Index

In addition to the documents themselves, introductory essays, annotation, and most refer- ence material have been indexed. Most maps are not indexed; map coordinates for specific locations are given in the Geographical Directory. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization of quotations have been standardized. Personal names are listed by their correct spellings, not by variant spellings that may be found in the documents, unless the correct spelling is unknown. Entries for married women are generally listed under the names used during the period cov- ered by the volume, with appropriate cross-references under maiden names or other married names. Unidentified individuals, such as “Mr. Bates,” are included in this index. In subentry text, Joseph Smith (JS) and Emma Smith (ES) are referred to by their initials. When found in an entry, “id.” indicates an entry in the Biographical Directory or Geographical Directory or other text that summarizes the topic, “def.” refers to a passage that defines the topic, “illus.” indicates a photograph or other illustration, and “handwriting of” identifies documents that an individual inscribed.

A as remnants of house of Joseph, 28n173; rumors Aaron (biblical figure), 461n230, 493 of conflict between white settlers and, 350 Aaronic priesthood, 129, 183. See also Priesthood American Revivalist, and Rochester (N.Y.) Observer, Abbott, Lewis, 14n67, 15n72 7–10, 14 Abel (biblical figure), 383, 477–478 American Traveller (Boston), 289 Abraham (biblical figure), 227, 235, 262, 304, 305, Ames, Ira: on gathering to Zion, 58n20; on 306, 307, 389, 461, 479 Kirtland temple, 94n214; listed on Kirtland Acre, Nelson, 401 plat, 209–210, 215; reminiscent account of, 574; Adam (biblical figure), 304n688, 429n96 on revelation on Camp of Israel, 388; on revela- Adultery: of D. Hurlbut, xxv–xxvi, 103, 104n223, tion on retention of land in Jackson Co., 388; 112n287, 116–117, 119n317, 120, 267, 316; of “warned out” of Kirtland, 327n49 Joseph Wood, 423, 424 Amherst, Ohio: ordination of JS as president of Afterlife: obedience to law of God in anticipation high priesthood at, 24; proselytizing in, 51n293; of, 474, 475, 480–484; JS vision of levels of revelation appointing M. Welton to preach heavenly glory in, 361–366. See also Celestial with Eden Smith at, 79n126 glory Angel, Mary, 327n49 Agriculture and farming, 122, 128n353 Angell, Truman, 93, 574 Aiken, David D., 158, 160, 163 Angels: appearance to JS, 27n162, 359, 429; Benson Aikens, Mary, 301–302, 534 (chart) vision of, 58n19, 59n29; Kirtland vision of Savior Alcohol: temperance movement, 12–14, 326; use of and, 39–40, 42–43, 86n154; Moroni (Book of wine for sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, 16–17, Mormon figure), 106n238 20–21; “Word of Wisdom” revelation on use of, Antimony, 410, 496–497 11–24, 428 Apocrypha, xxi, 32–35, 149 Alger, Samuel, 327n49 Apostles. See Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Allen, Charles, xxix, 187, 199, 259, 334 and specific individuals Allen, James, 195 Appeals of church discipline, 116–117, 425, 436, Allen, Shubael, 535 (id.), 470 438n122, 440, 444. See also Discipline, church Alphas and Omegas, 108 Arrests of church members in Jackson Co.: for American Bible Society, 33 false imprisonment, 336, 342, 351, 354, 370; by American Indians: America as promised land for, 8; T. Pitcher, 337 2 INDEX

“Articles and Covenants”: on licenses, 463; on or- Bible: Apocrypha, xxi, 32–35, 149; Book of dination, 78, 79; priesthood hierarchy outlined Abraham, 576; book of Jasher, 149; Book in, 61n35 of Moses, 179, 180, 576; classification of scrip- Atchison, David Rice: id., 536; as captain of mili- tures project, 176–186, 181 (illus.); Gospel of tia, 468, 470–471; as lawyer representing John, revelations related to, 83–84, 86–88, Missouri church members, 333, 348n149, 407n19 90n192; King James Version, 575, 576; lost Atiya, Aziz Y., 93 books of, 34, 149; in Mormon scriptural canon, Atonement. See Jesus Christ 575; “Prophecy of Enoch,” 34; Revelation, John Authority, 423, 424. See also Priesthood; and spe- the Apostle’s authorship of, 84 cific priesthood offices JS Bible revision: id., 576; Apocrypha not in- Avery, Charles, 19n100 cluded in, xxi–xxii, 32–35; classification of scrip- Avon, N.Y., 515 (id.), 361, 462n238, 484–487 tures project and, 178, 181 (illus.); completion of, 91n199, 154n462, 166, 167, 178, 206n272; on judi- B cious use of earth’s produce, 18; on laying down Babbitt, Erastus, 447 one’s life, 461; letter influenced by, 5; location of Badlam, Alexander, Sr., 536 (id.), 329, 331 work on, xix; on premortal existence of human- Bailey, Joshua, 152 kind, 84; publication plans for, 68, 150n430, 154, Bailey, Lydia Goldthwaite (later McClellan), 552 178–179, 206n272, 229, 233, 406, 576; revelations (id.), 323, 359 related to, xxi–xxii, 27, 29, 32–35, 83 Bailey, Mary (later Smith), 152n447, 294, 295n635, Bidamon, Lewis C., 92 534 (chart) Big Blue River (Kansas–Missouri): id., 515; Battle Baldwin, Wheeler, 66n64 of the Blue, 334, 336, 339–341, 351–354, 369–371; Ball, Joseph, 294 image of, 352 (illus.) Baptism: in classification of scriptures project, 184; Bigelow, Lucinda, 329, 331 of Free Will Baptists in Benson, 57; in Geneseo, Billings, Titus, 536 (id.), 150 361; in Mount Pleasant, 323, 355; in New Bishop, Gladden, 52n299, 327n49 Portage, 425; rebaptism, 61n32, 173; in Saco, 451 Bishop, Isaac H., 537 (id.), 52, 327n49 Baptism of specific individuals: G. Boosinger, Bishops: appeals of decisions of court of, 116; 169; Jared Carter, 57; John Carter, 57; E. Chase, church discipline, involvement in, 61n34, 425, 294n634; J. Greene, 467n258; H. Howe, 329n61; 436; in Jackson Co., 150, 157; E. Partridge des- V. Jaques, 288; E. Landon, 361; L. McClellan, ignated as first bishop, 25, 72n95; responsible 323, 359; J. Murdock, 4; Eleazer Nickerson, 323, for poor, 154; temple in plat of city of Zion in- 355; F. Nickerson, 321; H. Nickerson, 321n23; tended for, 128–129; N. Whitney’s duties as M. Nickerson, 323, 355; A. Perry, 487n320; N. G. bishop, 109 Rigdon, 151; Eden Smith, 169, 173; E. B. Smith, Bissell, Benjamin, 318n8 169; John Smith (no relation to JS), 169; John Black River country (Jefferson and Lewis cos., Smith (uncle of JS), 302; Silas Smith, 302; N.Y.), 488 E. Stevenson, 422n64; M. Welton, 169 Blaisdell, Clarissa Nye Bachelor, 152 Baptist Church, Benson, Vt., 57 Blanchard, James, 401 Barber, Andrew, 352, 353, 354n172, 386 Blessings, 445–446 Barker, William, 328, 331 Boasting of church members: in Jackson Co., Barney, Royal, Jr., 214 xxviii n45, 193, 241n422, 496n356; in Kirtland, Bassett, Heman, 326 328 Bates, Mr., 74 Boggs, Lilburn W., 337, 338 (illus.), 339 Battle of the Blue, 334, 336, 339–341, 351–354, 352 Book of Abraham, 576 (illus.), 369–371 Book of Commandments (1833): id., 576; binding Beebe, Calvin, 66n64 of, 148; copies to be sent to Kirtland, 166, 167; Beman (Beaman), Alvah, 536 (id.), 487 corresponding section numbers in editions of Benson, Vt.: id., 515; gathering to Zion, interest Doctrine and Covenants, 594–600 (chart); er- in, 58, 61–62; migrations to Ohio and Missouri rors found in, 152; Michigan Territory church from, 59, 61–62; JS and F. Williams letter of members’ access to, 423n69; printing and pub- guidance for church in, xx, 56–64; visions re- lishing plans, xvii, xxix, 166, 189, 297, 406n15, ceived in, xx, 58, 59–61, 63 573; sales of copies of, 428; superseded by Bent, Samuel, 422n65, 424n74 Doctrine and Covenants, 594 Benton, Thomas H., 396n441 Book of Martyrs, 385n361 Bergat, George. See Burket, George Book of Mormon: id., 575–576; consequences of Bess, Mr., 346n139 rejection of, 363; copies held by G. Burket, 149; INDEX 3

Book of Mormon (continued) 93, 113, 115, 426n85; listed on Kirtland plat, 210, detractors’ explanations for origins of, xxvi, 215; proselytizing by, 51, 295n640, 425; School 260, 317, 320, 404, 405n10, 408; early copies of, of the Prophets building and, 82, 105; John 289n602; M. Harris loses manuscript pages Smith disciplined by, 171; spiritual experiences of, 430n101; John the Apostle referenced in, of, 42n258 83–84; knowledge of contents before transla- Cain (biblical figure), 477–478 tion, 428, 430; as medium of exchange, 320n17; “Calamity of Zion.” See Jackson Co., Mo.— Missouri church members chastised for treat- Opposition to church in ing lightly, 266n502; on nature of Christ in re- Caldwell Co., Mo., 440 lation to the Father, 86n161; “Prophecy of Campbell, Alexander: in J. Bosworth vision, 435; Enoch” and, 34; publication, 68, 149–150, 575– Disciples of Christ movement (Campbellites), 576; in scriptural canon, 575; sickness, on use of 431, 434n110, 435n111; on temperance move- herbs for treating, 18; on those who assist in ment, 12n61; on traditional Christian creeds, work of church, 295; transgressions of JS while 84; visions disregarded by, 431 translating, 428, 430; whipping of H. Page Campbell, Robert, 307n704 over, 339n103. See also Gold plates Camp of Israel (Zion’s Camp): id., xxxi; authori- Book of Moses, 179, 180, 576 zation of, 269n528; John Carter in, 59, 450; Boonville (Mo.) Herald, 340n108, 366, 367, 368, delay of construction of Kirtland temple and, 469n269 294n633; departure for Missouri, 319, 360n209, Boosinger, George, 169 485; Kirtland high council meeting on, 453– Booth, Ezra, 425 457, 484; letter series affected by, 473; licenses Bosley, Edmund (Edmond), 537 (id.), 459, 486, 487 issued to recruiters for, 463, 465, 466; recruit- Boston, Mass.: establishment of branch of church ment of volunteers for, 362–363, 368, 450–451, in, 288, 368; gathering from, 289, 294 454, 458–459, 466, 484–488; report of JS to Bosworth, Joseph Bucklin, 537 (id.), 426, 431–435 Missouri church leaders regarding, 489, 495; Bowers, William, 194n193 revelation leading to, xxxi, 389, 393–394, 450, Boynton, John F., 52n295, 117n308, 118, 119n313, 454, 457–463, 484–485; Sylvester Smith disci- 451 plined for comments about, 401n471; JS plan Brace, Mrs., 471n275 to accompany, 456–457, 462n239, 489, 495–496; Braden, James, 537 (id.), 79–81 travel by land rather than water, 457n202 Breazeale, Hugh Lawson: id., 538; mortally Canada, proselytizing in, 113, 175, 318, 320–325, wounded at Battle of the Blue, 340, 354n172, 322 (map), 355–356, 449–450, 452 369, 370; signatory to agreement pledging Carrel, J. M., 507 Mormons would leave Jackson Co., 194n193 Carter, Charity, 58n20 Brickyard (French farm, Kirtland, Ohio), 47, 55– Carter, Gideon Hayden (Haden), 539 (id.), 63n47, 56, 108–109 176, 321, 327n49 Briggs, James A., 318n8 Carter, Jared: id., 539; baptism of, 57; inheritance British and Foreign Bible Society, 33 near temple site, 207; on Kirtland high council, Broadsheet of revelation, 388, 428, 489, 492–494 436, 441, 443; Kirtland temple construction and, Brooks, Phebe, 90n191 93, 113, 115, 426n85, 450, 451; listed on Kirtland Brown, Albert, 538 (id.), 70, 71 plat, 210, 215; ordination of H. Sherwood by, Brown, Harry, 487, 488 63n49; proselytizing by, 51, 57, 422n65, 450, 452; Brown, S., 214 at Saco conference, 451; School of the Prophets Brown, William, 194n191 building and, 82, 105; JS familiar with, 63n47; Brownhelm, Ohio, 168n12 “warned out” of Kirtland, 327n49 Brownlee, William Craig, 34 Carter, John Sims: id., 539; baptism of, 57; in Bump, Jacob, 327n49 Camp of Israel, 59, 450; certificates of migra- Burdick, Thomas, 215, 422, 463n242, 488, 507 tion issued by, 62n37; as church leader, 57–58; Burk (Burke), John Matthias, 538 (id.), 168 death of, 59; journal of, 574; on Kirtland high Burket, George, 538 (id.), 149, 388, 391n403 council, 59, 436, 438, 441, 443; migration to Burnett, Stephen, 169 Kirtland, 59; proselytizing by, 450, 452; on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 452 C Letter: from JS and F. Williams, xx, 56–64, Cahoon, Mary, 69n78 60 (illus.) Cahoon, Reynolds: id., 538; as counselor to Carter, Luman, 327n49 N. Whitney, 115n300; inheritance near temple Carter, Simeon: id., 540; letter asking for forgive- site, 207; Kirtland temple construction and, ness and seeking unity with Kirtland church, 4 INDEX

