The Latter-Day Prophet: History of Joseph Smith Written for Young People

CHAPTER XXXIII.

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Joseph and Companions Depart for the National Capital--The Prophet's act of Heroism--Visits President Van Buren--The Latter's Cowardice--Apostle Hyde's Mission to Jerusalem--Boggs' Demand for the Prophet and his Brethren--Death of the Prophet's Father--Nauvoo Chartered as a City--Nauvoo University and Legion