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Source: Church History Vol. 1 Chapter 4 Page: 53 (~1829)

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53 "Mr. Harris is about fifty-eight years old, and is on a valuable farm of ninety acres, beautifully situated at Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio."-Millennial Star.

We also insert a statement made by Simon Smith concerning his visit to the deathbed of Martin Harris:-

"We had the opportunity, this morning, to interview Elder Simon Smith, of Cameron, Missouri, (the gentleman referred to yesterday who visited Martin Harris before his death,) and asked the following questions, which were answered

"'Did you know Martin Harris, one of the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon?' 'Yes, sir.'

"'When did you first make his acquaintance?' 'I am not certain, but I think in 1873.'

"'Were you intimately acquainted with him?' 'Yes.'

"'How long were you acquainted with him?' 'About two, years.'

"'What are your convictions of his character as regards veracity?' 'He was a truthful and reliable man so far as my acquaintance with him is concerned.'

"'What was his reputation in this regard?' 'Good. He was considered reliable by all who were acquainted with him.'

"'Did you ever hear him refer to his testimony in connection with the Book of Mormon?' 'Yes, sir.'

"'Did he deny it?' 'No, sir.'

"'Were you present when he died?' 'I was not present at the last moment, but was with him while he was on his deathbed, and his son told me that the last words he spoke which were understood by them were in testimony of the angel and the Book of Mormon.'

"'How long before his death did you see him last?' 'About four days.'

"'At the time you saw him last did he say anything in regard to his testimony?' 'Yes; he certified to me that his testimony in connection with the Book of Mormon was true, and added, "I tell you these things that you may tell others. I cannot and dare not deny it lest the power of God should consume me."'

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