Messages of The First Presidency, Volume I, by Dr. James R. Clark is destined to become one of the most unique and useful books in Mormon literature. It contains all of the official statements of The First Presidency since its organization in 1833 to 1849. Subsequent volumes will contain the messages issued by the highest quorum of the Church from 1849 to the end of 1964. Volume I of this massive and important work presents all of the known available statements of The First Presidency during the early pioneering history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is completely indexed giving the reader ready access to any and all subjects. Interesting historical information about the circumstances under which theses statements were issued adds to the value of the book. Messages of The First Presidency, Volume I is a most important book because it contains the official voice of the Church on subjects of particular interest to Latter-day Saints.