Episode 25: Build Up a City

The Saints move to Commerce, Illinois. Sickness envelops the settlers. Joseph Smith heals Elijah Fordham. Wilford Woodruff preaches in England and finds remarkable success among the “United Brethren.” Joseph travels to Washington, D.C., seeking restitution from President Martin Van Buren for the losses in Missouri. Historian Jenny Reeder gives her insights to these events.

Additional Resources

Chapter Discussed in This Episode:

• Chapter 34: Build Up a City

Associated Church History Topics:

• American Legal and Political Institutions

• Early Missionaries

• England

• Healing

• Nauvoo (Commerce), Illinois

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