William Clayton records the formation of the "new church" led by William Law and other "dupes" who "had been cut off from the Church" that claimed Joseph was a "fallen prophet".
- Type
- Personal Journal / Diary
- Hearsay
- Direct
- Reference
"Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 4, 1 March–22 June 1844," p. [102], The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed December 12, 2022
- People
- Hyrum Smith, John Scott, Wilson Law, William Law, Francis Higbee, William Clayton, Austin Cowles, Robert D. Foster, James Blakeslee, Charles Ivins, Joseph Smith, Jr.
- Audience
- N/A
- Transcription
Sunday April 28— 1844— At home—
Hyrum [Smith] Preached at the stand A M
There was a meeting at Gens Wm. & Wilsons Laws— near the saw mill— of those who had been cut off from the church & their dupes— Several affidavits were taken and read against Joseph and othe[r]s— Wm Law. Wilson Law. Austin D Cowles John Scott sen. Francis M. Higbee, D D. Foster [Robert D. Foster] and Robert Piece [Peirce]. were appointed a committe[e] to visit the diff[er]ent famili[e]s of the city & see who would joinn the new chu[r]ch— (IE)
Wm Lawwas it was decided that Joseph was fallen— prophet. &c— & Wm Law was appointed in his place. Austin— Cowls & Wilson Law Counillors [counselors]— R. D Foster & F M. Higbee to the 12 apostles.— &c as report Says— El[der]— James— Blakely [Blakeslee] preahd [preached] up Joseph in the A.M. & P M. joind th[e] anties.—— Chas Ivins Bishop—- Citations in Mormonr Qnas
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