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Orson Johnson's Charge Against William Smith
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
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