66n64; ordination of H. Sherwood by, 63n49; J. Greene acting as counselor in place of, 454; signatory to agreement pledging Mormons on Kirtland high council, 436, 438, 441, 443, would leave Jackson Co., 194; JS familiar with, 448; property of, 294; JS’s Egyptian materials 63n47; C. Whitmer ordained by, 150n433 exhibited by, 92n201 Cass, Lewis, 396n441 Coffee and tea (“hot drinks”), 11–24 Catholicism, 33–34 Cole, Barnet, 471 Cattaraugus Co., N.Y., 321 Colesville settlement, Jackson Co., Mo., 353n169 Celestial glory, 413, 414, 417, 421, 475 Coltrin, Graham, 51n292 Certificates: for migrants, 62n37, 63. See also Coltrin, John, 218 Licenses, priesthood Coltrin, Zebedee: id., 540; on L. Copley, 4; on Chagrin, Ohio, 515 (id.), 68–69, 411 French farm purchase, 46n272, 47n278, 50, 81– Chalcedon, Council of (AD 451), 84 82; image of, 41 (illus.); journal of, 574; prosely- Channing, Tom, 497 tizing by, 51, 449–450, 452; on sacrament of the Chapin, Adolphus, 149, 497 Lord’s Supper at School of the Prophets meet- Chardon (Ohio) Spectator, 260 ings, 39; on singing and speaking in tongues, Chardon, Ohio: id., 516; courthouse, 163, 167, 316, 196n203; on visionary experiences, xviii–xix, 40, 318n8, 401, 405n13; D. Hurlbut litigation heard 42n258; “warned out” of Kirtland, 329, 331; on in, 401, 405n13; S. Rigdon proselytizing in, 167 “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 12, 15, 15n73 Chase, Elizabeth A. Eaton, 540 (id.), 294 Combe, Andrew, 15n76 Chastisement: for failure to keep covenant, Combs, Abel, 92 266n502; as manifestation of divine love, Conferences: def., 427; at Kirtland, xviii–xx; on 292n611; of Missouri church members, by reve- ordination in Missouri, 78n124; sacrament of lation, 266n502; JS on tribulation and, 292– the Lord’s Supper distributed at, 39, 42 293; of Zion, 199–200 Specific conferences: 9 Nov. 1831 at Hiram, 78, Chenango, N.Y., 52n298, 151n438, 321 79; 25 Jan. 1832 at Amherst, 79n126; 15 Feb. 1833 Cheney, Elijah, 216 at Kirtland, 10 (minutes); 17 Feb. 1833 at Childs, Henry, 194n191, 194n193 Kirtland, 11 (minutes); 15 March 1833 at Kirtland, China, N.Y., 451n175, 485 39–43 (minutes); 18 March 1833 at Kirtland, Chippewa, Ohio, 79n126, 169, 171 86n154; 23 March 1833–A at Kirtland, 46–50 Cholera, 16, 59, 69, 190, 240 (minutes); 23 March 1833–B at Kirtland, 50–54 Christ. See Jesus Christ (minutes); 2 April 1833 at Kirtland, 55–56 (min- Christensen, C. C. A., 189 utes); 30 April 1833 at Kirtland, 70–71 (minutes); Christian primitivism. See Restorationism 2 May 1833 at Medina Co., 77–81 (minutes); Church of Christ: intention of JS to publish in- 4 May 1833 at Kirtland, 81–82 (minutes); 1 June structions on governance of, 423, 424; Latter Day 1833 at Kirtland, 102–104 (minutes); 4 June 1833 Saints, change of church’s name to, 300n666; at Kirtland, 108–110 (minutes); 8 June 1833 at position of JS in, 429n96 Kirtland, 112–115 (minutes); 21 June 1833 Cincinnati (Ohio) Journal, 7 at Kirtland, 116–117 (appeal and minutes), 118– Cincinnati, Ohio, 128n353 119 (minutes); 23 June 1833 at Kirtland, 119–120 City of Zion. See Zion, city of (minutes); 13 July 1833 at Kirtland, 175–176 (min- Clapp, Orrin, 317n7 utes); 11 September 1833 at Kirtland, 297–301 Classification of scriptures project, 176–186, 181 (minutes); 26 December 1833 at Kirtland, 401– (illus.) 402 (minutes); 9 February 1834 at New Portage, Clay, Henry, 191n181 425–427 (minutes), 431; 12 February 1834 at Clay Co., Mo.: id., 516; land purchases in, 374; Kirtland, 427–431 (minutes); 17 February 1834 letter from Kirtland church leaders to church at Kirtland, 435–439 (minutes); 18–19 February members in, 407–412; Mormon refugees from 1834 at Kirtland, 439–444 (revised minutes); Jackson Co. in, xxx, 337, 339n102, 341, 342, 344, 19 February 1834 at Kirtland, 444–448 (min- 346–347, 366, 382, 383, 456n197; standing high utes); 20 February 1834 at Kirtland, 448–452 council in, 440 (minutes); 24 February 1834 at Kirtland, 453– Clayton, William, 505 457 (minutes); 17 March 1834 at Avon, 484–487 Cleanliness, 29n184 (minutes); 21 April 1834 at Kirtland, 39; 13 June Cleavland, Lanson, 354n172 1834 at Saco, 451, 452; 6–7 June 1835 at New Cleveland, A., 376n301 Portage, 79n126, 79n128 Cleveland, Ohio, 516 (id.), 167n10, 450, 457n202 Conflict: among Benson church members, 57–58, Coe, Joseph: id., 540; French farm and, 47, 48–50, 61; between S. Gee and T. King, 5; between D. 54, 108, 111n274, 203n250, 450n173, 485; Hurlbut and church members, xxv–xxvii, 103, INDEX 5

Conflict continued( ) Missouri, standing high councils in, 440; pub- 120; between Missouri and Kirtland church lication of decisions in Messenger and Advocate, leaderships, 26, 31–32, 64–70, 147, 238, 241, 19; Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, formation 279n584, 488–498; in School of the Prophets, of, xx; JS on, 427, 429–430, 436, 437–438; tem- 107. See also Jackson Co., Mo.—Opposition to porary disciplinary, 440, 443. See also Kirtland church in; Opposition; and specific individuals high council Conneaut, Ohio, 317 Courthouse (Independence, Mo.), 516 (id.), 187, Conneaut, Pa., 103, 112, 117n308, 118 194 Consecration: def., 72, 201n241; church member- Court proceedings: against D. Hurlbut, xxvii, 120, ship dependent on, 153; disaffection and, 74, 316, 317–318, 405, 408, 411, 489; on Jackson Co. 76–77; expulsion from Jackson Co. interfering hostilities, xxx, 193n188, 267, 333, 335–336, with, 344–351; V. Jaques donation, 289, 295; 339n102, 345, 348n149, 349–350, 378n322, 382, legal problems in Missouri regarding, 68; let- 384–386, 407, 410n35, 468–472, 489, 494; on ters to E. Partridge on, 71–77, 151, 152–154, leased inheritance properties, 74, 77n115; legal 349n153, 379n327; revelations regarding, 72, abbreviations used in volume, 577; against 74n104, 76n113, 77n117, 348n150; signing of H. Smith and JS by D. Hurlbut, 315–320, 316 deed by both husband and wife, 152 (illus.) Constitution, Missouri, 469 Covenants: in classification of scriptures project, Constitution, U.S.: Mormons as friends of, 267; 183–184; in JS revelation, 224, 225, 264; revelation encouraging obedience to, 224–225 Missouri church members chastised for break- Cook, Giles, 327n49 ing, 266n502 Coolbrith, Agnes Moulton (later Pickett), 557 (id.), Cowdery, Elizabeth Ann Whitmer, 265n495, 498 294, 295n635, 534 (chart) Cowdery, Marcellus F., 506 Copley, Daniel: id., 541; disciplining of, 118–119; Cowdery, Maria, 265n495 D. Hurlbut and, 40n247, 103, 117n308, 118, 318 COWDERY, OLIVER: id., 541; handwriting of, Copley, Leman, 541 (id.), 3–4, 118, 318, 524 269, 355, 360, 403, 463, 465 (illus.), 466, 501, Coray, Howard, 505 502, 508 Coray, Martha Jane Knowlton, 302–303 church activities Corning, Nathan, 317n7 advises Missouri church leaders to pray for de- Corrill, John: id., 541; as bishop, 150; as bishop’s liverance, 350n161; disciplining of Joseph counselor, 64, 70n86, 150n432; A Brief History of Wood, 422–423, 424n73; Jackson Co. temple the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints (1839), revised plans explained by, 269, 270, 271; on 574; on migrants to Jackson Co., 150n432; as Kirtland high council, 436, 438, 441, 443, 445, Missouri church leader, 239n408, 262n465; on 447–448; as Missouri church leader, 239n408, pulpits in House of the Lord, 141n394; resettle- 262n465; on ordination policy in Missouri, ment in Clay Co., 342, 346; JS verbally attacked 78n124; prayer on opposition to church and by, 64–65, 66n64, 70 debts owed, 403–407 (text), 486; purchase of Conflict in Jackson Co.: arrested for false im- new printing press and, xxx; second elder to JS, prisonment, 336, 342, 351, 354; on attacks on 25; in United Firm, 36, 300n664; and whiskey, Mormons, 340n105; court proceedings regard- washing of bodies with, 21n116 ing, 410n35, 469; O. Cowdery letter regarding, correspondence 238–243; D. Dunklin petitioned, 357n196; ex- letterbook of, 422, 488, 507–508; waiting to pulsion of Mormons, 337, 371n275; letters writ- confer with JS before responding to, 490 ten by Corrill on, 335, 351–354, 371n275; on Letter from: John Whitmer, 186–198 local distrust of recent migrants, xxviii n43, Letters to: Missouri church leaders, 238–243; 191n182; Missouri church leaders offer lives, Missouri members of United Firm, 496–498 187, 239n409, 262n472; remaining as general Letters mentioned: asking for forgiveness and agent after expulsion, 195; signatory to agree- seeking unity with Kirtland church, 65, 66n64; ment pledging Mormons would leave Jackson expressing concern about Jackson Co. hostili- Co., 194n192; JS letter regarding, 258–269 ties, 357n195; on opposition to church in Letters: from JS, 345, 375–381; to JS and Kirtland, 373n287 Kirtland church leaders, 335, 342, 351–354, 375 Corrill, Margaret Lyndiff, 346n139 family and personal Cottrell, Matilda Otis, 331n63 anxiety about wife, 265n495, 498; “warned out” Cottrell, Roswell D., 541 (id.), 325, 331 of Kirtland, 327n49 Councils: def., 435–436; of elders, 10n53; “in finances and property ancient days,” 436, 437–438, 439, 444, 446; on construction of houses for presidency and 6 INDEX

printing operations, 204–205, 229; deed of sale from French farm purchase, 450n173, 485–486; of Harmony farm of JS and ES, 158, 160n491, S. Gilbert financial problems, 149, 154, 155n464; 163n509; on giving deeds and receiving contri- incurred by N. Whitney in procuring goods butions at consecration, 68; listed on Kirtland for store, 154, 485, 486nn312–313, 494n349; plat, 217; on revelation concerning retention of from Kirtland printing press and type pur- Jackson Co. land, 388 chase, 372, 485–486; and JS’s ability to accom- record keeping and publishing pany Camp of Israel, 462n239; of United Firm as clerk of council, 363n226, 364, 425, 452, 457, members, 319n12, 403, 485–486 464; as editor and printer, 265n498, 297, 339, Declaration of Independence, 193n189, 415, 342, 351, 357n193, 366, 367, 371n271, 373nn289– 416n57 290, 443n137, 469, 485–486, 491n337, 492, 501, Deeds: O. Cowdery on consecration and, 68; 573; publishes letters in The Evening and the French farm deeded to N. K. Whitney & Co. Morning Star, 351; purchase of press and type store, 111n274, 319n11; Harmony farm of JS, in New York, 298, 373n289, 380n330, 489, 492; deed of sale for, 158–163; leases vs., 72–74, 76, revelation copied by, 15n72; John Whitmer ap- 151, 379; signing of by both husband and wife, pointed to keep church rolls by, 196n199 152, 162n499 revelation for Denton, Solomon Wilbur, 196n203, 498 on Gospel of John, 83 Devil. See Satan Dibble, Philo, 542 (id.), 48n280, 353, 354n172, 376 travel and relocation Dibble, Sophia Harwood, 48n280 relocation to Kirtland, 265, 280n586, 378; to Dietary instructions: judicious use of earth’s pro- report on hostilities in Jackson Co., xxi, 187– duce, 18, 21–22; use of tobacco, alcohol, and 188, 194, 197–198, 222, 238–243, 259, 264–265, “hot drinks” (“Word of Wisdom” revelation), 267n507, 268n522, 270n531, 298 xxiii–xxiv, 11–24 views and teachings Disaffection: of D. Hurlbut, 120, 223, 260, 267– on Constitution of United States, 225n349; on 268, 317, 404–405; inheritances and consecra- destiny of devil and sons of perdition, 155; fond tions upon, 74, 76–77; of E. Landon and remembrances of Zion, 279–280; on naming of Geneseo church members, 361–366; letter to Messenger and Advocate, 300n666; on opposi- church members warning against false breth- tion to church in Jackson Co., 384n355; on pub- ren, 400; and opposition to Mormons in licizing revelations, 493n345, 495n356; on re- Jackson Co., 378 vised plat for city of Zion, 244, 308, 309; on Disciples of Christ movement (Campbellites), 431, School of the Prophets, 198–199 434n110, 435n111 Cowdery, Warren A., 486n312, 506, 507 Discipline, church: appeals of, 116–117, 425, 436, Cowdery, Warren F., 507, 508 438n122, 440, 444; authority of local branches Cowdery, William, Jr., 217 vs. individual high priests in, 422–425; dissatis- Crandle, Sally, 155n466 faction of JS at hearings for, 427–428; proce- Crary, Christopher, 12n63 dures for, 61n34, 435–444; proselytizing as, 50; Crary, William G., 542 (id.), 325, 327, 328, 331 twelve counselors forming disciplinary court, Creation ex nihilo, xxiv, 84 24; “Word of Wisdom” revelation and, 14, 18– Cummins, Richard W., 194n191 19, 428, 431, 448, 449, 451–452 Curtis, Carl C., 508 Discipline of specific church members: N. Acre, 401; C. Avery, 19n100; J. Blanchard, 401; D D. Copley, 118–119; M. Harris, 428, 430–431; Daily National Intelligencer (Washington DC), M. Hays, 19n99; C. Hodges, 401, 444, 446– 194n195, 260n457 448; D. Hurlbut, xxv–xxvii, 103, 112n287, 116– Daley, Moses, 542 (id.), 47, 54 117, 118, 119–120, 223, 315–316, 318–319; Daniel (biblical figure), 372 E. Landon, 362, 365; W. McLellin, 31; Davis, Marvel C., 327n49 Z. Peterson, 156; L. Rich, 18, 237n400, 428, 431, Davis, William, 267n507 449; A. Rider, 401; E. Rider, 401, 402; Deacons (priesthood officers): licenses for, 463; B. Riggs, 10; Eden Smith, 18, 170, 172–175; temple in plat of city of Zion intended for, 129 John Smith, 169–175, 365n238; Sylvester Smith, Death: at Battle of the Blue, 340; laying down 401n471; I. Storey, 401, 402; Joseph Wood, one’s life for Christ, 225n354; Missouri church 422–425 leaders offer lives, 187, 239n409, 262n472; will- Doctrine and Covenants: id., 576; Book of Com- ingness to die for cause, 267 mandments superseded by, 595; corresponding Debts: Avon meeting on fund raising for, 485–488; section numbers in editions of, 594–600 (chart); INDEX 7

