HISTORY
OF THE
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF
LATTER-DAY SAINTS
PERIOD I.
History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet.
By Himself.
Volume III.
An Introduction and Notes
By
B. H. Roberts.
Published by the Church.
Deseret News.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
1905.
Table of Contents.
Volume III.
Introduction.
Enlightenment a Factor in Determining Responsibility for Conduct.
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.
The Prophet Joseph's Departure from Kirtland and Arrival in Missouri.
Flight of the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon from Kirtland.
Brigham Young to the Prophet's Rescue.
The Bitterness of the Prophet's Enemies.
The Prophet's Arrival in Missouri.
Trial of the Far West Presidency of the Church.
Minutes of Proceedings in Other Settlements than Far West.
High Council Meeting at Far West.
The Prophet's Reception in Zion.
The Political Motto of the Church of Latter-day Saints.
The Prophet's Answers to Questions on Scripture.
The Prophet's Letter to the Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kirtland.
Excommunication of Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer—The Work in England.
Arrival of Sidney Rigdon at Far West.
Minutes of a General Conference of the Church at Far West.
Minutes of the first Quarterly Conference at Far West.
Demand on John Whitmer for the Church Records.
Charges Against Oliver Cowdery.
Trial of Oliver Cowdery.
Elder Cowdery's Letter.
Charges Against David Whitmer.
Charges Against Lyman E. Johnson.
The Work in England-Conference in Preston.
Farewell Meetings with the Saints.
A Prophecy.
American Slanders Reach England.
Readjustment and Settlement of Affairs at Far West.
Revelation Given at Far West.
Revelation Given to Brigham Young at Far West.
Revelation Given at Far West Making Known the Will of God Concerning the Building up of that Place, and of the Lord's House.
Minutes of the High Council.
Sundry Employments of the Prophet.
The Prophet's Discourse on the Evils of Hasty Judgment.
Arrival of Elder Parley P. Pratt at Far West.
Death of Jas. G. Marsh.
The Prophet's Answer to Sundry Questions.
Elder Rigdon's Political Address.
Trial of William E. M'Lellin and Dr. McCord.
Remuneration of the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon for Temporal Labors in the Church.
Selection of Lands in Caldwell and Daviess Counties for Settlement-Adam-Ondi-Ahman.
The Prophet Leaves Far West to Locate Settlements.
The Prophet and Party Reach "Tower Hill."
Adam-ondi-Ahman.
Council Called to Determine Location of Settlements.
American Antiquities Discovered.
Varied Movements of the Prophet's Company.
Birth of Alexander Hale Smith.
The Prophet's Return to Adam-ondi-Ahman.
Minutes of the Meeting which Organized the Stake of Zion called Adam-ondi-Ahman.
Description of Adam-ondi-Ahman.
Independence Day at Far West—Sundry Events and Revelations—Epistle of David W. Patten.
Celebration of Independence Day at Far West.
The Officers.
The Procession.
The Oration.
A Word from Elders Kimball and Hyde.
Letter of Don C. Smith to the Prophet.
Missing Revelations.
Revelation, Given at Far West, July 8, 1838.
Revelation, Given July 8, 1838, Making Known the Disposition of the Properties Tithed as Named in the Preceding Revelation.
Revelation Given to William Marks, Newel K. Whitney, Oliver Granger and Others, at Far West, July 8, 1838.
Revelation given at Far West, July 8, 1838, in Answer to the Question, Show unto us Thy Will, O Lord, Concerning the Twelve.
Minutes of a Meeting of the Twelve.
The Disposition of Public Church Properties.
Arrival of Saints from Canada.
Publication of the Elder's Journal.
The Epistle of Elder David W. Patten.
The Beginning of Trouble in Caldwell and Daviess Counties.
The Prophet Rests.
Reproof of Canadian Brethren.
A Citizen's Meeting at Far West.
Judge Morin's Friendly Warning.
Peniston's Harangue.
"Dick" Welding's Row.
John L. Butter's Speech.
Gathering of the Mob.
Reports of Gallatin Trouble Reach Far West.
Departure of the Prophet from Gallatin.
The Prophet commends the Brethren for Standing for their Rights.
Interview with Adam Black.
Adam Black's Agreement.
Interview with Citizens of Mill Port.
Treatise of Peace of Little Avail.
Peniston's Affidavit.
Reflections of the Prophet.
Inquiry at Far West Concerning Gallatin Affairs.
Resolutions.
Chased by a Mob.
The Prophet's Interview with the Sheriff of Daviess County.
Organization of Agriculture Companies.
Affidavit of Adam Black.
Comment on Adam Black.
Proclamation of Governor Boggs.
Conduct of John Corrill Reproved.
Increasing Difficulties Between the Saints and the Mobs of Daviess and Caldwell Counties.
The Prophet Leaves Far West to Found a City of Zion.
Excitement Among the Missourians.
The Prophet's Review of the Wrongs of the Saints.
Site for City Selected.
Rumors of Mobs Gathering.
An Appeal to Gen. Atchison.
Consultation with General Atchison.
The Prophet and Sidney Rigdon Study Law.
The Prophet and Lyman Wight to Submit to Trial.
