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(sister to Brigham Young), and Rhoda Richards (sister to Willard
Richards who was with the Prophet at his martyrdom in Carthage jail). All these noble women have testified, under oath, giving names and dates, that they were sealed, during his lifetime, to the Prophet Joseph Smith. These facts have been published in
Jenson's Historical Record, and in the Deseret News, in years past; and I know, by the established and virtuous character of these noble women, that their testimonies are true. A careful reading of the revelation on plural marriage should convince any honest man that it was never written by Brigham Young, as it contains references to Joseph Smith himself, and his written family, which would be utterly nonsensical and useless if President Young. The fact is, we have the affidavit of Joseph by C. Kingsbury, certifying that he copied the original manuscript of
the revelation within three days after the date on which it was knew Joseph C. Kingsbury well. Furthermore, the written. I of the members revelation was read by Hyrum Smith to a majority Nauvoo, at about the time it was given, of the High Council, in
we have the sworn statements of the members to which fact As inquiries on this subject are becoming of the High Council. these affidavits and facts in very frequent, the publication of pamphlet form or in the Era may be considered. Joseph F. Smith.
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