Doctrine and Covenants (continued) featured text transcribed from, 331–336, 336– in Mormon scriptural canon, 575; publication 341, 342–343, 351–354, 382–386, 397–401, 412– history of, 406n15, 576 422, 468–472, 472–484; on free people of color, 1835 edition: keys of kingdom revelation in, xxvii–xxviii, 186–187, 189, 191–192, 297; as his- 27n162; Kirtland high council procedures in, torical source, 573, 574; W. Hobert as typogra- 440, 443nn136–137; ordination policy in, 79; pher for, 70, 165n1; income from subscriptions Revelation Book 1 used in creating, 205; reve- to, 494; list of subscribers, 238–239, 242, 373; lation on nature of Christ and human nature on opposition to church in Jackson Co., 222, in, 85 333–343, 351–354, 367, 371n271, 371n274, 382, 1844 edition: dating of revelations in, 205 468–472, 497–498; overview, 501; W. Phelps as 1876 edition: dating of revelations in, 205 editor of, xxvii–xxviii, 157, 238–239, 265, Doniphan, Alexander, 333, 348n149, 407n19 266n505, 297, 501, 573; printing in Kirtland, Dowen, John C., 405 xxx, 238–239, 242, 259, 298, 300, 301, 339, Dower rights, 159, 162n499 373n289, 380n330, 398, 406n16, 573; printing Duke, Wesley V., 352 (illus.) office in Jackson Co. destroyed, xvii, xxix, xxx, Dunklin, Daniel: id., 543; broadsheet of revela- 179, 186–198, 189 (illus.), 199, 204, 221, 238–239, tion sent to, 389, 409, 493; court of inquiry 242, 334, 573; JS Bible revision and, 68n75, 178 ordered by, 468, 470; image of, 334 (illus.); let- Everett’s ferry (Jackson and Clay cos., Mo.), 517 ter in Star to, 190n180, 384n357; petitioned (id.), 340, 470 by Missouri church members, xxix, 195n198, Evil, 186 332–333, 348n149, 357n196, 382, 384, 386, 389, Excommunication. See Discipline, church 396, 408, 409, 498; response to petitions, 332– Ex nihilo creation, xxiv, 84 333, 334, 335n87, 345, 358n197, 384n357, 407, Eye problems, 356, 360 408, 409 Ezekiel (biblical figure), 304n688 Durfee, James, 543 (id.), 450, 452 Dustin, Peter, 66n64 F Duty, Mary (grandmother of JS), 302, 534 (chart) Faith, 186 False imprisonment, 336, 342, 351, 354, 370 E Farming, 122, 128n353 Eames, Benjamin, 73n99 Far West, Mo., 440 Education. See School Federal government. See United States Egyptian alphabet and grammar, 178, 186n159 F. G. Williams & Co.: amounts spent on press Egyptian papyrus and mummies, 91, 92–93 and type, 486n312; establishment of, 298, Elders (priesthood officers): licenses for, 463; John 300n665; The Evening and the Morning Star to Smith ordaining, 169; JS as first elder, 429n96; be printed by, 301, 406n16; Kirtland press run temple in plat of city of Zion intended for, 129 by, xxx, 266n505, 300, 301, 406n16, 496n358 Elijah (biblical figure), 268, 307 Finances: Book of Mormon as medium of ex- Elk Creek, Pa., 52, 112 change, 320n17; collection of money to buy Elliott, David, 543 (id.), 68–69, 323, 409 land in Jackson Co., 395n434; The Evening and Endowment, 266, 427n86 the Morning Star subscription income, 494; Enoch (biblical figure), 34, 306 French farm purchase, 47, 50–54, 53 (illus.), Equality, 415 81–82, 450n173, 452, 485; S. Gilbert store profit- Erie Co., Pa., 516 (id.), 52n295, 260, 449, 451 ability issues, 154, 155n464; V. Jaques donation, ES. See Smith, Emma Hale 289, 295; for Kirtland meetinghouse use, 71; for Eschatology. See Millenarianism Kirtland temple, 103, 105, 113, 425n85, 450; Essex Co., N.Y., 395n434 proselytizing to raise, 47, 50–54, 81–82, 450– Eternal life. See Afterlife; Celestial glory 451, 452; raised by subscription, 70, 71, 82, 103, Eugene, Ind.: id., 517; establishment of church in, 105; retainer paid to law firm, 333n75; for 172; letter from Kirtland church leaders to, 166, School of the Prophets building, 82, 105; sup- 172–175; misdeeds by church members in, port for dispossessed Missouri church mem- 174n48; John and Eden Smith in, 170, 172–175 bers, 372, 382, 384n356, 410, 489, 494–495. See Evening and the Morning Star, The: agreement also Consecration; Debts; United Firm pledging Mormons would leave Jackson Co. Flournoy, Jones H., 194n191, 470n271 and, 195, 297; Book of Mormon’s planned pub- Flournoy, S., 470 lication in, 150n430; church governance in- Foote, Warren, 361n214 structions intended to be published in, 424; Fordham, Elijah, 424n74 O. Cowdery as editor of, 265n498, 501, 573; Fosdick, Jabez G., 422–425 8 INDEX

Foxe, John, 385n361 offer lives, 187, 239n409, 262n472; Missouri Franklin, Lewis, 194n191 land purchases by, 69n80; notebook of, 510; Freedom, N.Y., 490 opposition to church members in Jackson Co. Free people of color, xxvii–xxviii, 186–187, 189, and, 187, 194n192, 195, 238–243, 258–269, 336, 191–192, 297 337, 351, 354, 357n196, 468; revelation copied Free Will Baptists, 57 by, 11, 14, 15n72, 20, 23 (illus.); JS accused of Fremont, Ohio, 122n331 seeking “kingly power” by, 65; in United Firm, French, Peter, 544 (id.), 48, 56, 108, 112n283 36, 37n234, 109, 300n664 French farm (Kirtland, Ohio): id., 517; acquisi- Letters: from JS, 258–269, 261 (illus.), tion of, xix, 46–50, 49 (map), 55–56, 81–82, 108, 375–381 111n274, 203n250, 208; brickyard, 47, 55–56, Gilbert, Whitney & Co. store (Independence, 108–109; encumbrances on John Johnson’s Mo.): id., 517; attacked by mob, 336, 340, 351, dwelling on, 112n283; financing of purchase, 354, 397n447; closed to prevent destruction, 47, 50–54, 53 (illus.), 81–82, 450n173, 452, 485– 268n521; financial problems related to, 154, 486; D. Hurlbut lawsuit and, 319n11; in local 155n464; mercantile operations of United Firm and federal government records, 574; manage- overseen by, 298; revelation establishing, ment of, 108–112; N. Whitney as agent for, 397n447; revelation forbidding sale of, 397; JS 109–112, 203n250, 208; F. Williams as agent on importance of, 259, 268 for, 47, 55, 56, 108–109 Gold plates, 430nn100–101. See also Book of French Tavern (Johnson Inn, Kirtland, Ohio), Mormon 112n283, 204, 299 (illus.), 300 Gordon, Thomas J., 544 (id.), 433 Fuller, Edson, 326, 327n49 Gothic elements in temples, 107n248, 143, 146, Fullmer, John, 505 276, 278 Gould, John: id., 544; letters delivered by, 260, G 271, 296n643, 308, 309n722, 332, 335, 358n199; Gander, John, 327n49 revelation on safety of, 325; traveling between Gathering: exodus of 1838 from Kirtland, 16; in Kirtland and Jackson Co., 311, 366–367, 368 Kirtland, 289, 294, 326–327; opposition to Granger, —, 215 church in Jackson Co. not affecting, 391; prayer Granger, Oliver, 545 (id.), 450, 452 for, 406–407; revelation on, 151n441, 380, 390– Granger, Sabra, 214 395; to Zion, xvii–xviii, xxi, 58, 61–62, 121 Grant, Jedediah, 327n49 Gause, Jesse, 25, 64 Gray, M., 214 Geauga Co., Ohio, 517 (id.), 169, 317n7 Greene, Evan M., 466 Gee, Salmon, 3–6, 120, 215, 217 Greene, John Portineus: id., 545; as acting coun- Geneseo, N.Y., 517 (id.) selor, 454; baptism of, 467n258; on church in Letter: from JS to church leaders in, 360–366 Mount Pleasant, 324n35, 355–356; journal of, Gifts of the Spirit: conferred on Eleazer Nickerson, 574; license, 466–467; as Parkman, Ohio, 323; at Geneseo, 361; healings, 295; at Mount church leader, 70, 71; proselytizing by, 450, 452; Pleasant, 324n35; singing in tongues, 196n203; recruitment for Camp of Israel by, 466 speaking in tongues, 155n466, 165, 167, 188n166, Green Township, Ohio, 79n127 190, 196n203, 295n640 Gregg, Harmon, 194n193 Prophecy: JS as seer, translator, and prophet, Gregg, Josiah, 348n148 429n96 Groo, Isaac, 24, 83, 321 Visions: in Benson, xx, 58, 59–61, 63; J. Bosworth sees, 431–435; of plan for Kirtland H temple, xxii–xxiii, 93; recorded in minutes, xix; Hale, Elizabeth (mother-in-law of JS), 152n444, 159 of Savior and angels at Kirtland meeting, 39– Hale, Emma. See Smith, Emma Hale 40, 42–43, 86n154; JS and S. Rigdon see, 361– Hale, Isaac (father-in-law of JS), 152n444, 159, 161 366, 431–432 Hale farm, Harmony, Pa., 518 (id.), 152n444, 159, Gilbert, Algernon Sidney: id., 544; arrested for 161 false imprisonment, 336, 342, 351, 354, 370; Hancock, Charles B., 189 (illus.) chastised by JS, 31, 154; closes store to prevent Hancock, Joseph, 327n49 destruction, 268n521; financial problems of, Hancock, Levi Ward, 546 (id.), 54, 327n49 149, 154, 155n464; handwriting of, 11, 23 (illus.); Hancock, Solomon, 66n64 instructed to serve as agent for Missouri Hancock, Thomas, 54nn304–305, 327n49 church, 65n56; as Missouri church leader, Hancock’s ferry (Jackson and Clay cos., Mo.), 518 239n408, 262n465; Missouri church leaders (id.), 341 INDEX 9

Harmony, Pa.: id., 518; deed of sale of JS and ES’s John Whitmer to keep, 196n199. See also Record farm in, 158–163; Hale farm in, 518 (id.), keeping 152n444, 159, 161; D. Hurlbut in, xxvi Hobert, William: id., 547; accompanying V. Jaques Harriman, Henry, 546 (id.), 449–450, 452 to Zion, 31n193, 70, 71, 165, 166, 289–291; delir- Harris, Emer, 156n473, 168n12, 428n91 ium afflicting, 291; typographer forThe Evening Harris, Martin: id., 546; Book of Mormon manu- and the Morning Star, 70, 165n1 script pages lost by, 430n101; disciplining of, Hodges, Curtis, Sr., 120, 401, 444, 446–448 428, 430–431; imprisonment of, 156n473; on Hodges, Sarah, 447n155 Kirtland high council, 436, 439, 441, 443; print- Holbrook, William, 406n13 ing molds paid for by, 497; proselytizing by, Hollis, William B., 327n48, 329, 331 428; revelation on retention of land in Jackson Holmes, Jonathan, 218 Co. and, 388; Sylvester Smith and H. Riggs sent Holmes, Milton, 547 (id.), 449–450, 452 to, 52; in United Firm, 36, 37, 300n664; “warned Holy Ghost, 184, 185. See also Gifts of the Spirit out” of Kirtland, 327n49 “Holy order of God,” 44n268, 119 Letter: to Missouri church leaders, 147–158 “Hot drinks” (coffee and tea), 11–24 Harwood, Sophia, 48n280 House of the Lord. See Temple Hays, Milo, 19n99, 79–81 Howe, Eber D.: family members joining church, Healings. See Gifts of the Spirit xxiv, 329n61, 547; as historical source, 574; Health and illness: alcohol, medicinal use of, 15– D. Hurlbut and, xxvi, 120, 317n7, 408, 411n41, 16, 21n116; cholera, 16, 59, 69, 190, 240; eye 548; on Jackson Co. events, xxxi; Mormonism problems, 356, 360; herbs used to treat sickness, Unvailed (1834), xxvi, 14, 120, 317n7, 411n41, revelations on, 18, 21–22; malaria, 16; tobacco, 492n343, 574; on opposition to church, xxiv–xxv, medicinal use of, 21; “Word of Wisdom” reve- 320, 328, 574; on revelation regarding retention lation, xxiii–xxiv, 11–24 of land in Jackson Co., 388–389, 428; on “Word Heath, Chester L., 19n99 of Wisdom” revelation, 14–15 Howe, Harriet, 547 (id.), 329, 331 Hebrew children (biblical figures), 372 Hudson, Ohio, 326 Henderson, N.Y., 295n640, 488n325 Hulet, Charles, 155, 353n172 Herriman, Henry. See Harriman, Henry Hulet, Sylvester, 155 Heusser, Alice, 93 Human law. See Law of the land Heusser, Edward, 93 Human nature, xxiv, 83–91 Hicks, Russell, 547 (id.), 194n191, 194n193, Humphrey, Solomon, Jr., 548 (id.), 52 369–370 Huntsburg, Ohio, 450n169 High councils: regulations for, 436–439, 440– Hurlbut, Doctor Philastus: id., xxv, 548; appeal 444; standing high councils in Missouri, 440. and reinstatement of, 116–117, 119; conflict be- See also Kirtland high council; Quorum of the tween church members and, xxv–xxvii, 103, Twelve Apostles 120; disaffection of, 120, 223, 260, 267–268, 317, High priesthood: in classification of scriptures 404–405, 408, 411; excommunication of, first, project, 180–182; disciplinary authority of local xxv–xxvii, 103, 112n287, 116–117, 118, 119–120, branches vs., 422–425; duties of, 61, 63; as friends 315–316, 318–319; excommunication of, second, of Jesus Christ, 458; high council organized by, 117, 119–120, 223, 317; historical sources regard- 435–439; as highest office in church, 24; high ing, 574; lawsuit against, xxvii, 120, 316, 317– priest disciplined, 10n52; D. Hurlbut disciplined 318, 405, 408, 411, 489; lawsuit against H. Smith by, 103; of JS, 429n96; Kirtland temple design and JS by, 315–320; ordination as elder, 40, 103; and building, role in, xxii–xxiii, 93; letter from prayer regarding, 405; proselytizing by, 40n247, council of, 360–366 (text); meetings of, 40–43, 103, 112; sexual misconduct of, xxv–xxvi, 103, 44–46, 47–50, 56, 65, 71, 82, 103–104, 110, 115, 104n223, 112n287, 116–117, 119n317, 120, 267, 316 117, 119, 426, 428–431, 436–439, 440–444, 444– Hyde, Orson: id., 548; advises Missouri church 448; ordinations in Jackson Co., 150; pulpits in leaders on government petitions, 382; at Avon House of the Lord for, 141, 274; teaching of, 150; meeting, 487; Camp of Israel, raising volun- temple in plat of city of Zion intended for, 129; teers for, 368; classification of scriptures project United Firm, membership in, 109n264; and and, 176, 178; as clerk to presidency of high “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 20n107. See also priesthood, 112–113, 115, 156n474, 402, 403, Melchizedek priesthood; Presidency of the 412, 431, 452, 457, 486; conflict with Missouri high priesthood leadership and, 26, 32n197, 65, 266n502; on de- Hiram, Ohio, 518 (id.), xxv, 11, 78 cision of JS not to settle in Jackson Co., History, church: JS history, 504, 509–510, 577; 265n494; D. Dunklin petition delivered by, 10 INDEX

