Joseph and other Masonic brethren forgive charges against Robert D. Foster for abusive language towards Samuel Harrison Smith and for abusing Henry G. Sherwood.
Joseph Smith, Journal, May 20, 1842, The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed September 14, 2023
20 May 1842 • Friday
Friday 20 Charges having been preferrd again[s]t Dr R[obert] [[D. Foster]] by Samuel H. [[Smith]] for abusing the Marshall Henry D. [[Sherwood]] [Henry G. Sherwood]. & abusive language towards said Samuel H. [[Smith]]. The Masonic Breth[r]en met at 1 o clock P.M. when the charges were substantatd [substantiated] confession made by Foster. forgiveness granted. Joseph speaking a at considerable length. to accomplish the decision.