DC 129:3a That the
historian of the church, my servant Heman C. Smith, may more freely and efficiently pursue his duties and privileges as
historian, the church may release him from the burden attendant upon him as an apostle in the quorum and choose another to occupy therein.
DC 129:3b He has been long in the service, has done his duties well in the spirit of self-sacrifice, and his reward is with me. He will be blessed in diligent service in his calling as
historian when relieved of the double responsibility.
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