Chapter V

THE PROPHET IN SECLUSION--CORRESPONDENCE WITH WILSON LAW--COMPANIONSHIP OF THE PROPHET AND HIS WIFE, EMMA SMITH--THE PROPHET'S APPRECIATION OF HIS FRIENDS.

Meeting of the Prophet with Confidential Friends.

State of Things in Iowa.

Efforts to Throw the Prophet off his Guard.

Visit of Emma to the Prophet.

Letter of the Prophet to Wilson Law--Directing the Latter how to Proceed on Certain Contingencies Arising.

The Departure of Emma for Nauvoo.

Letter of Wilson Law to the Prophet, Expressing Willingness to Carry out the Latter's Instructions.

Unfriendly Spirit at Carthage.

Calmness and Courage of the Prophet.

The Prophet's Letter to Emma Smith--Detailing Prospective Movements.

Joseph Smith's Letter to Wilson Law--Concerning Probable Movements of the Prophet.

Blessing of the Prophet upon Erastus H. Derby.

Sentiments of the Prophet Towards his Wife Emma.

The Prophet's Love for his Brother Hyrum.

The Bond Between the Prophet and Newel K. Whitney.

The Prophet's Exaltation of Spirit.

The Prophet's Gratitude.