There was a company of apostates also quartered at , viz; and , the Higbees and Fosters, , , and (formerly president of the ) and others. stated to that it was determined to shed the blood of Joseph Smith by not only himself but by the Laws, Higbees, Fosters, , and many others <​whether he was cleared by the law or not.​>, He talked freely and unreservedly on that subject, as though he was discoursing upon the most common occurrence of his life; said he “you will find me a true prophet in this respect.” told what had said; but he treated it with perfect indifference, and suffered and his associates to run at large to <​and​> mature their murderous plans.

A writ was also issued by against , on complaint of , charging him with the illegal detention of . [p. 10]