LDS scholars note that Chase's statements represents second or third-hand accounts, that he was just as involved in treasure seeking as Joseph Smith was claimed to be, and for this reason envied the seer stone once he became aware of its purported abilities.
That Chase's statements represents second or third-hand accounts, that he was just as involved in treasure seeking as Joseph Smith was claimed to be, and for this reason envied the seer stone once he became aware of its purported abilities. This is what LDS scholars note.