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BYU Studies: A Voice for the Community of LDS Scholars 10/3 (Spring 1970)
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The Dogberry Papers and the Book of Mormon
Title
The Dogberry Papers and the Book of Mormon
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1970
Authors
Rich, Russell R. (Primary)
Journal
BYU Studies Quarterly
Pagination
315-320
Volume
10
Issue
3
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Abstract
On September 2, 1829, a new paper was born in Palmyra, New York, called The Reflector and published by O. Dogberry, Jun. The object of the papers was to “correct the morals and improve the mind.”
O. Dogberry was the pseudonym for a certain Esquire Cole, an ex-justice of the peace, who had obtained access on Sundays and evenings to the use of the idle E. B. Grandin & Co. press, the same press which was being used to print the Book of Mormon.
Apparently rumors and gossip about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon were widespread; and Esquire Cole, who looked upon Joseph as an impostor, printed rather tart comments about him and the Book of Mormon.
Early Church History
Obadiah Dogberry
Anti-Mormon
Cole, Abner
The Reflector
Palmyra, NY
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