Benjamin Franklin, in a satircal article, discusses the practice of "money digging."

1803 Law book outlines what justices are to look for before convicting someone of a crime.

William P. Van Ness and John Woodworth provide the legal definition of "disorderly conduct" based on 1813 New York Law.

Vermont Watchman and State Journal prints sarcastic article about money digging which was growing in popularity at the time.

Thomas Glasby Waterman in The Justice's Manual (1825) writes that if a defendant is found guilty a record of conviction must be produced by the judge.

1825 Manual on New York Law Discussing Procedure for Examination of Accused and Witnesses and the Recognizance of Witnesses.

Josiah Stowell et al's agreement about procedures if/when treasure is discovered during a dig.

Fee bill for Philip M. De Zeng for 1826 hearing.

Judge Neely's fee bill for Joseph's 1826 hearing (written in November 1826).

Webster's 1828 Dictionary provides a definition of "Fraud."

"Recognisances of witnesses" is discussed in an 1829 book on New York law.

John B. Skillman reproduces an August 1, 1828 police report where George Lyons took "leg bail."

Abram W. Benton writes that Joseph was arrested and found guilty as a disorderly person but was "designedly allowed to escape."

New England Christian Herald prints article discussing Joseph Smith's June 1830 trial.

Testimony of Josiah Stowell at Joseph's 1830 hearing.

Roswell Nichols's Affidavit (1833) accusing Joseph Smith of being a money digger.

Willard Chase in his 1833 Affidavit accuses Joseph and his family of being involved in money digging in 1820s.

Peter Ingersoll's Affidavit from 1833; accuses Smith family of engaging in "money digging."

David Stafford's 1833 Affidavit accusing Smith family of money digging and fortune-telling.

The "Palmyra Affidavit" (1833) Accuses Joseph Smith and his family of money digging and of being of destitute characters.

William Stafford's affidavit (1833) claims Joseph Smith and his father tried to find buried treasure using hazel rods and magic circles.

Oliver Cowdery writes to W.W. Phelps referring to the 1826 hearing of Joseph and the charge he was a "disorderly person." Writes that Joseph was acquitted.

Joseph admits that, in his youth, he was guilty of "foolish errors" and the corruption/foibles of human nature.

Joseph addresses the charge of his being a "money digger" in the Elders Journal (1838); writes it was not very profitable.

Joseph recounts his 1830 Broome County hearing and events leading up to it.

Joel King Noble, in a letter to Jonathan Turner, writes that Joseph was convicted under the Vagrant act and took leg bail in 1826.

Josiah Stowell jr and Josiah Stowell snr discuss character of Joseph Smith; they write that he never engaged in sleight of hand, gamble, or "black leg."

Lucy Smith addresses charges her family engaged in magic circles, sooth saying and neglected their business.

John S. Reed, who served as a legal representative for Joseph Smith, recounts events leading up to the 1830 trials, and trials themselves.

The Nauvoo Neighbor Extra reports on the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, June 27, 1844.

Lucy Smith recalls Josiah Stowell hiring Joseph to work in his mine and the claim he engaged in "money digging."

Joseph Knight recalls Joseph's 1830 hearings and the charges being dismissed.

Martin Harris, in an interview, recollects how Joseph Smith was told by Moroni not to continue associating with "money diggers."

Charles Marshall reprints Judge Neely's court notes, People v. Joseph Smith trial transcript.

Ole A. Jensen's account of Martin Harris recalling finding a stone box but it slipped back into the hill.

Ariel McMaster publishes an article stating that Joseph was found guilty in 1826 but was allowed to take "leg bail."

Emily M. Austin Recounts Joseph Smith performing an animal sacrifice during a treasure hunt on Joseph Knight's Farm in 1826.

Daniel S. Tuttle's discussion of 1826 hearing in A Religious Encyclopaedia; claims Joseph was found 'guilty' at a trial.

Henry A. Sayer accuses Joseph smith of being a "peeker" and engaged in deception.

W.R. Hine, in a statement, writes that Joseph Smith and his father were money diggers focusing on locating Captain Kidd's hidden treasure.

Christopher M. Stafford, in an affidavit, accuses Joseph Smith of having engaged in money digging using a "peep stone" and once convincing Mrs. Rockwell to dig for hours.

Joseph Roger states Joseph directed a money digging expedition, but a witness said that the Lord chastited him for it.

"Church Section" in Deseret News calls record of 1826 hearing/trial "spurious."

William J. Fielding discusses the practice of crystal gazing.

James A. Hayes writes to Wesley Walters requesting bills Walters took without permission to be returned.

Wesley Walters argues in the Westminster Theological Journal that Joseph Smith had a "trial" in 1826 based on evidence from bills.

Gordon A. Madsen's 1990 article arguing Joseph had a hearing, not trial, and was not convicted in 1826.

Bentley in the Encyclopedia of Mormonism addressing the 1826 and 1830 hearings.

Dan Vogel's article arguing that it was a trial, not a hearing, in 1826 and Joseph was found guilty.

Richard Lyman Bushman writes how he believes Joseph was not found guilty in 1826 hearing in his biography of Joseph Smith.

Johannes Dillinger discusses Joseph's treasure hunting in light of European and North American traditions concerning lost treasures and guardian spirit/angels.

Arthur Chris Eccel claims that "it appears that the proceeding [in March 1826] did not lead to an actual trial."

Jortner provides an overview of the anti-supernatural bias of laws concerning witchcraft and how in the Post-Enlightenment era and that Smith's hearing/trial is an anomaly.

Michael R. Ash discusses the historical background of Joseph Smith's treasure hunting.