Angus M. Cannon — Missionary Manifestation in the Eastern States

During his first mission to the Eastern United States between 1854 and 1858, Angus M. Cannon received a 'special manifestation' that significantly fortified his nascent testimony. While the specific mechanical details of the manifestation—such as whether it was an audible voice, a dream, or a physical healing—are not explicitly detailed in the summary of his journals, Cannon recorded that this spiritual experience was the foundational event that gave him the conviction to defend the Church and its teachings throughout his life. This experience occurred while he was assisting John Taylor in publishing 'The Mormon' in New York City and laboring in the surrounding states.