Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people,
unto whom this work shall come: That Joseph Smith, Jun.,
the translator of this work, has shown unto us
the plates of which hath been spoken, which have the
appearance of gold; and as many of the leaves as the said
Smith has translated we did handle with our hands; and we
also saw the engravings thereon, all of which has the
appearance of ancient work, and of curious workmanship. And
this we bear record with words of soberness, that the said
Smith has shown unto us, for we have seen and hefted, and
know of a surety that the said Smith has got the plates of
which we have spoken. And we give our names unto the world,
to witness unto the world that which we have seen. And we
lie not, God bearing witness of it.
Christian Whitmer
Jacob Whitmer
Peter Whitmer, Jun
John Whitmer
Hiram Page
Joseph Smith, Sen
Hyrum Smith
Samuel H. Smith
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