The Prophet
From New York City LDS History
- 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 Brocklebank to launch the paper.
- Branch member and physician Henry J. Doremus purchased the press and type.
- First issue dated May 18, 1844.
