Letter from Lester Brooks, 7 November 1842

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, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1842.
Brother Joseph Smith: Sir:—I now take the opportunity to inform you, the brethren in , and all that feel interested in this last of Almighty God, which has been committed to the , that since our minutes were enclosed, , , and have continued their labors in this place, up to this time, with great success; the Lord pouring out his spirit upon them and also upon the people. There have been, since the above stated time, several persons , which have looked on, and have seen the rise and progress of this church from the commencement, and many smart, intelligent young men have also been elders; amongst the number are Austin Babbit[t] and William Wilson. The number ordained since conference is ten; and several persons have been baptized. The prospect now is that a great blessing will result to the inhabitants of this region of country, from the labors of the above named elders. The reformation which has taken place here has taken some of the most prominent members from among the Methodists; and the Presbyterians begin to think that Mormonism, as they call it, is not dead, as they supposed, in consequence of ’s apostacy. I am this moment informed that Priest [Truman] Coe has withdrawn from his ministerial labors in the Presbyterian church, you will discover that it is not positive. Where the reformation that has begun will end, the Lord only knows: such an anxiety to learn the doctrines of this church, has never before [p. 62]
, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1842.
Brother Joseph Smith: Sir:—I now take the opportunity to inform you, the brethren in , and all that feel interested in this last of Almighty God, which has been committed to the , that since our minutes were enclosed, , , and have continued their labors in this place, up to this time, with great success; the Lord pouring out his spirit upon them and also upon the people. There have been, since the above stated time, several persons , which have looked on, and have seen the rise and progress of this church from the commencement, and many smart, intelligent young men have also been elders; amongst the number are Austin Babbitt and William Wilson. The number ordained since conference is ten; and several persons have been baptized. The prospect now is that a great blessing will result to the inhabitants of this region of country, from the labors of the above named elders. The reformation which has taken place here has taken some of the most prominent members from among the Methodists; and the Presbyterians begin to think that Mormonism, as they call it, is not dead, as they supposed, in consequence of ’s apostacy. I am this moment informed that Priest Truman Coe has withdrawn from his ministerial labors in the Presbyterian church, you will discover that it is not positive. Where the reformation that has begun will end, the Lord only knows: such an anxiety to learn the doctrines of this church, has never before [p. 62]
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