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Affidavit from Amos Chase, 19 December 1843, Thomas Bullock Second Copy

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Affidavit from Amos Chase, 19 December 1843, Thomas Bullock Second Copy

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Amos Chase, Affidavit, before JS, , Hancock Co., IL, 19 Dec. 1843; handwriting of ; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Requisition from Henry G. Sherwood, 8 Dec. 1843.
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Affidavit from Amos Chase, 19 December 1843, Thomas Bullock Second Copy
History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”

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State of Illinois) ss
City of )
On the 19th. day of Decr. 1843 came Amos S Chase, before me Joseph Smith Mayor of said , and after being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that on the 18th. day of Decr. 1843 he was about four miles below in , shortly after the Constable arrested for being concerned in kidnapping , not long since, and saw the men of the Neighborhood gathering with Arms, to retake the said : and when asked what they would do if the did not sanction such an unlawful course: several of them replied “Damn the ! if he opens his head we will punch a hole through him!!” He dare not open his head!” We will serve him the same sauce we will the Mormons.” The said Mob then went to , where your affiant saw them with their arms, and further your affiant saith not
Amos S Chase
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 19th. day of Decr. 1843
. Clerk M. C. [p. [1]]
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Affidavit from Amos Chase, 19 December 1843, Thomas Bullock Second Copy
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