Minutes and Discourses, , Hancock Co., IL, 6–8 Apr. 1843; in JS, Journal, 1842–1844, book 2, pp. [48]–[109]; handwriting of ; JS Collection, CHL.
Page [65]
what the feelings of the presidency are,— I despise a theif above ground. He would betray me <if he could get the oppetinity [opportunity]> if I were the biggest rogue in the world, he would steal my horse when I wanted to run away. <then> read prloclamatin [proclamation] of the Mayor on stealing. dated 25. day March 1843.— “Wasp.” No. 48[th]— many observati[o]n confirmatory & said, enough Said. for this conference on this Subject.—
Elders had have a privilige to appeal from any decision of a branch. to know if they shall retain their office or membership—
necessary I explain concerni[n]g it is known that the has granted a writ. for me. on affidav[i]t [p. [65]]