Extract of a letter dated, , October 30, 1833.

Dear brethren,— Through the mercy and aid of our heavenly Father, we are yet alive; and we are very thankful for such a blessing. Since I last wrote we have been through a scene. We declared publicly a week ago last Sunday that we as a people should defend our lands and houses. On Monday the mob, or at least some of the leaders began to move; strict orders were given with us not to be the agressors— but to warn them not to come upon us, &c. and as court was to set on Monday, it was noised abroad that the leaders of the mob would be called upon to bind themselves to keep the peace. It was a solemn looking time. The mob had lost no time in sending rumors, and counselling; above fifty of them met on Saturday and voted to a hand to move the “mormons:” They counselled and rode all day of Sunday. The great Monday came, but fewer people were seldom seen at a Circuit Court— No mob, but great threats. A number of families arrived last week from , , and ; some of whom were attacked by the leaders of the mob, but I believe they received no injury. Yours, &c. [p. [237]]