Prospectus for Elders’ Journal, 30 April 1838

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PROSPECTUS
FOR THE
ELDER’S JOURNAL,
Of the .
It is, we presume, generally known, that this paper was commenced in , Ohio, in October last; but by reason of the great persecution against the Saints in that place, the paper had to be stopped; and through the craft of wicked men they got possession of the , and knowing they could not hold it, it was burned!!
The paper is now about to be resuscitated in this place; to be conducted as set forth in the former prospectus. It will be issued in a few weeks, and sent to the former subscibers, as previously stated.
We send this prospectus to arouse the Saints to energy in obtaining subscribers. We hope the abroad, will not fail to use their influence to give as general a circulation as possible.
The JOURNAL will be Edited by Joseph Smith jr., and Published by , at , Caldwell County, Missouri.
Terms—One dollar, per annum, paid in advance. All letters must be Post Paid, and directed to the .
April 30, 1838. [p. [1]]
PROSPECTUS
FOR THE
ELDER’S JOURNAL,
Of the .
It is, we presume, generally known, that this paper was commenced in , Ohio, in October last; but by reason of the great persecution against the Saints in that place, the paper had to be stopped; and through the craft of wicked men they got possession of the , and knowing they could not hold it, it was burned!!
The paper is now about to be resuscitated in this place; to be conducted as set forth in the former prospectus. It will be issued in a few weeks, and sent to the former subscibers, as previously stated.
We send this prospectus to arouse the Saints to energy in obtaining subscribers. We hope the abroad, will not fail to use their influence to give as general a circulation as possible.
The JOURNAL will be Edited by Joseph Smith jr., and Published by , at , Caldwell County, Missouri.
Terms—One dollar, per annum, paid in advance. All letters must be Post Paid, and directed to the .
April 30, 1838. [p. [1]]
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