1803 Law book on what judges are to do when those accused of felonies or suspicious crimes are brought before them.

1803 Law book on what judges are to do when those accused of felonies or suspicious crimes are brought before them.

1820 Ohio Lawbook on what to do when a defendent is found guilty of of a bailable offence.

William Cobbett, in a letter critiquing the actions of Robert Peel (British Secretary of State for the Home Department), refers to "leg bail" as something favorable given to suspects by friends in a legal case.

Thomas Glasby Waterman defines "fraud" in the 1825 The Justice's Manual.

Windsor (Vermont) Journal publishes article recounts man from Tunbridge digging for money based on a dream.

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

Vermont Watchman and State Journal publishes article mocking "money diggers."

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

Webster's 1828 Dictionary's Definition of "Impostor" includes "a deceiver under a false character."

Charles Putt discusses how some debtors will take "leg bail" to avoid a legal confrontation with their creditors.

Obadiah Dogberry accuses Joseph Smith of engaging in "juggling" and using a "peep stone" to find hidden treasure.

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.

Josiah Priest reprints story of a "Mr. Ash" discovering hidden treasure in 1826.

Isaac Hales's affidavit from 1834 claims that Joseph worked in the company of "money diggers" in 1825.

Parley Chase's Affidavit Accusing Joseph Smith Sr. of "money digging" and that it was the Smith family's principal employment.

Alva Hale in his affidavit claims Joseph Smith admitted to them that his "peeping" was "nonsense."

Henry Harris's affidavit from 1833 accuses the Smith family of being dedicated to money digging.

Joseph Capron's 1833 Affidavit accusing Joseph Smith of making up tales of "wonderful discoveries" and money digging.

Joseph admits to Oliver Cowdery in a letter that he was guilty of "many vices and follies" in his youth.

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 records in his 1838 History that he was employed by Josiah Stowell in 1826; this would lead to the "very prevalent story" of his having been a "money digger."

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.

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.

Richard Lyman Bushman discusses Joseph, Smith Money Digging, and the 1826 hearing in a book on Latter-day Saint apologetics.

The Joseph Smith Papers gives an overview of Joseph's 1826 hearing.