Wilford Woodruff, Fourth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints History of His Life and Labors, as Recorded in His Daily Journals

CHAPTER 21.

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THE SUCCESSION, 1844.

Sidney Rigdon's Claim to Guardianship.--Rigdon's Spiritual Condition.--Comparison of Sidney Rigdon and Frederick Williams.--Remarks of Brigham Young.--Meeting on Aug. 8, 1844.--Brigham Young Follows Sidney Rigdon in Address to the People.--Members of the Twelve Speak.--Vote on Question of Leadership.