332; handwriting of, 104, 110, 112, 116, 118, 119, 131–146 (text), 147–148, 151, 152, 243–258 (text), 147, 158, 176, 401, 425, 427, 435, 439, 444, 448, 269–287 (text), 308–313 (text); public letters to 453, 484, 501, 506, 508; D. Hurlbut and, 103, be shared with bishop in, 75n105, 154, 157, 168; 112, 117, 318–319; image of, 368 (illus.); Kirtland relocation of V. Jaques to, 27, 30–31, 70–71, high council and, 436, 438, 439, 441, 443; letters 289; revelation on construction of houses for delivered by, 260, 271, 296n643, 308, 309n722, presidency and printing operations in, 203– 332, 335, 358n199, 373; notebook of revelations, 207, 228–229, 232–233, 236–237, 298; revela- 508; on opposition to church in Jackson Co., tions sent to, 149, 228–237; revised plan of 33n77, 335, 340n108, 351n165, 353n171, 354n172, temple sent to church leaders in, 270n531, 271, 366–370, 375; prayer on opposition to church 296n643, 308; revised plat of city of Zion sent and debts owed, 403–407 (text), 486; prosely- to church leaders in, 260, 296n643, 308; tizing by, 52, 112, 288, 294n635, 368, 450, 452, “School of Elders” in, 190, 201n232; School of 486, 487; recruitment for Camp of Israel by, the Prophets possibly established in, 150n431, 451n175, 458, 462, 485, 486; revelation on safety 198–203. See also Independence, Mo.; Land and of, 325; revelations copied by, 85, 459; traveling property; Printing office (Independence, Mo.); between Kirtland and Jackson Co., 311, 366– Temple; Zion 369, 403–404; on “Word of Wisdom” revela- Opposition to church in: agreement pledging tion, 452 Mormons would leave, 187–188, 190, 194–195, Letter: to J. Fosdick, 422–425 204n255, 297; armed force sent in response to, xxxi; arrests of Mormons for false imprison- I ment, 336, 342, 351, 354, 370; Battle of the Blue, Illness. See Health and illness 334, 336, 339–341, 351–354, 352 (illus.), 369–371; Independence, Mo.: id., 519; conflicts of church clothing requests for refugee church members, leaders with JS and Kirtland leadership, 26, 497; and construction of houses for presidency 31–32; courthouse in, 516 (id.), 187, 194; journey and printing operations, 204, 228–229; court from Kirtland to, 240n41; revelation designat- proceedings related to, xxx, 193n188, 267, 333, ing as center of Zion, 69n80. See also Jackson 335–336, 339n102, 345, 348n149, 349–350, Co., Mo.; Printing office (Independence, Mo.); 378n322, 382, 384–386, 407, 410n35, 468–472, Zion 489, 494; O. Cowdery letters on, 238–243, Indians. See American Indians 270n531; defection from church because of, 378; Inheritance in Zion: def., 72; church membership destruction of printing office, xvii, xxix, xxx, dependent on, 153; disaffection from church 179, 186–198, 189 (illus.), 199, 204, 221, 238–239, and, 74, 76–77; forms for, 73n99; French farm 242, 265n498, 291, 297, 334, 573; The Evening distributed for purposes of, 111; leases vs. deeds and the Morning Star reports on, 222, 333–343, of, 72–74, 76, 151, 379; letters to E. Partridge 351–354, 366n244, 367, 371n271, 371n274, 382, on, 71–77, 151, 152–154, 349n153, 379n327; reve- 389n380, 468–472, 497–498; expulsion of lations regarding, 72, 207, 348n150; signing of Mormons, xxix–xxxi, 16, 74, 229, 238, 240, deed by both husband and wife, 152 246–247, 260, 271, 332–333, 337–339, 341, 342– Irvin, W. L., 194n193 343, 354, 366, 370–371, 373–374, 386; financial Isaac (biblical figure), 227, 235, 262, 304, 305, 306, support from Kirtland regarding, 372, 382, 307, 389 384n356, 410, 489, 494–495; free people of Isaiah (biblical figure), 304n688 color, effects ofStar editorial on, xxvii–xxviii, 186–187, 189, 191–192, 297; Gilbert, Whitney & J Co. store attack, 336, 340, 351, 354, 397n447; Jackman, Levi, 66n64 government, protection and redress sought Jackson, Andrew, 379n322, 382, 384n357, 389n380, from, xxix, xxx, 332, 345, 348, 357–358, 375, 396, 408, 409–410, 493 379n322, 382, 384, 396, 408, 409–410; homes Jackson, Richard H., 122n331 damaged and destroyed, 26n360, 333, 336, 339, Jackson Co., Mo.: id., 519; bishops in, 150, 157; 341n114, 352, 353, 471, 472n276; A. Jackson, ap- boasting of church members in, xxviii n45, 193, peals of Mormons to, 379n322, 382, 384n357, 241n422, 496n356; church settlements in (1833), 389n380, 396, 408, 409–410, 493; V. Jaques as 533 (map); city of Zion founded in, xx, xxiii, eyewitness to, 291; Kirtland high council meet- 72n98; communication and expansion issues ing on, 453–457; letter to church members on, in, xviii, xx–xxi, xxvii, xxviii–xxix; hymns 398, 399; “manifesto” seeking to remove sung in, 188, 196–197; letters to church leaders Mormons, 187–188, 190, 191–194 (text), 222; in, xxi, xxxi, 64–70, 147–158, 165–168; plat of Missouri church leaders offer lives, 187, 239n409, city of Zion and plan for temple, 121–131 (text), 262n42; Mormons remaining in Jackson Co. INDEX 11

Jackson Co., Mo. (continued) to church and debts owed, 403–407 (text), 486; despite, 383n354; newspaper coverage of, reminiscent account of, 574; JS and family pro- 194n195, 259–260, 340n108, 366, 471n272; E. vided lodging by, 109, 111n278; in United Firm, Partridge letter on, 344–351; peace amidst vio- 37n228, 109, 110, 111–112, 150–151, 300n664; lence, revelation on, 221, 228–229; W. Phelps let- “warned out” of Kirtland, 327n49; on “Word ters on, 336–341, 342–343, 382–386, 468–472; of Wisdom” revelation, 452 physical attacks on Mormons, 333, 336, 337, Johnson, Luke: id., 550; baptism of S. Rigdon’s 339–341, 352, 353–354, 371, 469, 471–472; plans mother by, 151n439; blessed by John Johnson, for temple and, 133, 148, 271; plat of city of Zion 446; on Kirtland high council, 436, 438, 441, and, 124, 148, 246–247, 271, 309; prayer related 443, 446; J. Lake, meeting to decide residence to, 403–407; return of some church members to of, 176; listed on Kirtland plat, 217; proselytiz- homes, 469, 471; revelation regarding, 325; ing by, 54, 91n195; “warned out” of Kirtland, School of the Prophets revelation and, 199–200, 327n49; on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 452 228–229; JS letters on, xx–xxi, 258–269, 291–293, Johnson, Lyman Eugene: id., 550; John Carter rec- 355–360, 366–381; spies for Jackson Co. mob ommended to consult with, 58, 63; disaffection captured, 353n169; spiritual import of, 200, 325, of E. Landon and, 361–362, 363; excommunica- 371, 372, 375–381, 383, 385, 387–388, 389–390, 411, tion of, 19n99; listed on Kirtland plat, 217; prose- 460, 489; tarring and feathering of E. Partridge lytizing by, 51, 58, 63n43, 425, 449–450, 452; and C. Allen, xxix, 187, 193n188, 199, 221, 259, “warned out” of Kirtland, 327n49; on “Word of 291, 334; warrants to keep peace, 335n87; John Wisdom” revelation, 449, 451 Whitmer letter on, 186–198. See also Camp of Johnson Inn (French Tavern, Kirtland, Ohio), Israel; Dunklin, Daniel 112n283, 204, 299 (illus.), 300 Jacob (biblical figure), 227, 235, 305, 306, 307, 417 John the Apostle (biblical figure), 84, 429n96, 484 James (biblical figure), 429n96 John the Baptist (biblical figure), 429n96 James, George Fitch, 549 (id.), 167 John the Revelator (biblical figure): Book of Jaques, Vienna: id., 549; arrival in Missouri, 165, Mormon asserting John the Apostle as, 84; 166, 291; Boston proselytizers assisted by, 288; Jackson Co. hostilities in accordance with conversion and baptism of, 288; copy of Book of prophecy of, 371; new revelations given to, Mormon, 289n602; W. Hobert accompanying 304n688 on journey to Zion, 31n193, 70, 71, 165, 166, 289– Jon, E. H., 214 291; image of, 290 (illus.); money donated to Jones, Josiah, 47n278 church by, 289, 295; obituaries, 289n604; on Jones, Levi, 170n23 opposition to church in Jackson Co., 291; relo- Joseph of Egypt (biblical figure), 227 cating to Kirtland, 289; revelation directing re- JS. See Smith, Joseph, Jr. location to Jackson Co., 27, 30–31, 70–71, 289 Judgment, 480–481. See also Millenarianism; Letter: from JS, 288–296 Second Coming Jasher, lost book of, 149 Jefferson Co., N.Y., 295n640 K Jeremiah (biblical figure), 304n688, 372 Keeler, Joseph, 426 Jerome (Catholic scholar), 33 Kelley, Thomas M., 167 Jesus Christ: atonement of, 412, 414, 473, 477– Kelly, Robert, 267n507 479; birth in a stable, 491–492; high priests as Kent, Daniel, 463n242 friends of, 458; Kirtland meeting vision of, 39– Kerr, Daniel, 158, 160, 162n505, 163 40, 42–43, 86n154; laying down one’s life for, Keys of the kingdom: associated with funda- 225n354; revelation on nature of, xxiv, 83–91 mental principles of church, 61; conferred on (text); JS as apostle of, 429n96 JS, 27, 429n96; conferred on S. Rigdon and Jews, 28, 307 F. Williams, 28, 40–42 Job (biblical figure), 306 Keys of School of the Prophets, 28 Joel (biblical figure), 444 Kimball, Heber C., 360–361 Johnson, Benjamin, 574 Kimball, Vilate, 219 Johnson, David, 357n192 King, Thomas, 5 Johnson, Joel: “warned out” of Kirtland, 327n49; King James Version (KJV) of Bible, 575, 576 “Word of Wisdom” revelation and, 15 Kingsbury, Dianthe Stiles, 166 Johnson, John: id., 549; blessing of Luke Johnson Kingsbury, Horace, 166 by, 446; encumbrances on dwelling of, 112n283; Kingsbury, Joseph Corrodon, 215 on Kirtland high council, 436, 438, 441, 443, Kirtland, Ohio: id., 520; 1833, 530–531 (map); 446; ordination as elder, 11; prayer on opposition boasting of church members in, 328; church 12 INDEX

conferences at, xviii–xx (see also Conferences); Lake Ontario, 295n640, 321, 323 conflict between church leaders in Missouri Land and property: Clay Co. purchases, 374; and, 26, 31–32, 64–70, 147, 238, 241, 279n584, Harmony farm of JS and ES, deed of sale for, 488–498; construction of houses for presidency 158–163 (text); D. Hurlbut lawsuit over farm, and printing operations in, 179, 203–207, 209; 315–320, 316 (illus.); Kirtland, purchase of land exodus of 1838 from, 16; gathering in, 289, 294, in, xvii–xix (see also French farm); leases vs. 326–327; growth of church membership in, deeds of stewardship, 72–74, 76, 151, 379; xvii–xix, 294; V. Jaques relocating to, 289; owned by Mormons in Missouri, 374n294; reg- journey from Independence to, 240n412; land istered land transfers in Missouri, 68n77; reve- purchases in, xvii–xix (see also French farm); lations ordering purchases in Missouri, 69n80, meetinghouse, raising funds for use of, 71; 350n160; signing of deed by both husband and Methodist church and cemetery in, 207n275, wife, 152, 162n499; tannery, purchase of in 210; opposition to church in, xxiv–xxvii, 222– Kirtland, 55–56. See also Consecration; Deeds; 223, 260, 263, 317n7, 319–320, 325–331, 372, 404, Inheritance in Zion; Stewardship 411, 492; plat of, 208–221 (text), 211 (illus.), Retention of Jackson Co. lands: broadsheet of 213–220 (illus.), 244n439; population of revelation regarding, 388, 428, 489, 492–494; Mormons in, 155, 294; printing operations in, Camp of Israel as means of, 458 (see also Camp xxx, 179, 204, 242, 259, 266, 297–301, 339, of Israel); efforts at, 331–336, 456; loss of control 372n286, 373, 380n330, 388, 398, 406n16, 485– of lands because of expulsion, 344–351; permis- 486, 489, 492n341, 573–574; repentance re- sible sales, 495; proposal to buy out non- quired of church members in, 226; revelations Mormon inhabitants, 350, 395, 461; revelation regarding, xvii–xviii, xxii–xxiii, 203–204, on, 292n16, 371n275, 374n293, 374n295, 379n322, 208–209; Smith family members migrating to, 386–397, 453; JS on, 243n432, 268, 332, 367, 371– 302; as stake of Zion, 151; Temperance Society, 372, 374, 379, 456n199, 495 12–14; warrant “warning out” certain church Landon, Ezra, 551 (id.), 361–366 members, 325–331, 330 (illus.); “Word of Land Ordinance of 1785 (federal law), 122, Wisdom” revelation and, 14, 15n73, 16, 18–19. 124n341 See also Temple—Kirtland, Ohio Lane, Jesse, 159 Kirtland Elders Quorum “Record,” 177 Latter Day Saints, 300n666 Kirtland high council: blessings and solemn Latter Day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate: article charge, 445–446; creation of, 59, 403, 435–439; on Kirtland temple in, 143n407; beginning of disciplinary cases heard by, 444, 446–448, 449, publication of, 300; establishment of, 298, 451–452; discussion and acceptance of cor- 406n16; publication of council decisions in, 19; rected minutes, 444–445; meeting on condi- JS request regarding postage in, 64n50 tion of Missouri church members and Camp of Law, the (JS revelation), 61n32 Israel, 453–457, 458, 484; organized according Law of God: on consecration, 76, 77, 349n153; to ancient order, 436, 437–438, 439, 444, 446; human law compared to, 413–422, 472–484; “private members” attending meetings of, promises and blessings contained in, 483 457n201; proselytizing assignments, 449–451, Law of the land: law of God compared to, 413– 452; responsibilities of, 440n132, 446n146, 449; 422, 472–484; revelations encouraging obedi- revised minutes on organization of, 439–444; ence to, 224–225, 395 on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 18, 448, 449, Lawsuits. See Court proceedings 451–452 Lead, 410, 496–497 Kirtland Mills (post office), Geauga Co., Ohio: Leases, 72–74, 76, 151, 379 id., 519; letters sent from, 158, 186, 198, 237, 238, Lee, James, 344n131 239, 296, 303, 355, 356, 375, 376, 422, 423 Leonard, Abigail Calkins, 471n275 KJV (King James Version) of Bible, 575, 576 Leonard, Lyman, 471 Knight, Joseph, 73n99 Leonid meteor shower, 344, 345, 347–348, 359n202 Knight, Newel, 550 (id.), 66n64, 150, 309n722 Letterbook 1: classification of scriptures docu- Knight, Thomas, 47n274, 112n283, 299 (illus.) ment stored with, 176; featured text transcribed from, 3–6, 6–10, 56–64, 64–70, 165–168, 168– L 172, 172–175, 355–360, 366–374, 375–381, Lafayette Co., Mo., 337, 348n149, 383 407–412; as historical source, 573; overview, Lake, Dennis, 175, 176 502–505; plat of city of Zion copied into, Lake, James, 551 (id.), 175–176 124n340, 127n343; United Firm revelation cop- Lake, Philomena Smith, 175 ied in, 37. See also Record keeping; Smith, Lake Erie, 168n12, 317n7, 321, 323, 356n186 Joseph, Jr.—Correspondence INDEX 13

