1905 Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial Monument VERMONT

Description: 1905 Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial Monument VERMONT 1905 Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial Monument VERMONTMormon/LDS"Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial MonumentAt Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont,December 23rd, 1905With a detailed account of the journey and visits of the CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL PARTY to Vermont and other places in the Eastern States; also a description of the Solomon Mack Farm and account of the purchase of same.""INTRODUCTIONFor many years it has been the fond hope of many Latter-day Saints that the Solomon Mack farm at Sharon, Windsor county, Vermont, should eventually become the property of the Church, to be held because of its historical interest in connection with the birth of the Prophet through whom the God of Israel restored the everlasting Gospel. With none has this dream of hope been more enthusiastically considered than it has by Elder Junius F. Wells, to whom belongs the everlasting credit of bringing about the conditions that made the purchase possible.With this idea in view, early in the year 1905, Elder Wells, at the request of the First Presidency and in accordance with plans already prepared by himself, visited Sharon and inquired into the identity of the location of the Solomon Mack farm, which was occupied by the Smiths in December 1805, when the prophet Joseph was born. After a careful and successful study of the situation, all arrangements were made by Elder Wells, and on the 23rd day of May, acting as agent for the Trustee-in-Trust, he purchased for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this important site. It was with joyful acclamations that the announcement of the purchase was received by the thousands of Latter-day Saints...."Measures about 9" x 6 1/8", 88 pages.Publisher: The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, UTAHCondition: Paper wrap cover is worn around edges and spine, but actually holding up pretty well for its age. Inside pages all look neat and clean. Back cover is detached, but still included, as shown in pictures. The pictures that are provided are for your convenience and are of the exact item being sold.Please examine all of the available pictures well before making any purchases.Please ask any questions before purchase. Thanks! Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 24.95 USD

Location: Spanish Fork, Utah

End Time: 2025-01-08T17:37:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD