1839-08-17-Niles National Register-The Mormons
From New York City LDS History
The Mormons.
Niles National Register, v6 n25, 17 August 1839, p. 400
The Mormons. Some disciples of John Smith have established themselves in the neighborhood of New Egypt, and in other places, in Monmouth, N. J. They first appeared there some six months ago. They have made converts of several persons of some standing and influence; and strange as the story seems, their numbers are increasing.