Andrew Jenson, "Richards, Samuel Whitney," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia
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Historical Department journal of the Church
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"Latest from Utah," The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star, 19, no. 42
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Nauvoo Restoration, comp., High Priests of Nauvoo and Early Salt Lake City (N.p.: 19901), 110
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Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple endowment register