Blessing to William Smith, 15 February 1835
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Source Note
JS and others, Blessing, to , , Geauga Co., OH, 15 Feb. 1835. Featured version copied [not before 25 Feb. 1836] in Minute Book 1, p. 154; handwriting of ; CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Minute Book 1.
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Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 February 1835.
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Footnotes
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1
Smith copied his blessing into a reminiscence, stating that it came from “the record book of the proceedings of the Church in those days.” Other than the minor differences noted herein and some punctuation changes, Smith’s copy follows the blessing as recorded here. (Smith, William Smith on Mormonism, 26–27.)
Smith, William. William Smith on Mormonism. This Book Contains a True Account of the Origin of the Book of Mormon. A Sketch of the History, Experience, and Ministry of Elder William Smith. . . . Lamoni, IA: Herald Steam Book and Job Office, 1883.
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2
William Smith’s later copy eliminates “him.” (Smith, William Smith on Mormonism, 27.)
Smith, William. William Smith on Mormonism. This Book Contains a True Account of the Origin of the Book of Mormon. A Sketch of the History, Experience, and Ministry of Elder William Smith. . . . Lamoni, IA: Herald Steam Book and Job Office, 1883.
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3
See Book of Mormon, 1830 ed., 37, 68, 512 [1 Nephi 15:20; 2 Nephi 3:24; 3 Nephi 29:1].
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4
William Smith’s later copy replaces “the nations” with “many.” (Smith, William Smith on Mormonism, 27.)
Smith, William. William Smith on Mormonism. This Book Contains a True Account of the Origin of the Book of Mormon. A Sketch of the History, Experience, and Ministry of Elder William Smith. . . . Lamoni, IA: Herald Steam Book and Job Office, 1883.
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5
William Smith’s later copy uses the singular “gift” here. (Smith, William Smith on Mormonism, 27.)
Smith, William. William Smith on Mormonism. This Book Contains a True Account of the Origin of the Book of Mormon. A Sketch of the History, Experience, and Ministry of Elder William Smith. . . . Lamoni, IA: Herald Steam Book and Job Office, 1883.
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6
See Revelation, Sept. 1830–A [D&C 29:17]. William Smith’s later copy does not reproduce this last sentence. (Smith, William Smith on Mormonism, 27.)
Smith, William. William Smith on Mormonism. This Book Contains a True Account of the Origin of the Book of Mormon. A Sketch of the History, Experience, and Ministry of Elder William Smith. . . . Lamoni, IA: Herald Steam Book and Job Office, 1883.
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7
The version of these minutes in a later JS history has “Adjourned” following the word “Confirmed.” (JS History, vol. B-1, 568.)
JS History / Smith, Joseph, et al. History, 1838–1856. Vols. A-1–F-1 (original), A-2–E-2 (fair copy). Historian’s Office, History of the Church, 1839–ca. 1882. CHL. CR 100 102, boxes 1–7. The history for the period after 5 Aug. 1838 was composed after the death of Joseph Smith.