The day is August 8, 1844. Six weeks have passed since the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The shocked and grieving Quorum of the Twelve with their president, Brigham Young, have recently returned from missions. A large public meeting has been assembled with one main purpose: determine by vote who will be granted the right and responsibility to lead the Church.(source?) The ballot centers between Sidney Rigdon, First Counselor in the FIrst Presidency, and the Quorum of the Twelve with Brigham Young at their head.(source?)
Two meetings take place this day, morning and evening. Time is granted for both candidates to present their case proving their legitimate claim to leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Two meetings take place this day, morning and evening. Time is granted for both candidates to present their case proving their legitimate claim to leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.