Letterbook 2: featured text transcribed from, Marvin, Edmund, 450, 452 186–198; overview, 505–506. See also Record Mason, Arnold, 56 keeping; Smith, Joseph, Jr.—Correspondence McCarty, Richard, 336, 340n105, 351, 354 Lewis, Joshua, 349n156 McClellan, Lydia Goldthwaite Bailey, 552 (id.), Lewis, N.Y., 461n234 323, 359 Lexington, Mo., 520 (id.), 190, 349 McCoy, Isaac, 348n152 Liberty, 415 McKune, Joseph, Jr., 552 (id.), 158–163 Liberty, Mo.: id., 520; Mormons fleeing from McLellin, William E.: id., 552; arrested for false Jackson Co. to, 339; possibility of establishing imprisonment, 336, 351; baptism of Eden press in, 380; Upper Missouri Enquirer printed Smith by, 173; on Camp of Israel, 457n203; ex- with church press in, 267n507 communication of, 31; Missouri land sold to Liberty Blues (militia unit), 468, 470–471 non-Mormons by, 456; opposition to church Liberty landing (Clay Co., Mo.), 520 (id.), 369, members in Jackson Co. and, 238, 336, 337, 470n270 339n103, 351; signatory to agreement pledging Licenses, priesthood: def., 43; “Articles and Mormons would leave Jackson Co., 194 Covenants” on, 463; development of policies McWithy, Isaac, 553 (id.), 10, 486, 487 regarding, 78; printed, 464, 465 (illus.), 467; for Medina Co., Ohio: id., 521; illegal ordinations in, recruiters for Camp of Israel, 463, 465, 466; re- 78–81; proselytizing in, 54n301, 66n61, 69, 77– vocation of, 81n130; standardization of, 44; of F. 78, 169 Williams, 43–46, 45 (illus.), 463–465, 465 (illus.) Melchizedek priesthood, 129. See also High Linsey, Mr., 471 priesthood Linville, Thomas, 354n172, 370 “Memorandum of agreement” pledging Mormons Linville, Zachariah, 551 (id.), 340 would leave Jackson Co., 187–188, 190, 194–195, Literary Firm: def., 111n277, 149n424, 298, 204n255, 297 496n358; importance of mercantile support for, Mentor, Ohio: id., 522; distillery closure in, 12; 155; members of United Firm composing, Hale farm deed signed in, 162; D. Hurlbut in, 149n424 317n7, 411 “Little Charles,” 359 Messenger and Advocate. See Latter Day Saints’ Livingston Co., N.Y., 361, 450 Messenger and Advocate Lot (biblical figure), 304n688 Methodist church and cemetery (Kirtland, Ohio), Lowe, Thomas C., 352 (illus.) 207n275, 210 Lucas, Samuel D., 194n191 Metzger, Bruce, 33n203 Luther, Martin, 33 Meylert, Secku, 158, 160, 163 Lyman, Amasa, 321 Michael (archangel), 429n96 Lyman, Richard, 323 Michigan Territory, 423n69 Lyon, Aaron C.: at C. Hodges disciplinary hear- Migration: certificates or licenses for, 62n37, 63; ing, 447; moving from Warsaw to Kirtland, Jackson Co. administrative and spiritual issues 237; proselytizing by, 57, 431 with, 150n432; Jackson Co. opposition to Lyonstown, N.Y., 361 church not stopping, 332, 336; of Mormons to Jackson Co. without sufficient preparation, M 191n182; of New England Mormons to Ohio Mack, Lucy (mother of JS). See Smith, Lucy and Missouri, 59, 61–62; revelation on move Mack from New York to Ohio, 427n86; of Smith Majors, Alexander, 195n196 family members to Kirtland, 302 Majors, Benjamin, 194n193 Militia: guarding Mormons at court proceedings, Malaria, 16 385, 407, 410n35, 468, 470–471; Liberty Blues, Manchester, N.Y., 430nn99–100 468, 470–471; Mormons attacked and dis- “Manifesto” to remove Mormons from Jackson armed by, xxx, 337, 341n114, 345, 349, 366, 386; Co., 187–188, 190, 191–194 (text), 222 petition to Missouri governor for protection by, Manship, George, 340, 370 334, 384n357, 407, 409n29; petition to Missouri Marsh, Thomas Baldwin: id., 551; antimony and governor to organize Mormon, 384n357 lead for type metal, enquiries about, 410, 496; Millenarianism: obedience to law of God and, asking for forgiveness and seeking unity with 480–484; revelation of gospel to Gentiles and Kirtland church, 66n64; peace warrant, efforts then Jews, 28 to obtain, 349n156; proselytizing in New Millet, Artemus, 113n295, 574 Portage, 425 Milliken, Nathaniel, 48n283 Martin, Moses, 327n49 Millstones, 168 14 INDEX

Minute Book 1: def., 38; featured text transcribed baptism of, 4; disaffection of E. Landon and, from, 10, 11, 38, 39–43, 46–50, 50–54, 53 (illus.), 361, 362; on evil spirits, 4–5; on Lyman Johnson 55–56, 70–71, 77–81, 81–82, 102–104, 108–110, in Upper Canada, 450; journal of, 574; prosely- 112–115, 116–117, 118–119, 119–120, 175–176, tizing by, 51, 361, 451n175, 488; recruitment for 297–301, 401–402, 425–427, 427–431, 435–439, Camp of Israel and, 459, 488; “warned out” of 439–444, 444–448, 448–452, 453–457, 484– Kirtland, 329, 331 488; Jackson Co. temple names copied into, Music: choir for temple, 142n400; first Mormon 123; overview, 506–507; revelations noted in, hymnal, 197n207; hymns sung in Jackson Co., 37, 38; United Firm activities in, 38n238. See 188, 196–197 also Record keeping Minute Book 2, 38n238. See also Record keeping N Missions. See Finances; Proselytizing Native Americans. See American Indians Missouri: Camp of Israel’s departure for, xxxi, Nauvoo, Ill.: JS’s Egyptian materials in, 92n201; 319, 360n209, 485; church leaders in, 239n408, standing high council in, 440; “Word of 262n465; conflict between church leaders in Wisdom” revelation in, 16, 19, 21n124 Kirtland and, 26, 31–32, 64–70, 147, 238, 241, Nephi (Book of Mormon figure), 227, 235 266n502, 279n584, 488–498; federal land sales Newberry, James, 456n200, 497 in, 69; land owned by Mormons in, 374n294; Newburg Centre, Ohio, 450 ordination policy in, 78n124; poverty of church Newell, Grandison, 317n7 members in, 68, 150n432; registered land trans- New Jerusalem. See Zion, city of fers in, 68; revelation chastising church mem- New Portage, Ohio: id., 522; assistance in build- bers in, 266n502; revelations on purchasing ing Kirtland temple from, 426; building of land in, 69n80, 350n160; solemn assemblies meetinghouse in, 426, 427; conference in, held in, 65; standing high councils in, 440; 79n126, 79n128, 425–427, 431 state constitution on grand jury members, Newspaper coverage of church: in American 469; state government, protection and redress Revivalist, and Rochester (N.Y.) Observer, 6–10; sought from, xxix, xxx, 332, 345, 348, 357–358, in Boonville (Mo.) Herald, 340n108, 366, 367, 375, 382, 384, 396, 408, 409; western Missouri 368, 469n269; E. Booth letters in Ohio Star (1833–1834), 532 (map); “Word of Wisdom” reve- (Ravenna), 425; on Camp of Israel, 457n203, 459; lation in, 19n97. See also Independence, Mo.; in Missouri Republican (St. Louis), 194n195, 259– Jackson Co., Mo.; Zion; and specific locations 260, 366, 367, 369, 375; on opposition in Jackson Missouri Republican (St. Louis), 194n195, 259–260, Co., 194n195, 259–260, 340n108, 366, 471n272; 366, 367, 369, 375 in Painesville (Ohio) Telegraph, xxiv, xxxi, 260, Morley, Alfred, 162n502 327n46, 333n74, 388, 457n203, 492n343, 493n345 Morley, Isaac: id., 553; arrested for false imprison- New York: 1833–1834, 528 (map); affadavits critical ment, 336, 351; asking for forgiveness and seek- of JS and Book of Mormon collected in, 317, ing unity with Kirtland church, 66n64; as 405n10, 408, 411; proselytizing in, 321; purchase bishop, 150; as bishop’s counselor, 150n432; of press and type in, 298, 373n289, 380n330, as Missouri church leader, 239n408, 262n465; 489, 492; recruitment for Camp of Israel in, Missouri church leaders offer lives, 187, 485; revelation on move to Ohio from, 427n86. 239n409, 262n472; opposition to church mem- See also specific locations bers in Jackson Co. and, 187, 194n192, 238–243, Nickerson, Eleazer Freeman, 323, 355, 359 258–269, 336, 337, 351, 357n196 Nickerson, Eliza McAlister, 554 (id.), 359 Letter: from JS, 375–381 Nickerson, Freeman: id., 554; at Avon meeting, Morley, Thomas, 48, 49 (map) 487; collection of money to pay off Kirtland Morley, Urania Lucretia Conant, 158, 160, 162 debts by, 486; eye problems of, 360; handwrit- Morley farm (Kirtland, Ohio), 521 (id.), xviii, ing in JS journal, 501; invitation to proselytize 48n283, 49 (map) relatives in Upper Canada from, 321–323, 355; Moroni (Book of Mormon figure), 106n238, JS on, 356 341n111, 370 Nickerson, Huldah Chapman, 321–323, 356, 360 Moses (biblical figure), 72n97, 84, 460, 461n230, Nickerson, Moses Chapman: id., 555; baptism of, 479, 493 323, 355; on growth of church in Mount Mount Pleasant, Upper Canada: id., 521; prosely- Pleasant, 323–324; interest in Mormonism, tizing in, 320–325, 322 (map), 355–356, 358n201 321–323; plan to visit Kirtland, 360; requesting Mulholland, James, 177, 186, 188, 505 preachers, 449–450; S. Rigdon, correspondence Mummies, 91, 92–93 with, 355, 356, 358n200 Murdock, John: id., 553; at Avon meeting, 487; Letter: from JS, 355–360 INDEX 15

Niles’ Weekly Register (Baltimore, Md.), 194n195 Parables, 379, 388, 393–394, 396, 410n33, 453, 461, N. K. Whitney & Co. white store (Kirtland, 481, 492n343 Ohio): id., 522; acquisition of land adjacent to, Parks, John, 555 (id.), 325, 331 46, 48nn282–283, 49 (map), 55; copies of Book PARTRIDGE, EDWARD: id., 556; handwriting of Commandments to be mailed to, 167; debts of, 71, 238, 308, 344 incurred in procuring goods for, 154, 485, church activities 486nn312–313, 494n349; French farm deeded J. Corrill as counselor to, 64, 70n86; directed to, 111n274, 319n11; mercantile operations of to provide deeds with inheritances, 349n153; United Firm overseen by, 298 instructions on consecration, inheritance, and Noah (biblical character), 304, 307 stewardship directed to, 71–77, 151, 152–154, Noble, George H., 159n487 344–351, 379n327; as Missouri church leader, Norris, B. F., 404 25, 72n95, 239n408, 262n465; plat of city of Northampton, Ohio, 169 Zion and plan of temple conveyed to, 147–158, Northern Times (Kirtland, Ohio), 374n291, 406n16 208; on plat of city of Zion and temple plan, Norton, John, 177 152n449, 296; power of agency between Norton, Ohio, 426n84, 462n238 branches of United Firm and, 151; proposal for Zion’s city center, 308–313, 310 (illus.), 312–313 O (illus.); on revised plat of city of Zion, 246; Ohio: 1833–1834, 529 (map); revelation on move seeks counsel from JS on Missouri church from New York to, 427n86; statute on overseers members, 387; solemn assemblies held by, of the poor, 326, 327n46, 328. See also specific 266n502; in United Firm, 36, 300n664 locations conflict Ohio Star (Ravenna), 425 court proceedings regarding opposition to Oldham, Leonidas, 194n193 church in Jackson Co. and, 469; on landhold- “Olive leaf” revelation, 65, 157, 202n243 ings at expulsion from Jackson Co., 73n99; Olmstead, Newel K., 194n191, 194n193 Missouri church leaders offer lives, 187, Olney, Oliver H., 555 (id.), 171, 216 239n409, 262n472; Missouri state government Opposition: in American Revivalist, and Rochester redress and protection, hopes for, xxx, 332; op- (N.Y.) Observer, 6–10; by E. Booth, 425; by position to church in Jackson Co., xvi, E. Howe, xxiv–xxv, 320, 328, 574; in Kirtland, 190n180, 194, 195, 222n327, 238–243, 258–269, xxiv–xxvii, 222–223, 260, 263, 317n7, 319–320, 333, 335n87, 336, 341n114, 353n171, 357n195; with 325–331, 372, 404, 411, 492; letters to church JS and Kirtland church leaders, 32n197, 65, members on, 398, 399, 400, 473, 483; political 67n67, 488–498; tarring and feathering of, vs. religious nature of, xxv; prayer related to, xxix, 187, 193n188, 199, 221, 259, 291, 334, 403–407; revelation on peace in face of, 221– 470n271; testimony on, 410n35 See also 237; by JS family members, 302. correspondence Jackson Co., Mo. draft letters of, 345n135; instructions from JS in Ordinances. See Baptism letter to V. Jaques, 291, 296; sharing public let- Ordination: development of policies concerning, ters with, 75n105, 154, 157, 168, 291n608 78–79; letter to church members on, 398, 399; Letters from: O. Cowdery, 238–243; Kirtland unauthorized, in Medina Co., 78–81 church leaders, 147–158, 228–237; JS, 71–77, Origen (early Christian scholar and theologian), 258–269, 261 (illus.), 366–374, 375–381, 488–498 84n148 Letter to: JS, 344–351 Orleans, N.Y., 295n640 Letters mentioned: to JS on restoration to Orton, Roger, 555 (id.), 486, 487 lands in Jackson Co., 384n358; to JS on violence Otis, Matilda, 331n63 in Jackson Co., 375 Overseers of the poor in Ohio, 326–331 Overton, Aaron, 194n193 family and personal Owens, Samuel C., 194n191, 194n193, 354n174 author of “A History, of the Persecution, of the Church of Jesus Christ, of Latter Day Saints in Missouri” (1839), 574; Missouri land purchases, P 69n80, 380n327, 470n271; resettlement in Clay Page, Hiram, 555 (id.), 61n30, 339, 349n156 Co., 342, 346 Painesville (Ohio) Telegraph, xxiv, xxxi, 260, 327n46, 333n74, 388, 457n203, 492n343, 493n345 views and teachings Painesville, Ohio, 522 (id.), 70, 71, 318n8, 411 on Leonid meteor shower, 344, 345, 347–348; Palmer, Ambrose, 426 on migrants to Jackson Co., 150n432 Papyri, 91, 92–93 Partridge, Eliza, 346n139, 348n148 16 INDEX

