Public notice of John C. Bennett's excommuncation published in the Times and Seasons.
Joseph Smith, "Notice," Times and Seasons 3, no. 16 (June 15, 1842): 830
The subscribers, members of the First Presidency of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, withdraw the hand of fellowship from General John C. Bennett, as a christian, he having been labored with from time to time, to persuade him to amend his conduct, apparently to no good effect.
JOSEPH SMITH,
HYRUM SMITH,
WM. LAW.
The following members of the Quorum of the Twelve concur in the above sentiments.
BRIGHAM YOUNG,
HEBER C. KIMBALL,
LYMAN WIGHT,
WILLIAM SMITH,
JOHN E. PAGE,
JOHN TAYLOR,
WILFORD WOODRUFF,
GEORGE A. SMITH,
WILLARD RICHARDS.
We concur in the above sentiment.
N[ewel] K. WHITNEY,
V[inson] KNIGHT,
GEORGE MILLER,
Bishops of the above mentioned Church.
Nauvoo, May 11th, 1842.