Early Mormon Documents (Volume 4)

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 672 pages
• Published by: Signature Books October 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1560851597
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1560851592
• Book Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

Book Description
In Volume Four:
FOR COLESVILLE AND SOUTH BAINBRIDGE, NEW YORK
Bainbridge court record (People v. Joseph Smith), 1826
Sidney Rigdon interview, 1831
Jared Carter reminiscence, 1832
Joseph Knight reminiscence, ca. 1835
Justice Joel K. Noble letter, 1842
Josiah Stowell Jr. letter, 1843
Attorney John S. Reed reminiscence, 1844
Emily Colburn Austin autobiography, 1882
And thirty-seven other documents

FOR HARMONY, PENNSYLVANIA
Articles of Agreement, 1825
Anthon transcript, 1827
Tax assessment records, 1828-31
Joseph Smith mortgage, 1830
Headmistress Hupmans ledger, 1830
Isaac Hale statement, 1834
Charles Anthon letter, 1834
Emily Blackman history, 1873
And twenty-nine other documents

Publisher Description
Part of a five volume series. Volume five will be available, fall 2003.

Reader Reviews
Volume 4 focuses on Mormon origins in Colesville and South Bainbridge, New York. As per Volume 3, this book is primarily excerpts from personal diaries containing first hand accounts, half of which are contemporary and the other half recorded years afterwards (reminiscences). Dan Vogel is a well known, non-Mormon historian. This collection is his attempt at publishing authentic historical accounts that are not common knowledge to the average inquirer, as well as containing excerpts from well known, published accounts. From the Introduction: "The following collection documents Joseph Smith's experiences as a treasure seer and laborer in Chenango and Broome Counties as well as his later activities as founder of the Church of Christ. The testimonies of the Knight and Stowell families--faithful converts--are of particular importance, as are the unfavorable statements of other residents. Non-resident sources, such as from Sidney Rigdon, bring additional information to Mormon studies. Miscellaneous civil documents pertaining to Joseph Smith's legal difficulties in 1826 and 1830 are also indispensable to understanding the hostilities engendered by Smith's activities as a treasure seer and later as a religious leader." Comment | | (Report this)