Only one governor is known to have followed through on these requests. Roger S. Baldwin of Connecticut, a Whig, forwarded the petition to the state legislature “in compliance with their request” but noted that he did not feel “that any legislation is required.” The proposal was then sent to the legislature’s Joint Committee on Federal Relations, which concurred with the governor: “They are not aware that any [legislation] is required to secure the enjoyment of these rights to any good Citizen who may seek the protection of our institutions.” (Roger S. Baldwin to Senate and House of Representatives of Connecticut, 29 May 1845; Report, 13 June 1845, in Brigham Young et al., Nauvoo, IL, to Roger S. Baldwin, “Hartford or New Haven,” CT, 30 Apr. 1845, photocopy, CHL.)

Young, Brigham, et al. Letter, Nauvoo, IL, to Roger S. Baldwin, “Hartford or New Haven,” CT, 30 Apr. 1845. Photocopy. CHL.