The Gem records that Harris says Joseph translated the BOM by putting the spectacles in a hat.
The Gem: A Semi-Monthly Literary and Miscellaneous Journal (declarant, Sep 5, 1829) · 0.0 yrs after events · Thirdhand+
Reference
"Golden Bible," The Gem [Rochester, New York], September 5, 1829: 70
Date of Account
Sep 5, 1829
Date of Events
Sep 5, 1829
Retrospective Distance
0.0 yrs after events
Hearsay Tier
Thirdhand+ — Tagged '2nd Hand Journalism'
Point of View
todo
Status
Unreviewed
Source Type
News (traditional)
Audience
General Public
Transcription
By placing the spectacles in a hat and looking into it, Smith interprets the characters into the English language.
Harris states that he went in search of some one to interpret the hieroglyphics, but found that no one was intended to perform that all important task but Smith himself.