Article II of U.S. Constitution.

Joseph's revelation that was focused on the role of Government and Law.

Joseph Smith introduces city ordinance protecting religious freedom during Nauvoo City Council meeting.

Joseph Smith’s History account of Joseph’s views of the Constitution.

Joseph Smith says that he'd be just as willing to lay down his life for "a presbytiran. a baptist or any other denomination" as he would a Latter-day Saint.

Joseph Smith’s journal mentions his advocacy of US Constitution, finds fault in its broadness.

Henry Clay responds to Joseph Smith, won’t pledge to help the Latter-day Saints if elected president.

John C. Calhoun responds to Joseph Smith, denies to promise to aid the Saints if he is elected president.

Nauvoo City Council’s memorial to congress asking for powers of a federal territory and aid of federal troops.

Joseph Smith’s History records Joseph’s afternoon speech given March 7, 1844, speaks on presidency and annexation of Texas.

Jedediah M. Grant explains Sidney Rigdon's return to church activity in spring 1844.

Willard Richards records Joseph Smith's Presidential nomination, notes some campaign organization details.

Joseph Smith’s presidential campaign pamphlet explaining his views.

Wilford Woodruff records Joseph Smith’s reasoning for running for President.

Nauvoo Neighbor first reports on Joseph Smith’s candidacy for President.

Joseph Smith tells the Twelve to commission a group to find a new place for the Saints to establish their own government.

Twelve Apostles meet with Joseph and select 8 men to explore California and Oregon.

Council of Fifty minutes from March 11, 1844 records official organization and mentions establishing a theocracy.

Joseph Smith’s journal mentions his nomination of James Arlington Bennet as his Vice President.

Wilford Woodruff is assigned by First Presidency and the Twelve to write to Solomon Copeland about running for vice president.

Wilford Woodruff records in his journal that be wrote a letter to Solomon Copeland.

Joseph Smith’s journal mentions meeting of Council of Fifty and Lucien Woodworth’s mission.

Wilford Woodruff’s journal records that he wrote a letter to Solomon Copeland on March 19, 1844.

Council of Fifty members refer to prophecies in the book of Daniel in a meeting on March 19, 1844.

Joseph Smith’s journal records Wilford Woodruff reading a letter to be sent to Solomon Copeland about running as Joseph’s Vice President.

Memorial sent to Congress to authorize Joseph Smith to command 100,000 armed volunteers to protect U.S. territories.

Council of Fifty minutes from April 11, 1844 morning meeting, includes teachings on theocracy and Joseph being accepted as prophet, priest, and king.

Times and Seasons reports names of elders who will campaign for Joseph Smith.

Joseph Smith teaches that the Kingdom of God is distinct from the Church of God during a meeting of the Council of Fifty on April 18, 1844.

Council of Fifty minutes includes planning for Joseph’s campaign and a revelation on the Kingdom of God’s constitution.

Times and Seasons records Sidney Rigdon preaching on government, salvation, and the laws of God.

Council of Fifty minutes for May 3, 1844, records Joseph Smith calling for all able men to electioneer and Lucien Woodworth’s report on Texas and meeting with Sam Houston.

Council of Fifty record includes Sidney Rigdon being supported as Joseph’s VP and discussion on Wisconsin Saints moving to Texas.

Hawk-Eye reports on steamboat vote, Joseph Smith receives fraction of the votes.

Nauvoo Neighbor publishes minutes from Illinois convention that nominated Joseph Smith for President.

Brooklyn Evening Star reports that Joseph Smith’s petition to Congress was read but not acted on, compares Joseph to Martin Van Buren.

Nauvoo Expositor ascribes ill intent to Joseph running for president.

Poughkeepsie Journal reports on Polk’s nomination over Van Buren, says Polk is as unlikely to win the election as Joseph Smith.

Poughkeepsie Journal reports several steamboat votes in June, Joseph Smith received barely any.

Lyman Wight writes to Joseph Smith that the majority of the passengers on a boat support him for President.

New York Herald reports that Joseph Smith will have to compete with the abolitionist Liberty Party.

Buffalo Commercial Advertiser reports steamboat elections, Joseph Smith receives a fraction of the votes.

Port-Gibson Herald reports that Joseph Smith may “injure” James K. Polk’s vote in Illinois.

Wilford Woodruff describes Massachusetts convention nominating Joseph Smith for President.

Baltimore Sun reports on Mormon Convention not nominating a presidential candidate after Joseph Smith’s death.

Nauvoo Neighbor reports on results of the Presidential election.

Orson Hyde mentions a revelation that allowed Sidney Rigdon to run as Joseph Smith’s Vice President and move east.

Josiah Quincy recounts his conversation with Joseph Smith about politics and his presidential campaign.

William Lee Miller writes on the issue of slavery and Texas annexation.

Joel H. Silbey writes on the issue of Texas annexation in the 1844 presidential election.

Spencer McBride writes that Joseph Smith ran for President as more than just a protest candidate.

Spencer McBride explains Joseph Smith’s campaign slogan.

Joseph Smith’s History notes 244 Elders volunteering to preach and campaign for Joseph.

Joseph Smith Papers explain the letters Joseph Smith sent to the presidential candidates in 1843.

Joseph Smith Papers explains origins of the Council of Fifty.