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Mormonism Roots and Revelations in Ohio Star 1831
From the Ohio Star a lengthy critique of Mormon origins and revelations. Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Smith are described with grievances over how revelations are authenticated and written. The piece attacks the authority of scriptures and warns of religious manipulation by early Mormon leaders. It also includes excerpts on Choctaw removal and a plan for a Philadelphia college endowed by Mr. Girard with strict admission rules.
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Ohio Star
Neilson, Portage Co
Rev
Dear Sre
Western Hemisphere
Varius
Elise
America
House of Israel
Israhh
Jerusalan
Izod
Oliver
Cred
Gliver Condory
Lim
Joseph
Aaron
Adam
Satan
Harmanites
Oliver Cowdery
Joseph Savph
Jan Pavid Whitaier
PLATE
Tragon
Peter Wilppacer
Smith
Hs Alt
Cowdery
Man
Smilly
Mever
Department of Witten
Hesoa
Hiram
Jill Smith
Iis
Kirtland
Natches
Gro
Mankins
Capt Harkins
Greenwood Laflour
Mississippi River
Hib
Pieaan
Iertabe
di Pineare
New Orleans
Republic
Mississippi
Abississippi
U. States
Linus
Crete
Etme
United States
Gro. W. Harkins
Peel Hall
Ridge Road
Igo
Philadelphia
New York