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
CHAPTER XXVIII
CHAPTER XXIX
CHAPTER XXX
CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
CHAPTER XXXIII
CHAPTER XXXIV
CHAPTER XXXV
CHAPTER XXXVI
CHAPTER XXXVII
CHAPTER XXXVIII
CHAPTER XXXIX
CHAPTER XL
CHAPTER XLI
CHAPTER XLII
CHAPTER XLIII
CHAPTER XLIV
CHAPTER XLV
CHAPTER XLVI
CHAPTER XLVII
CHAPTER XLVIII
CHAPTER XLIX
CHAPTER L
CHAPTER LI
CHAPTER LII
CHAPTER LIII
CHAPTER LIV
APPENDIX