Partridge, Emily, 346n139 501, 573; newspaper article on free people of Partridge, Lydia Clisbee, 121, 131, 346n139 color, 186–187, 189; plan to write history of Patten, David Wyman: id., 556; journal of, 574; Mormons in Missouri, 380n332, 385; in letters delivered by, 382, 388; proselytizing by, Revelation Book 2, 508, 509–510 51, 295, 321; on reasons for proselytizing, 50; revelations for “warned out” of Kirtland, 329, 331 on establishing press in Zion, 259, 265n498, 297 Patten, Dorvill, 327n49 Patten, Robert, 354n172 travel and relocation Paul (biblical figure), 262, 304n688, 305–306, 372, to Kirtland, 380 399, 478, 479, 481–482 Philadelphia, Pa., 122n331 Peace, 221–228, 229–230, 233–236 Pickett, Agnes Moulton Coolbrith, 557 (id.), 294, Peace warrants, 345, 348n149, 349nn155–156, 411 295n635, 534 (chart) Pearl of Great Price, The: id., 576; Book of Moses Pitcher, Thomas, 194n191, 337, 385n363 in, 180, 576; in Mormon scriptural canon, 575 Pittsburgh, Pa., 54, 91, 151n439 Peck, Hezekiah, 556 (id.), 150 Pixley, Benton, 74, 241n422, 304n688 Perry, Asahel, 487 Plats: comparison of Kirtland and city of Zion Perry, William Chadwick, 216 plats, 209, 244n439; Kirtland, 208–221 (text), Perry Co., Ohio, 169 211 (illus.), 213–220 (illus.), 244n439; original Perrysburg, N.Y., 522 (id.), 323, 485 plat for city of Zion, 94, 121–131 (text), 125–126 Persecution. See Jackson Co., Mo.—Opposition (illus.), 130–131 (illus.), 147–148, 151, 152, to church in; Opposition 190n179, 197, 201n239, 203–204, 208, 209, Peter (biblical figure), 304n688, 429n96, 437, 296, 308; E. Partridge proposal for Zion’s city 480, 484 center, 308–313 (text), 310 (illus.), 312–313 Peter French farm. See French farm (Kirtland, (illus.); revised plat for city of Zion, 124, 243– Ohio) 258 (text), 245 (illus.), 253–254 (illus.), 260, Peterson, Ziba, 557 (id.), 156 296n643, 308 Pettegrew, David, 266n502, 332 Pontiac, Michigan Territory, 422 Phelps, Sally Waterman, 15 Portage Co., Ohio, 169 PHELPS, WILLIAM WINES: id., 557 Porter, Ann, 214 church activities Postage, 63–64, 296n645 as Missouri church leader, 239n408, 262n465; Poverty: bishops’ responsibilities for poor, 154; of Missouri church leaders offer lives, 187, Missouri church members, 68, 150n432; over- 239n409, 262n472; opposition to church mem- seers of the poor in Ohio, 326–331, 330 (illus.) bers in Jackson Co., 186–198, 196–198, 238–243, Power of agency, 151 258–269, 332, 333, 335, 336–341, 357n196, 370, Pratt, Orson: id., 558; at Avon meeting, 487; John 410n35, 497; seeks advice from JS on Missouri Carter recommended to consult with, 58, 62; church members, 407–408; in United Firm, 36, disaffection of E. Landon and, 361–362, 363, 37n234, 300n664 365; handwriting of, 457; journal of, 574; listed on Kirtland plat, 218; notebook of revelations, correspondence 508; proselytizing by, 51, 58, 63n43, 449n161, Letters from: O. Cowdery, 496–498; JS, 375– 450–451, 452, 486, 488; recruitment for Camp 381, 488–498 of Israel by, 368, 451, 458, 462, 485, 486, 488; Letters to: JS and Kirtland church leaders, spies for Jackson Co. mob captured by, 336–341, 342–343, 382–386, 468–472 353n169; on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, Letters mentioned: answers to questions 449, 451 asked by, 154, 166; asking for forgiveness and Pratt, Parley Parker: id., 558; at Avon meeting, 487; seeking unity with Kirtland church, 65, 66n64, as bishop’s counselor, 150; on chastising of Zion, 68; by E. Partridge, 344, 346; on refugee 200; and expulsions from Jackson Co. and re- Mormons in Jackson Co., 342–343, 382–386; to settlement in Clay Co., 342, 343n126, 347, JS and Kirtland church leaders, 367, 369, 370, 349n156; handwriting of, 501; image of, 455 375, 489, 491, 496–498; between JS and, 26, (illus.); listed on Kirtland plat, 218; on migrants 66n65, 104–105, 178n70, 298, 345, 373, 379n322, to Jackson Co., 150n432; proselytizing by, 504; on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 15 31n197, 488; recruitment for Camp of Israel record keeping and publishing by, 454, 458, 462, 485, 488, 495; as teacher, Book of Commandments, publication of, 150n431, 199, 200, 201n232, 229n373, 230n378; 148n422, 153n453, 573; Book of Mormon, publi- traveling to Kirtland to report on church in cation of, 150n430; as editor and printer, xxvii– Missouri, 453–457, 458, 484, 490, 497 xxviii, 157, 238–239, 265, 266n505, 297, 496–498, Pratt, William, 329n60, 382, 388 INDEX 17

Prayer: on problems related to opposition to Property. See Land and property church and debts owed, 403–407 (text), 486; Prophecy. See Gifts of the Spirit—Prophecy revelation on prayer and fasting in relation to “Prophecy of Enoch,” 34 acquisition of land, 48n281 Proselytizing: in Boston, 288, 294nn634–635; in Presidency of the high priesthood: def., xxi; ap- Canada, 113, 175, 318, 320–325, 322 (map), 355– peals of disciplinary decisions to, 425, 436, 356, 449–450, 452; as disciplinary action, 50; 438n122, 444; clerks, xix, 36n222, 112–113, 115, fund-raising missions, 47, 50–54, 81–82, 450– 156n474; plat for city of Zion, creation of, 121– 451, 452, 486; in Geneseo, 360–362; Kirtland 122; power to call other high priests as counsel- high council assignments, 449–451, 452; in ors, 117n307; responsibilities of, 398n455; revela- Lake Erie/Lake Ontario region, 321–325, 322 tion on construction of house for, 203–207, 209, (illus.); licenses to preach, 463; in Medina Co., 228–229, 232–233, 236–237; revelation on mem- 54n301, 66n61, 69, 77–78, 169; in New bership of, 24–32; S. Rigdon admitted to, 24, 39, England, 57, 63n43; in New Portage, 425; open 40–42; JS ordained as, 24, 429n96; temple in letter to church members on, 398, 400; plans of city of Zion intended for, 128–129, 132, 140n389; F. Williams and S. Rigdon to tour together, vision of House of the Lord shared by members 167; revelation on safety of families during, 323, of, 279n580; F. Williams admitted to, 3, 35, 39, 324, 357n190; temple in plat of city of Zion as- 40–42, 44 sociated with, 129n363; traveling alone for, 452; Priesthood: Aaronic, 129, 183; “Articles and in Warsaw, 51, 295. See also specific individuals Covenants” outlining hierarchy of, 61n35; “holy Protestantism, 33–34 order of God,” 44n268; of Melchizedek, 129; Publishing. See Printing and Publishing open letters to, 397–401, 412–422; teachers dis- tinguished from priests, 129n369. See also High Q priesthood; Licenses, priesthood; and specific Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, xx priesthood offices Primitivism, Christian. See Restorationism R Printing and publishing: antimony and lead for Race, xxvii–xxviii, 186–187, 189, 191–192, 241n422, type metal, enquiries about, 410, 496–497; 297 Book of Commandments, xvii, xxix, 166, 189, Ray Co., Mo., 523 (id.), 346n140, 383, 406n17, 297, 406n15, 573; Book of Mormon, 68, 471n274 150n430, 154, 576; broadsheet of revelation on Record keeping: of church record and history, 196; retention of land in Jackson Co., 388, 428, 489, clerks to president of the high priesthood, xix, 492–494; Doctrine and Covenants, 576; French 36n222, 112–113; letters, xx–xxi; minutes of farm land dedicated for purposes of, 111n277; meetings, xviii–xx (see also Conferences); revela- in Kirtland, xxx, 179, 204, 242, 259, 266, 297– tions, xxi–xxiv. See also Letterbook 1; Letterbook 301, 339, 372n286, 373, 380n330, 388, 398, 2; Minute Book 1; Minute Book 2; Revelation 406n16, 485–486, 489, 492n341, 573–574; li- Book 1; Revelation Book 2; Revelations; Smith, censes, 464, 465 (illus.), 467; Northern Times Joseph, Jr.—Record keeping (Kirtland, Ohio), 374n291, 406n16; W. Phelps Redfield, Harlow, 506 as editor and printer, xxvii–xxviii, 157, 238–239, Reed, Clarissa, 54n305 265, 266n505, 297, 501, 573; prayer for protec- Rees, Amos, 333, 349n156, 410n35, 468, 470 tion of church press, 403; purchase of press and Reid, John, 327n49 type in New York, 298, 373n289, 380n330, 489, Repentance: in classification of scriptures project, 492; revelation requiring construction of house 182; revelations regarding, 28n167, 66n65, for printing operations, 179, 203–207, 209, 171n29; JS encouraging, 9–10, 292–293, 398 228–229, 232–233, 236–237, 298; of revelations Reps, John W., 122n332 generally, 423n69, 493, 495, 573; JS Bible revi- Restorationism, 435n111, 436 sion, 68, 150n430, 154, 178–179, 206n272, 229, Retention of lands in Jackson Co. See Land and 233, 406, 576; JS proposal to print paper in property—Retention of lands in Jackson Co. favor of government, 267, 373, 406n16 Revelation Book 1: def., 38; as historical source, Printing office (Independence, Mo.): id., 523; de- 573; use of in creating Doctrine and Covenants struction of, xvii, xxix, xxx, 179, 186–198, 189 (1835), 205 (illus.), 199, 204, 221, 238–239, 242, 265n498, Revelation Book 2: def., 38; featured text tran- 291, 297, 334, 573; extent of damage to printing scribed from, 32–35, 35–37, 104–108, 110–112, equipment, 267n507; revelation on establish- 198–203, 203–207, 221–228, 386–397; as histori- ing, 259, 265n498, 297; JS on rebuilding, 259, cal source, 573; index to contents, 503; overview, 266n505, 298 508–510; “Word of Wisdom” revelation in, 20 18 INDEX

Revelations: corresponding section numbers in lems, 356, 360n210; officiating at marriage of editions of Doctrine and Covenants, 594–600 R. Cottrell, 331n63; residence of, 27, 30; revela- (chart); Gospel of John and, 83–84; modern- tion reprimands on account of family, 90; day revelation defended, 301–308, 479–480; “warned out” of Kirtland, 326–327, 329, 331 notebook of revelations, 457, 508; publication proselytizing of, 423n69, 493, 495, 573; records of, xxi–xxiv; in Medina Co. and on way to Pittsburgh, 54, sent to Jackson Co., 149, 228–237; significance 66n61, 69, 77–78, 90–91; in New Portage, 425, of, 573; JS Bible revision and, xxi–xxii, 27, 29, 426n84; plans to tour with F. Williams, 167; in 32–35, 83; JS’s reliance on, in determining char- Strongsville, 450, 452, 466; in Upper Canada acter, 75n106; unauthorized receipt of through with JS, 320–325, 322 (map), 355–356, 449–450 stone, 61n30; “Word of Wisdom,” 11–24. See also Book of Commandments (1833); Doctrine revelations for and Covenants chastising, 83–91; on duties of presidency, 24– Rich, Leonard: disciplining of, 18, 237n400, 428, 32; on proselytizing in Upper Canada, 320–325; 431, 449; in Geneseo, 361; relocation to Kirtland, on School of the Prophets, 198–203, 230 237; “warned out” of Kirtland, 327n49 spiritual experiences Richards, N., 215 visions, xxii–xxiii, 93, 361–366, 431–432 Richards, Phineas, 506 travel and relocation Richards, Willard, 115n301, 213, 505, 508, 509 Missouri church visited by, 64; to New Portage, Rider, Alonzo, 401 426 Rider, Ezekiel, 559 (id.), 327n49, 401, 402 Rigdon, Athalia, 90n191 views and teachings Rigdon, Eliza, 90n191 in Disciples of Christ movement, 84, 431, Rigdon, John, 90n191 435n111; on modern-day revelation, 304n688; Rigdon, Lucy, 90n191 on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, 16 Rigdon, Nancy, 90n191 Rigdon, Sidney, Jr., 90n191 Rigdon, Nancy Gallaher, 151 Riggs, Burr, 10 Rigdon, Sarah, 90n191 Riggs, Harpin, 560 (id.), 10, 52 RIGDON, SIDNEY: id., 559; handwriting of, 77, Robbins, Lewis, 328, 331 80 (illus.), 320, 501, 508 Robinson, George W., 506 church activities Rochester, N.Y., 523 (id.), 303n675 at Avon meeting, 487; counselor to JS, 6n28, Rollins family, 510 25–26, 28; dedication of Kirtland press, 398; Roman Catholicism, 33–34 discipline of church members, 402; Jackson Co. Rudd, E., 215 temple, dedication of land and laying of corner- Ruper, George, 160 stone for, 123; on Kirtland high council, 436, Russell, Alpheus Clark: id., 560; and deed of JS 441, 445; Kirtland plat, construction of, 208; farm, 158, 159, 160, 162; handwriting of, 158; Kirtland temple architectural plans, drafting M. Harris disciplinary hearing and, 428, 430 of, 93, 104, 107n250, 113; Kirtland temple con- Ryland, John F., 349n156, 410n35, 468, 470n272 stuction plans of, 109; ordinations by, 4, 25n153, 40, 50, 54n302, 117; ordinations declared illegal S by, 78–81, 80 (illus.); in presidency of high Sabbath, 183 priesthood, 24, 39, 40–42; recruitment for Saco, Maine, 451, 452 Camp of Israel by, 458, 462, 466, 485; on School Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper: at conferences of of the Prophets building planning committee, elders and high priests, 39, 42; doctrines barring 105; signing license for F. Williams, 43, 44, 45 reception of, 155; table in revised Jackson Co. (illus.); JS Bible revision, assistance with, temple plans for, 275; wine use for, 16–17, 20–21 29n178, 91n199, 206n272; tannery, stewardship Sacrifice, law of, 477–479 of in Kirtland, 56; in United Firm, 35–37, 300 Sadler, James C., 194n193 correspondence Sagers, William Henry Harrison, 560 (id.), 450, Letters to: Clay Co. church members, 407– 452 412; Eugene church leaders, 172–175; Jackson Salem, Ohio, xxvi Co. church leaders, 147–158, 165–168, 228–237; Salisbury, Wilkins Jenkins, 19n99, 534 (chart) Thompson church, 3–6 Samuel, Moses, 149n426 family and personal Sandusky, Ohio, 122n331 J. Bosworth and, 431, 434; concern about family Satan: buffetings of, 77, 156; confinement and while proselytizing, 323, 324, 357n190; eye prob- coming defeat of, 266, 392, 483; destiny not INDEX 19