The Prophet's Affidavit on the Adam Black Incident.
Judge King at Far West.
The Trial at Raglin's.
The Prophet and Lyman Wight Bound Over.
A Committee of Inquiry from Chariton County.
Rumors of an Attack upon "Diahman."
Capture of Arms Intended for the Mob.
The Mob Take Prisoners.
Allred's Prisoners.
Advice from Judge King.
Judge King's Apparent Double Dealing.
Petition from Ray County.
The Trial of Allred's Prisoners.
The Citizens of Daviess County to the Governor.
Atchison Orders out the Militia.
Mob Movements in Caldwell, Daviess and Carroll Counties—Arrival of Kirtland Camp at Far West.
Trouble at De Witt Begins.
Dryden's Report to the Governor.
Doniphan's Report to Atchison.
The Prophet's Comment.
Atchison's Report to the Governor.
Marching Orders to the Militia.
Movements of the Militia.
Excerpts of Atchison's Letter of the Governor.
Petition of the Saints of De Witt to Governor Boggs.
General Park's Report to Governor Boggs.
Agreement to Buy Out the Mob.
Extract of a Letter from General Atchison to Governor Boggs.
Mob Activities Shifter to De Witt.
Arrival of Kirtland Camp at Far West.
The Organization and Journey of Kirtland Camp.
Meeting of the Seventies.
The Report of the Presidents.
To Move in a Body Not Thought Practicable.
The Subject Discussed.
Foster's Vision.
"God Wills It."
Meeting of the 13th of March.
Presidents pro tem appointed.
Power of Nominating Officers Vested in First Council.
The Constitution.
The Movement Commended.
Hyrum Smith on Previous Movements.
Hyrum Smith Commends the Seventies.
Advantage of a Large Company.
Caution as to the Word of Wisdom.
Practical Steps.
Views of Oliver Granger et al.
Admonitions.
Sundry Meetings and the Object of Them.
Difficulties Encountered.
Assembling of the Camp.
Solemn Reflections.
The Start.
Number in Camp.
Sorrow at Parting.
First Experiences.
A Renewal of Covenants.
Additional Camp Regulations.
The First Deserter.
The First Death.
Nature of the Country Traversed.
Difficulties by the Way.
Descriptions of Country.
Sorrow for the "Deluded" Saints.
Preparations for the Sabbath.
Public Worship.
Some Left by the Way Rejoined the Camp.
Prominent Elders Arrested.
On the Headwaters of the Sciota and Sandusky.
Instructions to Overseers.
Reproofs Administered.
The Council Relieved of Guard Duty.
Threats of Arrest Made.
A Case of Healing.
Scarcity of Food.
A Day of Rest.
Camp at the Farm of the Governor of Ohio.
Camp Labors.
Admonitions.
Through Springfield.
Astonishment Created by the Camp.
Abram Bond Disfellowshiped.
John E. Page's Company.
Prayer for Rain.
Rain.
Some Leave the Camp.
A Reproof.
Elder Page Exhorts the Camp.
Work on the Turnpike.
Renewed Diligence.
An Assistant Council Appointed.
The Journey of Kirtland Camp (Continued).
Preaching of Joseph Young.
An Increase of Interest in the Camp.
Exhortations.
Death of Horses.
A Burial.
More Employment.
Showers.
Charles Thompson Corrected.
Spirit of Union Manifested.
Jonas Putnam Commended.
Expulsion from the Camp.
Further Investigation of Camp Members.
Expulsion from the Camp.
Religious Service.
Births in Camp.
Turnpike Contract Finished.
Arrangements for Renewal of the Journey.
Gathering of the Absent.
Preparation for the Journey.
The Camp Resumes its Journey.
On the Indiana Line.
Camp Enters the State of Indiana.
Course of the Journey.
A Sunday Journey.
Death of Bathsheba Willey.
Warning and Exhortation.
Arrival at Terra Haute.
In Illinois.
Serious Difficulties Considered.
Dissatisfaction in Camp.
Increased Sickness.
Camp Passes Through Springfield.
More Departures from the Camp.
First Tidings from Far West.
A Missouri Storm.
Bad Roads.
Re-organization of the Camp.
Proposition to Disband the Camp.
Proposition Rejected.
Arrival on Grand River.
Expulsion of the Saints From De Witt, Carroll County, Missouri.
Vexatious Persecution of Willard Richards.
Mob Movements at De Witt.
Scattering Fire Brands.
Letter of General Lucas to Governor Boggs.
The Prophet's Comment.
Conference at Far West.
News of Mob Violence from De Witt.
The Prophet's Hopes of Peace Disappointed.
The Prophet Arrives at De Witt.
Continuance of Far West Conference.
John Taylor Sustained as an Apostle.
England.
De Witt.
Communication of Clark to Atchison on Affairs at De Witt.
The Mobs' Appeal to Howard County for Help.
General Clark's Endorsement of the Mob.
The Governor's Answer to the Saints.
House Burning and Robbing.
Mob Leaders Made Commanders of Militia.
Hardships of the Saints.
Proposals for the Departure of the Saints.
A Sad Journey.
Movements of the Mob Upon De Witt—Battle of Crooked River—Exterminating Order of Governor Boggs.