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Introduction to Extradition of JS for Treason Indictment, circa 5 June 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Docket Entry, Indictment, 6 June 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Power of Attorney, 13 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–A [Extradition of JS for Treason] Power of Attorney, 13 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–B [Extradition of JS for Treason] Warrant, 17 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–A [Extradition of JS for Treason] Warrant, 17 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–B [Extradition of JS for Treason] Account, circa 23–circa 30 June 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Petition to Nauvoo Municipal Court, 30 June 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Habeas Corpus, 30 June 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Habeas Corpus, 30 June 1843, Copy [Extradition of JS for Treason] Minutes, 30 June–1 July 1843, Edward Southwick Draft [Extradition of JS for Treason] Minutes, 30 June 1843–1 July 1843, James Sloan and William W. Phelps Draft [Extradition of JS for Treason] Hyrum Smith, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Parley P. Pratt, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Brigham Young, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] George Pitkin, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Lyman Wight, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Sidney Rigdon, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Receipt to James Campbell, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Certification, 3 July 1843–A [Extradition of JS for Treason] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor [Extradition of JS for Treason]

Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason]

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Docket Entry, [
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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, Hancock Co., IL, 1–ca. 6 July 1843], Extradition of JS for Treason (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1843); Nauvoo Municipal Court Docket Book, 55–87, 116–150; handwriting of
James Brown

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and
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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; CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Extradition of JS for Treason.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Hyrum Smith, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] Petition to Nauvoo Municipal Court, 30 June 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] Habeas Corpus, 30 June 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Habeas Corpus, 30 June 1843, Copy [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Parley P. Pratt, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] George Pitkin, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Sidney Rigdon, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] Brigham Young, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] Lyman Wight, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] Warrant, 17 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–A [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Warrant, 17 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–B [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Power of Attorney, 13 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–A [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Power of Attorney, 13 June 1843, Unidentified Scribe Copy–B [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Times and Seasons [Extradition of JS for Treason] Trial Report, 8–26 July 1843, as Published in Evidence [Extradition of JS for Treason] Minutes, 30 June–1 July 1843, Edward Southwick Draft [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Minutes, 30 June 1843–1 July 1843, James Sloan and William W. Phelps Draft [ Extradition of JS for Treason ] Docket Entry, 1–circa 6 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason]

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haste, I did not know his business. When we got to the
river

One of longest rivers in North America, in excess of 3,000 miles. From headwaters in Montana to confluence with Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri River drains 580,000 square miles (about one-sixth of continental U.S.). Explored by Lewis and Clark...

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Lucas

19 July 1799–23 Feb. 1868. Store owner, recorder of deeds. Born at Washington Co., Kentucky. Son of Samuel Lucas Sr. Married Theresa Bartlett Allen, ca. Nov. 1823, in Harrison Co., Kentucky. Member of Presbyterian church. Lived at Independence, Jackson Co...

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came to me & told me he wanted us to hurry as
Jacob Stollings

22 Oct. 1804–14 May 1853. Boardinghouse owner, farmer. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of Jacob Stollings and Sarah Ann Cooper. Married Jinsey Estes, 28 Mar. 1830, in Clay Co., Missouri. Moved to Daviess Co., Missouri, by 1837. Built first house in Gallatin, Daviess...

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, had arrived from
Far West

Originally called Shoal Creek. Located fifty-five miles northeast of Independence. Surveyed 1823; first settled by whites, 1831. Site purchased, 8 Aug. 1836, before Caldwell Co. was organized for Latter-day Saints in Missouri. William W. Phelps and John Whitmer...

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, with a message from Gen.
John C. Clark [John B. Clark]

17 Apr. 1802–29 Oct. 1885. Lawyer, politician. Born at Madison Co., Kentucky. Moved to Howard Co., Missouri Territory, 1818. Practiced law in Fayette, Howard Co., beginning 1824. Clerk of Howard Co. courts, 1824–1834. Appointed brigadier general in Missouri...

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ordering him to return with us to
Far West

Originally called Shoal Creek. Located fifty-five miles northeast of Independence. Surveyed 1823; first settled by whites, 1831. Site purchased, 8 Aug. 1836, before Caldwell Co. was organized for Latter-day Saints in Missouri. William W. Phelps and John Whitmer...

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, as he was there with a large army, he said he would not comply with the demand, but did not know but
Clark

17 Apr. 1802–29 Oct. 1885. Lawyer, politician. Born at Madison Co., Kentucky. Moved to Howard Co., Missouri Territory, 1818. Practiced law in Fayette, Howard Co., beginning 1824. Clerk of Howard Co. courts, 1824–1834. Appointed brigadier general in Missouri...

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, might send an army to take us by force. We were hurried over the
river

One of longest rivers in North America, in excess of 3,000 miles. From headwaters in Montana to confluence with Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri River drains 580,000 square miles (about one-sixth of continental U.S.). Explored by Lewis and Clark...

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as fast as possible with as many of
Lucas

19 July 1799–23 Feb. 1868. Store owner, recorder of deeds. Born at Washington Co., Kentucky. Son of Samuel Lucas Sr. Married Theresa Bartlett Allen, ca. Nov. 1823, in Harrison Co., Kentucky. Member of Presbyterian church. Lived at Independence, Jackson Co...