Satan (continued) 172–175; ordination of, 79n126, 169; proselytiz- revealed to humankind, 155; gift of tongues ing by, 77, 79nn126–127, 169 and, 167; E. Landon claims JS’s vision of after- Smith, Elijah, 562 (id.), 48, 49 (map) life comes from, 361, 362; tribulations inflicted Smith, Elizabeth Ann, 90n194 on church by, 188, 263; as wicked one, 90n193 Smith, Elizabeth Boosinger, 169 Saxton, Noah Chapin, 560 (id.), 7 Smith, Emma Hale (wife of JS; ES in this index): Letter: from JS, 6–10 id., 563; deed of sale of Harmony farm, 158–163; Schoolhouse on the flats (Kirtland, Ohio), 523 Egyptian mummies and papyri sold by, 92; in (id.), 294 Kirtland, xviii; in Manchester, N.Y., 430nn99– School of Elders (Jackson Co., Mo.), 190, 201n232, 100; obtaining of Book of Mormon plates and, 230n378 430nn99–100; “Word of Wisdom” revelation School of the Prophets: building of schoolhouse in and, 12, 15 Kirtland for, 81–82, 104–108; conflict in, 107; Smith, George A. (cousin of JS): on Canadian council of elders and, 10n53; in Jackson Co., converts, 175n58; on church discipline under 150n431, 198–203, 228–237; keys of, 28; location JS, 119n313; on D. Copley, 118; on C. Hodges, in Kirtland, xviii; revelations regarding, 28n171, 447n153; on D. Hurlbut, 104n223, 116–117, 119, 81, 86n154, 104–108, 150n431, 198–203, 228–232; 318n8; Kirtland temple construction, role in, sacrament of the Lord’s Supper administered at 115n301; medicinal use of whiskey for cholera meetings of, 39; temporary suspension of, 50; by, 15–16 “Word of Wisdom” revelation and, 11 Smith, Hyrum (brother of JS): id., 563; conflict Scott, Walter, 561 (id.), 431, 434 with Missouri leadership and, 26, 32n197, 65, Scriptures: classification of scriptures project, 266n502; D. Copley and, 118; as counselor to 176–186, 181 (illus.); Latter-day Saint canon, N. Whitney, 115n300; on decision of JS not 575–577. See also Bible; Book of Mormon; to settle in Jackson Co., 265n494; dedication of Doctrine and Covenants; Pearl of Great Price; Kirtland press and, 398; D. Hurlbut and, 103, Revelations 117, 118, 315–320, 316 (illus.); inheritance near Second Coming, xviii, xx, 185, 381n338, 482. See temple site, 207; journal of, 574; Kirtland high also Millenarianism council and, 436, 454; Kirtland temple con- Seeley, Latten, 327n48, 329, 331 struction and, 93, 94, 113, 114 (illus.), 115, “Seminary Lands,” Mo., 69 426n85; land ownership in Kirtland, 320n16; Septuagint, 33 listed on Kirtland plat, 210, 217, 219; on migra- Shakers, 3–4, 84–85 tion of Silas Smith and M. Duty to Kirtland, Shalersville, Ohio, 171 302n672; pedigree chart for JS, 534 (chart); Sherman, Almon, 329, 331 proselytizing by, 52, 112; recruitment for Camp Sherman, Lyman, 52, 329, 331 of Israel by, 458–459, 462, 465, 485, 495n354; re- Sherman, Stephen, 327, 328 siding on F. Williams farm, 319; School of the Sherwood, Henry Garlick, 561 (id.), 59n29, 63 Prophets building and, 82, 105; Silas Smith Sherwood, Jane McManagal (McMangle), 58, baptized by, 302; “warned out” of Kirtland, 59n29, 63 327, 329, 331; on “Word of Wisdom” revelation, Shibly, Henry, 487 14n71, 16, 17–18, 19, 21n124 Sickness. See Health and illness Smith, Jesse (uncle of JS): in Camp of Israel, 450; Sidney, Joseph, 488 opposition to church, 302; pedigree chart for Silvers, William, 349n155 JS, 534 (chart); proselytizing by, 450, 452; in Simpson, G. W., 194n193 Stockholm, N.Y., 301 Slaves and slavery, xxvii–xxviii, 186–187, 189, 191– Smith, Jesse Johnson (cousin of JS): id., 564; 192, 241n422 handwriting of, 301; letter from JS to Silas Smalling, Cyrus, 217 Smith transcribed by, 301, 302–303, 307n704 Smith, Aaron, 561 (id.), 77 Smith, John (citizen of Jackson Co. and signatory Smith, Agnes Moulton Coolbrith (later Pickett), of “manifesto”), 194n191 557 (id.), 294, 295n635, 534 (chart) Smith, John (father of Eden Smith; no relation to Smith, Asael (grandfather of JS), 301, 302n669, JS): id., 564; baptism of, 169; correspondence 534 (chart) with Kirtland church leaders, 166–167, 168– Smith, Don Carlos (brother of JS): id., 562; listed 172; disciplining of, 169–175, 365n238; ordina- on Kirtland plat, 219; marriage of, 295n635; tion of, 117, 169n15, 171n30 pedigree chart for JS, 534 (chart); visiting rela- Smith, John (uncle of JS): baptism of and prosely- tives in Stockholm, N.Y., 301 tizing by, 302; church meetings held at resi- Smith, Eden: id., 562; disciplining of, 18, 170, dence of, 294; journal of, 302n669, 574; on 20 INDEX

Kirtland high council, 436, 437, 439, 441, 443; correspondence J. Lake, meeting to decide residence of, 176; Letters from: J. Bosworth, 431–435; J. Corrill, pedigree chart for JS, 534 (chart); request for 351–354; E. Partridge, 344–351; W. Phelps, 336– visit of JS and S. Rigdon to brother-in-law, 323; 341, 342–343, 382–386, 468–472; John Whitmer, H. Smith acting in place of, 436, 454; “warned 186–198; unidentified author, on decision of out” of Kirtland, 329 Jackson Co. Mormons to retain lands, 331–336 Smith, John L., 288 Letters to: John Carter, 56–64, 60 (illus.); Smith, Joseph, III (son of JS): Egyptian mummies church in Thompson, 3–6; church members, and papyri sold by, 92; on Kirtland Elders 397–401, 412–422, 472–484; Clay Co. church Quorum “Record,” 177; pedigree chart for JS, members, 407–412; J. Corrill, 258–269, 261 534 (chart) (illus.), 375–381; Eugene church leaders, 172– SMITH, JOSEPH, JR. (JS in this index): chro- 175; J. Fosdick, 422–425; Geneseo church lead- nology, xiv (illus.), 511–514; handwriting of, 45 ers, 360–366; S. Gilbert, 258–269, 261 (illus.), (illus.), 46, 59–62, 60 (illus.), 80 (illus.), 81, 117, 375–381; V. Jaques, 288–296; Missouri church 156, 162, 170–172, 224, 237, 296, 316 (illus.), 320, leaders, 64–70, 147–158, 165–168, 228–237, 243, 464, 465 (illus.), 467 258–269, 261 (illus.); Missouri members of character and personality United Firm, 488–498; I. Morley, 258–269, 261 reliance on revelations for determining charac- (illus.), 375–381; M. Nickerson, 355–360; ter, 75n106; in response to problems of church, E. Partridge, 71–77, 258–269, 261 (illus.), 366– xxxii, 489; strictness of church discipline 374, 375–381, 488–498; W. Phelps, 258–269, 261 under, 119n313 (illus.), 375–381, 488–498; N. Saxton, 6–10; church activities John Smith, 168–172; Silas Smith, 301–308; at Avon meeting, 487; blessings conferred by, Thompson church, 3–6; John Whitmer, 258– 445–446; classification of scriptures project, 269, 261 (illus.), 375–381; N. Whitney, 315–320, 178; completes Bible revision, 178, 576; dedica- 316 (illus.) tion of printing office, 300, 373n289, 398; -di family and personal rects E. Partridge to provide deeds with inheri- concern about family while proselytizing, 323, tances, 349n153; discipline of church members 324, 357n190; O. Cowdery’s wife escorted to by, 402; Jackson Co. temple, dedication of land Kirtland by, 265n495; Egyptian papyri and and laying of cornerstone for, 123, 132; Kirtland mummies owned by, 91, 92–93; John Johnson, high council, organization of, 436, 439, 440, relationship with, 11, 109, 111n278; pedigree 441, 444–446; Kirtland temple, laying of cor- chart, 534 (chart); revelation reprimands on ac- nerstone for, 113; Kirtland temple architectural count of family, 90; and “Word of Wisdom” plans, drafting of, 93, 104, 107n250, 113; revelation, 15–17, 428, 430 Kirtland temple construction plans of, 109; finances and property J. Lake, meeting to decide residence of, 176; debts of, 319n12, 462n239; deed of sale of mission to Upper Canada with S. Rigdon, 321– Harmony farm, 158–163 (text); land ownership 323; prayer on opposition to church and debts in Kirtland, 320n16; listed on Kirtland plat, owed, 403–407 (text), 486; as president of high 215, 218, 219, 220; residences, xv (map), xviii, 319 priesthood, first elder, seer, translator, prophet, and apostle of Jesus Christ, 429n96; recruit- proselytizing ment for Camp of Israel by, 454, 458, 462, 484– French farm, fund raising to pay for, 54, 485, 488; rejection of unauthorized ordinations 91n196; with G. James, 167; in New York and in Medina Co., 78, 79, 80 (illus.); on School of Upper Canada, 113, 318, 320–325, 322 (map), the Prophets building planning committee, 355–356, 449–450; with John Smith, 169 105; signing license for F. Williams, 43, 44, 45 record keeping and publishing (illus.); in United Firm, 300 as clerk pro tempore, 175; Egyptian alphabet conflict and grammar, 178, 186n159; history, compila- attacks in Hiram, Ohio, on, xxv, 11; forced to tion of, 504; journal of, 403, 501–502, 574; leave Manchester, N.Y., 430n100; guards protect- Letterbook 1, 502, 504; new translation, plans ing, 404; D. Hurlbut, lawsuit of JS against, xxvii, to print, 178; requests subscription list for 120, 316, 317–318, 404, 408, 411, 489; D. Hurlbut church newspaper, 373; Revelation Book 2, 508 lawsuit against Hyrum Smith and JS, 315–320, revelations for 316 (illus.); Missouri leadership, conflict with, chastising, 83–91; on duties of presidency, 24– 26, 31–32, 64–70, 147, 238, 241, 266n502, 32; on proselytizing in Upper Canada, 320–325; 279n584, 488–498; John Smith speaking against, on School of the Prophets, 198–203; on transla- 171; “warned out” of Kirtland, 327, 329, 330, 331 tion of Apocrypha, 32–35 INDEX 21

SMITH, JOSEPH, JR. (continued) Kirtland plat, 215, 216; marriage of, 152n447, spiritual experiences 295n635; pedigree chart for JS, 534 (chart); angels appearing to, 27n162, 359, 429; angel’s proselytizing by, 288, 294nn634–635, 360; words to, 106n238; Leonid meteor shower, “warned out” of Kirtland, 329, 331; on “Word 359n202; obtaining of gold plates, 430n99; sing- of Wisdom” revelation, 452 ing and speaking in tongues, 196n203; vision of Smith, Silas (uncle of JS): id., 565; baptism and degrees of afterlife glory, 361–366, 431–432; vi- move to Kirtland, 302; pedigree chart for JS, sion of plan for Kirtland temple, xxii–xxiii, 93; 534 (chart) vision of Savior and angels, 39–40, 42–43 Letter: from JS, 301–308 Smith, Sylvester: id., 565; on Camp of Israel, travel and relocation 401n471; on Kirtland high council, 436, 438, 441, awaiting time to move to Zion, 265n494, 443; on migrations from Benson, 59; proselytiz- 462n240; Missouri church visited by, 64; pros- ing by, 52, 321; “warned out” of Kirtland, 329, 331 elytizing in New York and Upper Canada, 113, Smith, William B. (brother of JS): id., 565; listed 318, 320–325, 322 (map), 355–356, 449–450; resi- on Kirtland plat, 218; ordination of, 117; pedi- dences, xv (map), xviii, 319 gree chart for JS, 534 (chart); “warned out” of views and teachings Kirtland, 327 on authority, xx; on content of The Evening and Snow, Luther, 69n78 the Morning Star, 157; on councils, 427, 429–430, Snow, Zerubbabel, 321, 356 436, 437–438; on laying down one’s life for Solemn assembly, 65, 266n502 Christ, 225n354; on modern-day revelation, 301– Sons of perdition, 155 308; on Mount Pleasant congregation, 358n201; Spalding, Solomon, xxvi, 317, 404, 405n10, 408 on nature of Christ and of human beings, 85; Speaking in tongues. See Gifts of the Spirit opinion of D. Hurlbut, xxvi–xxvii, 116–117; on Spirit, gifts of. See Gifts of the Spirit own writing abilities, 303n676, 356; on postage Spiritual manifestations, inappropriate, 4–5 costs, 63–64; on publication of revelations, 493, Springfield, Pa., 317, 449, 451 495; on record keeping, 504; on repentance, Stake of Zion, 151 9–10, 292–293, 398; on restorationism, 436; on Stanton, Daniel, 566 (id.), 66n64, 150, 353n172 retention of land in Jackson Co., 243n432, 268, Staples, Abner F., 194n191 332, 367, 371–372, 374, 379, 456n199, 495; on re- Star. See Evening and the Morning Star, The vised plat of city of Zion, 246; on sacred texts Stark Co., Ohio, 169 missing from Bible, 34; on School of the Stephen (biblical figure), 372 Prophets, 104–105; on tribulation and chastise- Stevens, R., 218 ment, 292–293; on urban planning, 122n333 Stevenson, Edward, 422nn64–65 Smith, Joseph, Sr. (father of JS): blessing of JS Stewardship: def., 72; leases vs. deeds of, 72–74, and Samuel Smith by, 446; on Kirtland high 76, 151, 379; letter from JS to E. Partridge on, council, 436, 438–439, 441, 443; new arrivals in 71–77, 151, 152–154, 349n153, 379n327; revelations Kirtland boarding with, 294; pedigree chart regarding, 72, 76n114. See also Consecration; for JS, 534 (chart); proselytizing by, 169, 360; Inheritance in Zion residences of, 27, 30, 319; visiting relatives in Stewart, Emily Smith, 315 Stockholm, N.Y., 301; “warned out” of Stockholm, N.Y., 523 (id.), 52n296, 301–302 Kirtland, 327, 329, 331 Stoddard, Calvin W., 57, 327, 534 (chart) Smith, Lucy Mack (mother of JS): autobiography Stone, 61n30 of, 302, 574; on A. Coolbrith and M. Bailey, Stone, Barton, 435n111 294n635; Egyptian papyri and mummies of JS Storey, Isaac, 567 (id.), 401, 402, 447 given to, 92; on Kirtland temple construction, Stow, Milton, 425 115n300; pedigree chart for JS, 534 (chart); on Stratton, Hiram, 329, 331 F. Williams farm, 30n190, 319n11 Strobridge, Richard Ransom, 359 Smith, Lucy Woodruff, 315 Strongsville, Ohio, 450, 452, 466 Smith, Mary Bailey (sister-in-law of JS), 152n447, Subscriptions, 70, 71, 82, 103, 105 294, 295n635, 534 (chart) Sumner, Josiah, 471, 472n275 Smith, Mary Duty (grandmother of JS), 302, 534 Susquehanna Co., Pa., 156n473, 158, 160, 430n100 (chart) Swain, Rebecca, 90n188 Smith, Samuel Harrison (brother of JS): id., 564; blessed by Joseph Smith Sr., 446; in Boston, T 288, 294nn634–635, 368; on Kirtland high Tanner, John, 15 council, 436, 438, 441, 443, 446; listed on Tannery (Kirtland, Ohio), 55–56 22 INDEX

