Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Pratt accuse Joseph of lying, misrepresentation, and extortion.
- Type
- Letter
- Hearsay
- HolographDirect
- Reference
Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Pratt, "To the Bishop and his council in Kirtland the Stake of Zion,” May 29, 1837, Box 2, Folder 1, Item 2, Newel K. Whitney Papers, L. Tom Perry Special Collections
- Audience
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Transcription
To the Bishop & his council in Kirtland, the Stake of Zion.
We prefer the following charges against Pres. Joseph Smith, Jr. viz., for lying and misrepresentation—also for extortion—and for speaking disrespectfully against his brethren behind their backs.
Lyman E. Johnson,
Orson Pratt,
Kirtland, May 29th 1837
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