Description

William Clayton, the personal secretary to the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith, recorded important information on polygamy and secret ceremonies in Nauvoo. Also includes Clayton's journal entries about the Mormons' trek west to the Salt Lake valley.

Table of Contents

A William Clayton Chronology
The William Clayton Families:

1. The Wives
2. The Children
3. Marriage and Childbearing Years

Photographs and Maps
The Documents
Journal:

1. England and Emigration, 1840-1842
2. Nauvoo, Illinois, 1842-1846
3. Nauvoo Temple, 1845-1846
4. Pioneer Trek West, 1846-1847
5. Visit to Utah Settlements, 1852
6. Polygamy Mission to England, 1852-1853

Appendices:

1. "Extracts From William Clayton's [Private] Book—Keys."
2. "An Interesting Journal"
3. "William Clayton's Testimony"