Tarring and feathering, xxv, xxix, 11, 187, 193n188, Translation: knowledge of contents of Book of 199, 221, 259, 291, 334 Mormon prior to, 428, 430; JS as seer, transla- Taylor, John, 16, 304n688 tor, and prophet, 429n96; transgressions of JS Tea and coffee (“hot drinks”), 11–24 when translating Book of Mormon, 428, 430. Teachers (priesthood officers): distinguished from See also Bible—JS Bible revision priests, 129n369; licenses for, 463 Traveling high council. See Quorum of the Twelve Temperance movement, 12–14, 326 Apostles Temple: Gothic elements included in, 107n248, Treadwell, Allan, 159 143, 146, 276, 278 Treadwell, Samuel, 159n489 Jackson Co., Mo.: choir for, 142n400; com- Trent, Council of (1546), 33 pared to Kirtland temple plans, 277; dedica- Tryon, Thomas, 22n125 tion and laying of cornerstone for, 123, 132; Tullidge, Edward, 289n604 never built because of opposition to church, Type metal, 410, 496–497 271; E. Partridge questions about plan of, 152n449, 296; plans for, 94–95, 121, 123, 124, U 131–146, 134–139 (illus.), 143–144 (illus.), 146 United Firm: def., 36, 110n270, 298; all members (illus.), 147–148, 151, 152, 190n179, 197, 201–202; of considered one, 155; bond of, 37n234; debts on plat of city of Zion, 123, 129–130; pulpits, of members of, 319n12, 403, 485–486; dissolu- 129n370, 141–142, 145, 274–275; revelations on, tion of, 496n358; formal organization of, 132, 203–204; revised plans for, 269–287, 272– 110n270; high priests generally admitted to, 273 (illus.), 281–287 (illus.), 296n643; School of 109n264; John Johnson admitted to, 37n228, the Prophets and, 199; seating capacity and 109, 110, 111–112; letter from JS to Missouri population of city of Zion, 127n350; table for members of, 488–498; Literary Firm made up sacrament of the Lord’s Supper in, 275; tithing of members of, 149n424; minutes for, 38; plan- for building of, 201 ning for city of Zion and Kirtland temple, Kirtland, Ohio: id., 518; architectural unique- 36n224; power of agency between branches of, ness of, 107n248; assistance of New Portage 151; prayer for safety and solvency of, 403–407; church members in building, 426; choir for, printing office in Kirtland set up by, 266n505, 142n400; completed exterior (1907), 144 (illus.); 297–301; revelations on, 35–37, 38, 67, 111–112; completed exterior (late 1950s), 277 (illus.); F. Williams admitted to, 37. See also specific completed interior (1907), 100 (illus.); construc- members tion of, 93–94, 105, 109, 113–115, 114 (illus.), 204, United States: Declaration of Independence, 207n277, 294, 357n191, 426; dimensions of, 104, 194n189, 415, 417n57; A. Jackson petitioned by 107; endowment with power and, 427n86; Mormons, 379n322, 382, 384n357, 389n380, 408, foundation of, 113, 114 (illus.); on French farm 409–410, 493; Land Ordinance of 1785, 122, land, 108–109, 111n275; fund raising for, 103, 124n341; law of God compared to law of, 413– 105, 113, 425n85, 450; J. Lake assisting in build- 422; Missouri, federal land sales in, 69n79; ing of, 175; plans for, xxii–xxiii, 91–98, 96–102 Mormons as friends of, 267; as promised land (illus.), 107n250, 132, 133n387, 144 (illus.); revela- for American Indians, 8; revelation encourag- tions regarding, xxii–xxiii, 93, 94, 95, 102–104, ing obedience to law and constitution of, 224– 105–108, 113, 121, 202n243, 203, 209; United 225; revelation of coming war in, 8; JS proposal Firm planning for, 36n224 to print paper in favor of government of, 267, “Ten Thousand, the,” 471 373, 406n16 Thayer, Ezra: id., 567; case against C. Hodges, Upper Canada. See Canada 446–448; French farm purchase, negotiation Upper Missouri Advertiser (Independence), 297 of, 47, 48–50, 54; tannery purchase, negotiation Upper Missouri Enquirer (Liberty), 267n507, of, 55–56; “warned out” of Kirtland, 327 471n272 Thompson, Ohio: id., 3, 524; D. Hurlbut in, 119, 120; letter to church in, 3–6; proselytizing in, 51 V Thompson, Robert B., 505 Van Buren Co., Mo., 524 (id.), 337, 341, 383 Timber branch (Whitmer settlement, Kaw Virgins, parable of ten, 379 Township, Mo.), 190, 198 Visions. See Gifts of the Spirit—Visions Times and Seasons, 19 Voce, P., 217 Tippets, John, 461n234 Tippets, Joseph, 461n234 W Tobacco, 11–24 Wait, Truman, 567 (id.), 447 Tongues, speaking in. See Gifts of the Spirit Walker, George, 505 INDEX 23

Waller, Zacheriah, 194n193 Whitmer, Peter, Jr., 569 (id.), 66n64, 194 Walnut Farm, Mo., 187–188, 197, 198n210 Whitmer, Peter, Sr., 569 (id.) Walworth, Ashbel W., 167 Whitmer settlement, Kaw Township, Mo. Ward, Christian, 160, 163 (Timber branch), 190, 198 “Warning out,” 325–331 Whitney, Helen Mar Kimball, 16 Warrants: peace warrants, 345, 348n149, 349nn155– Whitney, Horace, 90n194 156, 411; “warning out” certain church members Whitney, Jacob, 376n301 from Kirtland, 325–331, 330 (illus.) Whitney, John, 90n194 Warsaw, N.Y., 524 (id.), 51, 237, 295 Whitney, Mary Jane, 24, 83, 321 Watt, George D., 574 Whitney, Newel Kimball: id., 569; agent to be ap- Wells, Robert W.: advice on D. Dunklin petition, pointed by, 30; as bishop, 109, 401; debts in- 348n149, 407n19; at attempted court of inquiry, curred in procuring goods for store, 154, 485, 410n35, 468, 470; Missouri church leaders em- 486nn312–313, 494n349; discipline of church ploying, 489, 494 members for making negative comments Welton, Micah Baldwin: baptism of, 169; invalid about, 401, 402; documents kept by, 24, 83, 85; ordination of, 79–81; proselytizing by, 77, as French farm agent, 109–112, 203n250, 208; 79n126, 169 handwriting of, 208; Kirtland plat emenda- Western Monitor (Fayette, Mo.), 194n195, 259 tions written by, 208, 209; J. Lake, meeting to Westfield, N.Y., 51n292 decide residence of, 176; landholdings in Weston, Samuel, 194n191, 194n193, 336, 349n155 Kirtland, 208; listed on Kirtland plat, 219; Whippings: of church members in Jackson Co., Missouri church and, 4, 64, 67; power of 333, 336, 337, 339, 341, 371, 469, 471n275; Missouri agency between branches of United Firm and, church leaders willing to submit to, 187, 151; prayer on opposition to church and debts 239n409, 262n42 owed, 403–407 (text), 486; School of the Whiteside, Alexander, 329, 331 Prophets held above store of, 81; John Smith Whiting, William, 354n172, 376n301 disciplined by, 169, 170, 171n37, 173, 174–175; JS Whitlock, Harvey Gilman: id., 567; asking for activities in store of, xviii–xix, 12, 13 (illus.); in forgiveness and seeking unity with Kirtland United Firm, 54, 300. See also N. K. Whitney church, 66n64; signatory to agreement pledg- & Co. white store ing Mormons would leave Jackson Co., 194; Letter: from JS, 315–320, 316 (illus.) “warned out” of Kirtland, 326 Revelations for: on care for poor, 154n461; on Whitmer, Christian, 568 (id.), 150, 370 managing French farm, 110–112; on nature of Whitmer, David: id., 568; on boasting of church Christ and human beings, 83–91; on search for members in Jackson Co., xxviii n45, 193, agent, 24–32 241n422; as leader of third branch of church in Whitney, Orson, 90n194 Jackson Co., 190, 198; letters to Kirtland church Whitney, Sarah, 90n194 leaders, 66n64, 166; listed on Kirtland plat, 219; Wight, Lyman: id., 570; at Avon meeting, 487; en- proselytizing in New Portage, 425 thusiasm for Camp of Israel, 457n203; letter ask- Whitmer, Jacob, 354n172 ing for forgiveness and seeking unity with Whitmer, John: id., 568; clerkship of, 196; conflict Kirtland church, 66n64; ordination of John with Kirtland church leaders, 66n64; hand- Smith by, 169n15; recruitment for Camp of Israel writing of, 459; Missouri church leaders offer by, 454, 458, 462, 485, 495; reordination of lives, 187, 239n409, 262n472; notarization of Z. Peterson by, 156n472; signatory to agreement deed of sale of Harmony farm of JS and ES, pledging Mormons would leave Jackson Co., 159; opposition to church in Jackson Co. and, 194; traveling to Kirtland, 453–457, 458, 484, 186–198, 238–243, 258–269, 357n196, 383n355; on 488, 490, 497 plat for city of Zion and plans for Jackson Co. Williams, Ezra Granger, 43, 90n188 temple, 124; printing and publishing responsi- WILLIAMS, FREDERICK GRANGER: id., bilities of, 297; Revelation Book 1 and, 85, 459; 570; handwriting of, 3, 6, 10, 11, 24, 32, 35, 38, signatory to agreement pledging Mormons 39, 43, 46, 50, 55, 56, 60 (illus.), 64, 70, 81, 83, 88 would leave Jackson Co., 194; in United Firm, (illus.), 91, 102, 108, 121, 131, 147, 165, 168, 172, 36, 300n664; on visit of Kirtland church leaders 175, 176, 198, 203, 208, 221, 228, 243, 269, 288, to Missouri, 64; “warned out” of Kirtland, 327 297, 366, 375, 386, 407, 501, 502, 503, 504, 506, Letters: from O. Cowdery, 225n349, 238–243; 507, 508, 509, 573 from JS, 258–269, 261 (illus.), 375–381; to church activities O. Cowdery and JS, 186–198, 240n411, 378n319; brickyard, oversight of, 55, 56; classification of to Kirtland church leaders, 66n64 scriptures project, 176, 177, 178, 179; counselor to 24 INDEX

JS, 6n28, 25–26, 28, 44; endorsement of declara- Williams, Lovina, 90n188 tion of illegal ordinations in Medina Co., 78, 79, Williams, Lucy, 90n188 80 (illus.); escort of O. Cowdery’s wife to Williams, Rebecca Swain, 90n188 Kirtland by, 265n495; as French farm agent, 47, Willson, Thomas, 194n191 55, 56, 108–109; Jackson Co. temple plans drawn Wilson, Moses G., 194n191 by, 131, 132–133; Jackson Co. temple revised plans Winchester, Benjamin, 103n223, 119n317 drawn by, 269, 270, 271; on Kirtland high coun- Wine. See Alcohol cil, 436, 441; Kirtland temple construction and, Witherson, O., 217 109, 207n277, 294n633; Kirtland temple plans Wixom, Solomon, 170n23 drawn by, 93, 94, 104, 107n250, 113, 132; licenses Women: dower rights of, 159, 162n499; gift of for, 43–46, 45 (illus.), 463–465, 465 (illus.); ordi- tongues and, 167; signing of deed by both hus- nation of O. Cowdery, 25n153; plat for city of band and wife, 152, 162n499; visions seen by, Zion drawn by, xxiii, 121, 122, 123–124, 208, 311; 58, 59n29, 63 plat for Kirtland drawn by, 208; prayer on op- Wood, Jacob, 176 position to church and debts owed, 403–407 Wood, Joseph, 329, 331, 422–425 (text), 486; in presidency of high priesthood, 3, Wood, William Thomas, 333 35, 39, 40–42, 44; recruitment for Camp of Woodruff, Wilford, 14, 15n72, 17n87, 488 Israel by, xxxi n57, 458–459, 462, 465, 485; re- “Word of Wisdom” revelation, xxiii–xxiv, 11–24, vised plat of city of Zion drawn by, 243, 244, 23 (illus.), 428, 448, 449, 451–452 247, 308, 311; on School of the Prophets building W. W. Phelps & Co., 239, 297, 298, 301, 373n290 planning committee, 105; JS Bible revision, as- sistance with, 29n178, 154n462; in United Firm, X 35–37, 38, 67, 108n260, 154–155, 300 Xenophon (Greek historian), 471 correspondence Letters to: John Carter, 56–64, 60 (illus.); Clay Y Co. church members, 407–412; Eugene church “Yankee Doodle,” 471 leaders, 172–175; Jackson Co. church leaders, Young, Brigham: id., 571; on afterlife vision, 147–158, 165–168, 228–237; John Smith, 168– 361n214; J. Lake’s decision to stay in Kirtland 172; Thompson church, 3–6 and, 175–176; listed on Kirtland plat, 218, 219; family and personal proselytizing by, 175, 360–361, 452; on School of farm and residence of, xviii, 30, 36n225, 46, the Prophets, 81n134; JS autograph removed 47n280, 49 (map), 55, 111n277, 208, 315, 317, 319; from letter by, 288; on “Word of Wisdom” reve- forgiveness of debts by, 319n12; revelation repri- lation, 12–13, 14n71, 17n87, 18n91 mands on account of family, 90; “warned out” Young, Joseph: id., 572; at Avon meeting, 487; in of Kirtland, 327 Geneseo, 360–361; J. Lake and, 175 proselytizing Young, Phineas Howe: id., 572; J. Lake and, 175; French farm, fund raising to pay for, 54, proselytizing by, 450, 452 91n196; in Lake Erie/Lake Ontario region, 323; Younger, Harvey H., 194n193 plans to tour with S. Rigdon, 167 record keeping and publishing Z as assistant scribe for United Firm, 36n222; as Zion: id., 524; chastisement of, 199–200; gathering clerk to presidency of high priesthood, xix, to, 58, 61–62, 121; Independence designated as 36n222, 113, 115n298, 175, 300; on completion of center of, 69n80, 205n263; Kirtland as stake of, JS Bible revision, 5; notes transcribed by, 38; 151, 205n263; as land of peace and city of refuge, revelations copied by, 15n72, 20, 24, 32, 35, 83 381n338 Zion, city of: id., 524; establishment of, xx, xxiii, revelations for 72n98; opposition suspending building plans admitting into United Firm, 35–37; chastising, for, 309; E. Partridge proposal for Zion’s city 83–91; on duties of presidency, 24–32; on center, 308–313, 310 (illus.), 312–313 (illus.); plat Kirtland temple, xxii–xxiii, 104–108; on School for, original, 94, 121–131, 125–126 (illus.), 130–131 of the Prophets, 198–203, 230 (illus.), 147–148, 151, 152, 190n179, 197, 201n239, spiritual experiences 203–204, 208, 209, 296, 308; plat for, revised, on vision of angels and Savior at Kirtland 124, 243–258, 245 (illus.), 253–254 (illus.), 260, meeting, 86n154; vision of plan for Kirtland 286n643 population of, 122, 127n350 temple, xxii–xxiii, 93 Zion, inheritance in. See Inheritance in Zion Williams, Joseph, 90n188 Zion’s Camp. See Camp of Israel