| Orson Johnson charges
William Smith of speaking disrespectfully of Joseph and the revelations.
The conflict between the brothers began with the ¶ Debating School Incident, 1835. The charge is taken up January 2, 1836. |
| Date |
|
December 29, 1835 |
|
Kirtland council,
135. |
| Charge
|
|
Submitted to "the honorable Presidency of
the Church of Christ of the Latter Day Saints."
|
|
|
| Against
William Smith |
|
I prefer the following charges against
Elder Wm. Smith.
|
|
|
| Speaking
disrespectfully |
|
1st Unchristian like conduct in speaking disrespectfully
of President Joseph Smith Junr. and the revelations & commandments given
through him. |
|
|
| Violence |
|
2d For attempting to inflict personal violence
on President J. Smith Junr. |
|
|
| |
|
Orson
Johnson |
|
|
|
|
Minutes of January 2, 1836
Minutes of December 28, 1835
Ohio Minutes
Kirtland 1835
|