President Williams arose and read the charge preferred against Wm. Smith <¿by¿> O[rson] Johnson bearing date Decr 29th 1835, and proceeded to make some very appropriate remarks touching the case now before them, after which the council was opened by prayer.
Elder Wm. Smith then arose and asked permission to speak. He then in the spirit of meekness and humility confessed the charges preferred against him by Elder Orson Johnson and asked the forgiveness of the Presidency & council and the whole congregation present, He also covenant to make confession before the church the same as before this council.
The council on the side of justice arose and expressed their entire satisfaction with his confession ...
[Minute Book 1, ca. 3 Dec. 1832¿30 Nov. 1837]
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