Part 2: April–June 1833

Part 2 contains twenty-one documents created between the beginning of April and the end of June 1833. Most of these documents relate to the plans to build in , Ohio, and , Missouri, and to build the city of in Independence. Among these documents are also letters and revelations that outline doctrinal principles and instructions to regulate the affairs of the church. This part also contains accounts of disciplinary councils in which was excommunicated. Hurlbut’s antagonism following his excommunication became a threat to JS personally and the church in collectively.