The Reflector reports that Book of Mormon translation was done with a sheet in between Harris and Joseph.

Mar 19, 1831

The Reflector

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Smith and Harris gave out that no mortal save Jo could look upon it and live; and Harris declares, that when he acted as amanuensis, and wrote the translation, as Smith dictated, such was his fear of the Divine displeasure that a screen (sheet) was suspended between the prophet and himself.

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