The Prophet
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- Publication proposed at a conference in New York City, April 3-4, 1844 by George T. Leach.
- William Smith spoke in favor of the idea.
- The conference appointed A. E. Wright, George T. Leach, William H. Miles, John Leach, and a priest named Brockbank to launch the paper.
- Branch member and physician Henry J. Doremus purchased the press and type.
- First issue dated May 18, 1844.