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’ army, as could be sent over at one time & sent hastily on, & thus we were taken to
Independence

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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the Shire town of
Jackson county

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

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& put into an old house & a strong guard placed over us. In a day or two they relaxed their severity, we were taken into the best tavern in
town

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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& there boarded & treated with kindness, we were permitted to go & come at our pleasure, without any guard. After some days Colonel
Sterling G. Price

Ca. Sept. 1809–29 Sept. 1867. Farmer, merchant, military officer. Born near Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia. Son of Pugh Williamson Price and Elizabeth Marshall Williamson. Moved to Missouri, 1831. Married Martha Head, 14 May 1833, in Randolph Co.,...

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, arrived from
Clark

17 Apr. 1802–29 Oct. 1885. Lawyer, politician. Born at Madison Co., Kentucky. Moved to Howard Co., Missouri Territory, 1818. Practiced law in Fayette, Howard Co., beginning 1824. Clerk of Howard Co. courts, 1824–1834. Appointed brigadier general in Missouri...

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s army, with a demand to have us taken to
Richmond

Area settled, ca. 1814. Officially platted as Ray Co. seat, 1827. Population in 1840 about 500. Seat of Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri; also location of courthouse and jails. JS and about sixty other Latter-day Saint men were incarcerated here while...

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, Ray county. It was difficult to get a guard to go with us indeed we solicited them to send one with us & finally got a few men to go & we started, after we had crossed the
Missouri

One of longest rivers in North America, in excess of 3,000 miles. From headwaters in Montana to confluence with Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri River drains 580,000 square miles (about one-sixth of continental U.S.). Explored by Lewis and Clark...

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, on our way to
Richmond

Area settled, ca. 1814. Officially platted as Ray Co. seat, 1827. Population in 1840 about 500. Seat of Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri; also location of courthouse and jails. JS and about sixty other Latter-day Saint men were incarcerated here while...

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we met a number of very rough looking fellows & as rough acting as they were looking, they threatened our lives.— We solicited our guard to send to
Richmond

Area settled, ca. 1814. Officially platted as Ray Co. seat, 1827. Population in 1840 about 500. Seat of Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri; also location of courthouse and jails. JS and about sixty other Latter-day Saint men were incarcerated here while...

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for a stronger force to guard us there, as we considered our lives in danger.
Sterling G. Price

Ca. Sept. 1809–29 Sept. 1867. Farmer, merchant, military officer. Born near Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia. Son of Pugh Williamson Price and Elizabeth Marshall Williamson. Moved to Missouri, 1831. Married Martha Head, 14 May 1833, in Randolph Co.,...

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met us with a strong force & conducted us to
Richmond

Area settled, ca. 1814. Officially platted as Ray Co. seat, 1827. Population in 1840 about 500. Seat of Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri; also location of courthouse and jails. JS and about sixty other Latter-day Saint men were incarcerated here while...

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where we were put in close confinement.
One thing I will here mention which I forgot, while we were at
Indepense

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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I was introduced to
Russell Hicks

Ca. 1805–19 Apr. 1876. Lawyer. Born in Massachusetts. Treasurer of Jackson Co., Missouri, 1827. Deputy clerk of Jackson Co. court, 1833. Permitted to practice law by Cass Co., Missouri, circuit court, 7 Dec. 1835. One of fourteen men who formed a company ...

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, a lawyer of some note in the country. In speaking on the subject of our arrest, & being torn from our families, said he presumed, it was another
Jackson county

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

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scrape. He said the mormons, had been driven from that
county

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

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and that without any offence on their part. He said he knew all about it they were driven off, because the people feared their political influence. And what was said against the mormons, was only to justify the mob in the eyes of the world, for the course they had taken. He said this was another scrape of the same kind.
This
Russell Hicks

Ca. 1805–19 Apr. 1876. Lawyer. Born in Massachusetts. Treasurer of Jackson Co., Missouri, 1827. Deputy clerk of Jackson Co. court, 1833. Permitted to practice law by Cass Co., Missouri, circuit court, 7 Dec. 1835. One of fourteen men who formed a company ...

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, by his own confession, was one of the principal in the
Jackson county

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

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mob.
After this digression I will return— the same day that we arrived at
Richmond

Area settled, ca. 1814. Officially platted as Ray Co. seat, 1827. Population in 1840 about 500. Seat of Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri; also location of courthouse and jails. JS and about sixty other Latter-day Saint men were incarcerated here while...

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,
Price

Ca. Sept. 1809–29 Sept. 1867. Farmer, merchant, military officer. Born near Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia. Son of Pugh Williamson Price and Elizabeth Marshall Williamson. Moved to Missouri, 1831. Married Martha Head, 14 May 1833, in Randolph Co.,...

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came into the place where we were with a number of armed men, who immediately, on entering the room cocked their guns, another followed with chains in his hands, & we <​were​> ordered to be chained all together— a strong guard was placed in & around the house & thus we were secured. The next day
General Clark

17 Apr. 1802–29 Oct. 1885. Lawyer, politician. Born at Madison Co., Kentucky. Moved to Howard Co., Missouri Territory, 1818. Practiced law in Fayette, Howard Co., beginning 1824. Clerk of Howard Co. courts, 1824–1834. Appointed brigadier general in Missouri...

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