The Joseph Smith Papers, Documents, Volume 15: 16 May-28 June 1844

The fifteenth and final volume in the Documents series of The Joseph Smith Papers features 105 Joseph Smith documents produced from 16 May through 28 June 1844, including correspondence, accounts of his discourses, administrative minutes, municipal documents, military orders, and legal papers. Most of these documents relate to the events leading up to the murders of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. Others demonstrate the variety of activities and responsibilities that characterized the final six weeks of Joseph Smith’s life. These documents provide a solid foundation for scholars and others to access and assess Smith’s history.