[Manuscript statement]

In the summer of 1875 my father Ole A Jensen then a counciler to Bp Jardine of Clarkston told me that a man by the name of Martin Harris was living in Clarkston & he was one of the witnesses of the Book of Mormon & that he had seean & heard an angel from god testify to the truth of the same I Alma L. Jensen Ole A. Jensen Son Persuaded two of my chums James Barker & Isaac Stokes to go with me to see Martin Harris [illegible] {On the 4 of July} it being my 11 birth day when we neared the house of bro <William> Carbine when he was Staying <with> Bro Thomas Godfrey was leaving & he volintered to go back with us. & when we entird the Room bro Godfrey maid thes Remarks, bro Harris I have fetched thes young wmen <to> hear your Statement if you believe the Book of Mormon is true. his face was turned to the wall. he turned & faced us & said now I don't believe, but I now it is true for with these eyes I saw the angel & with theas <ears> Pointing to them I heard him say they were a true & corect Record of an ancient people that dwelt apon this the american continent & I testify to you young men they ar true. I had such a feeling come over me I shall never forget I was convinced he spoak the truth Alma L. Jensen I will be 72 years old my next Birthday.

Alma Jensen Born July 4–1864

[Typescript Affidavit]

STATEMENT OF ALMA L. JENSEN OF DAYTON, IDAHO.

In the summer of 1875, my father Ole A. Jensen, then a councilor to Bishop Jardine of Clarkston, Utah, told me that a man by the name of Martin Harris was living in Clarkston, Utah, and that the said Martin Harris was one of the witnesses of the Book of Mormon, and that he had seen and heard an angel from God testify to the truth of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Being of an inquisitive nature, I deternined to learn for myself as to what the testimony of Martin Harris would be. I asked two of my chums, James Barker and Isaac Stokes to go with me to see Martin Harris. We called on him July 4, 1875, this being on my 11th birthday. Thomas Godfrey introduced us to Mr. Harris who was living at the home of William Carbine. In introducing us Mr. Godfrey said "Bro, Harris, I have brought these young men to hear your statement as to whether or not you believe the Book of Mormon to be true." His face was turned to the wall. He turned and faced us and said, "Now I dont believe, but I now it to be true, for with these eyes I saw the angel and with these ears (pointing to them) I heard Him say it was a true and correct record of an ancient people that dwelt upon this the American Continent, and I hereby testify to you young men that it is true."

I had such a feel ing come over me that I shall never forget. I was convinced he spoke the truth.

This statement is made by me of my own free will and choice this 1st day of June, 1936.

[Signature] Alma Jensen

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June 1936.

[Signature]

Notary Public

Preston, Idaho.