Joseph and other Masonic brethren forgive charges against Robert D. Foster for abusive language towards Samuel Harrison Smith and for abusing Henry G. Sherwood.

Date
May 20, 1842
Type
Personal Journal / Diary
Source
Joseph Smith, Jr.
LDS
Hearsay
Scribed Summary
Reference

Joseph Smith, Journal, May 20, 1842, The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed September 14, 2023

Scribe/Publisher
William Clayton
People
Samuel Harrison Smith, Robert D. Foster, Joseph Smith, Jr., Henry G. Sherwood, Willard Richards
Audience
N/A
Transcription

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.

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