The Joseph Smith Papers Documents, Volume 9: December 1841-April 1842

This ninth volume in the Documents series features over a hundred letters, revelations, meeting minutes, deeds, sermon accounts, and other documents from December 1841 through April 1842. They chronicle developments in the Church, community, and Joseph Smith s personal life during these important months in Nauvoo, Illinois. The rich documentary record from this period details the creation of the Relief Society, the establishment of a Freemason s lodge in Nauvoo, and the opening of Joseph Smith s store. This book offers a unique portrait of the breadth of Joseph Smith s daily activities as he serves as a military leader and vice mayor of Nauvoo, becomes editor of the Church s newspaper, takes advantage of the nation s new bankruptcy law, and continues to instruct Latter-day Saints near and far through discourses and correspondence. Readers will come away from this volume with an increased understanding of the Prophet s life and this pivotal period in the creation of the restored Church of Jesus Christ.