History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6

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History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6

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By Isabella Wilson Posted on Dec 26, 2025

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Authors: Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 Published By : Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844

Book Language: English

Hey, if you think your family has drama, wait until you read about the final year of Joseph Smith's life. This isn't just history; it's a real-time account of a religious movement at a breaking point. Volume 6 takes you right into 1844, a year of incredible tension. You see Joseph grappling with leadership challenges, legal battles, and growing opposition, all while trying to build a city. The writing is urgent and personal. It doesn't feel like a dusty old record. It feels like you're there, watching a community leader navigate impossible choices, right up to the tragic and shocking end in Carthage. It's heavy, but completely gripping.

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Historical Sketch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Important Conference of the Twelve held at Boylston Hall, Boston. CHAPTER II. MOVEMENTS OF APOSTLES IN THE EAST--THE NAUVOO MANSION--ROCKWELL ACQUITTED--SPECIAL CONFERENCE AT NAUVOO--DISCOURSE OF THE PROPHET ON THE DEMISE OF JAMES ADAMS. The Drought of 1843. Woodruff in a Train Wreck. Nauvoo and Joseph Smith. The Prophet on Socialism. "Nauvoo Mansion." "Nauvoo Mansion" made a Hotel. Legion Parade and Inspection. Letter of Governor Ford to the Prophet. Conference in Nova Scotia. Porter Rockwell. Pacific Island Mission. Report from the Pinery. Stewardship _vs_. Common Stock. Concerning Horse Thieves. Meeting of a Special Council. Who shall be our next President?. The Appointment of a Mission to Russia. {IV} Movements of Apostles in the East. Pleasure Party and Dinner at the Nauvoo Mansion. Anti-Mormonism. Elder Reuben Hedlock to the First Presidency. The Prophet's Visit with Justin Butterfield. Instructions Respecting Plurality of Wives. The Prophet's Dissatisfaction with Sidney Rigdon. Minutes of a Special Conference. The Prophet's Remarks on the Demise of James Adams. Pacific Island Mission Embarks. CHAPTER III. ANCIENT RUINS IN AMERICA, BOOK OF MORMON EVIDENCES--THE PROPHET ON THE U. S. CONSTITUTION AND THE BIBLE--MISREPRESENTATIONS CORRECTED--LETTER TO THE U. S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES--THE PROPHET'S ADDRESS TO THE SAINTS. Ancient Ruins--Introduction. Letter--H. R. Hotchkiss to Joseph Smith. Letter--Joseph Smith to H. R. Hotchkiss. Location of the Mind. The Prophet on the Constitution of the United States and the Bible--Temporal Economies. The Prophet's Visit to Macedonia. Misrepresentations Corrected. Labors of the Apostles in the East. Hyrum Smith Appointed on Temple Committee. Letter--Joseph L. Heywood to Joseph Smith. Letters to Candidates for Presidency of the U. S. Decided upon. An Epistle of the Twelve to the Elders and Churches Abroad. President Smith's Letter to John C. Calhoun, and other Presidential Candidates. Post Script to Van Buren. Work in the British Mission. The Prophet's Anxiety Concerning the History of the Church. Preliminary Steps to Publishing Nauvoo Edition of Doctrine and Covenants. Communication of President Joseph Smith to the Saints. CHAPTER IV. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT AND PRESIDENT JOSEPH SMITH--RENEWAL OF PETITIONS TO CONGRESS FOR REDRESS OF MISSOURI GRIEVANCES--PRESIDENT JOSEPH SMITH'S APPEAL TO THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS, VERMONT--STATUS OF THE NAUVOO LEGION IN ILLINOIS MILITIA. Prosperity of the Work in England. Letter--James Arlington Bennett to President Joseph Smith. Letter--President Joseph {V} Smith to James Arlington Bennett. Grammar for the Egyptian Language Suggested. Meeting at the Prophet's Home. Canal Around the Des Moines Rapids. The Prophet's Stand on Chastity and General Morality. Letter--Brigham Young in Behalf of the Twelve to Elder John E. Page, Appointing him to go to Washington. Renewal of Petitions to Congress. "Memorial." Activities in Renewal of Appeals to Congress. President Smith's Appeals to his Native State--Vermont. Letter: W. L. D. Ewing, State Auditor, to Major John Bills--Legion Affairs. Letter: J. Lamborn, Attorney General of Illinois, on Above. Letter: J. N. McDougal to State Auditor. CHAPTER V. THE AVERY KIDNAPPING--DEFENSIVE PREPARATIONS AGAINST MISSOURI MOBS--APPEALS TO THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT FOR PROTECTION--NAUVOO LEGION OFFERED AS UNITED STATES TROOPS. Progress of the Work. Hyrum Smith meets with an Accident. Number of the Prophet's Vexations Lawsuits. Chapman's Affidavit in the Avery Case. Letter: President Joseph Smith to Governor Ford. Public Meeting at Nauvoo. Resolutions. Provisions for German Meetings. Precautionary Steps Against Missouri Invasions. Richards and Lewis Affidavit. An Order to the City Marshal. The City Marshal's Reply. Mayor's Order to the Commander of the Nauvoo Legion. Special Ordinance in the Prophet's Case, vs. Missouri. Petition for Nauvoo to be Placed Under the General Government. Public Meeting at Nauvoo. Letter of Wilson Law to Joseph Smith. Avery Case--a Reminiscence...

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This volume covers the last, tumultuous year of Joseph Smith's life, 1844. It's a collection of his writings, speeches, and official documents from that period, so you're getting the story straight from the source. The narrative follows the escalating conflicts in Nauvoo, Illinois. You see Joseph dealing with internal dissent, external legal pressure from the state of Missouri, and the complex politics of running a growing city. The tension builds steadily throughout the year, culminating in his decision to run for President of the United States and the events that led to his imprisonment and death at Carthage Jail.

Why You Should Read It

What struck me most was the raw, unfiltered voice. This isn't a polished biography written decades later. It's Joseph Smith in his own words, facing real-time crises. You feel the weight of leadership, the frustration with legal systems, and his determination to protect his community. It's a profoundly human portrait of a founder under immense pressure. Reading it, you understand the stakes weren't abstract theological debates; they were about survival, loyalty, and the future of thousands of people.

Final Verdict

This is a must-read for anyone interested in American religious history or the dynamics of founding movements. It's also compelling for readers who enjoy primary source material and seeing history unfold without the filter of later interpretation. Be prepared—it's not a light read. It's intense, sometimes chaotic, and emotionally heavy, but it offers an unparalleled window into a pivotal moment. You won't find a more direct connection to these events.

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