Letter to Henry T. Hugins, 18 June 1844
Letter to Henry T. Hugins, 18 June 1844
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JS, Letter, , Hancock Co., IL, to , , Des Moines Co., IA, 18 June 1844; handwriting of ; docket in handwriting of ; one page; JS Collection, CHL.
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June 18, 1844
Esqr—
Sir— I recevd [received] you[r] communicati[o]n from , per . Also from , and I feel g[r]ateful for you[r] favors and congratulate you and also.—
The Enemy or mob is prowling in the southern and eastern part, of the , and threatning us with extermination, and we ask the frie[n]ds of peace and good governme[n]t every where, to use their influenc in supp[r]essing the Spirit of Mobocracy, and sustain us in our righteo[u]s cause.
So far as you can conscientiously speak in our behalf & lend your influe[n]ce in our favor, for the public good, your favors will be highly app[r]eciated
Please show this to , and such confidential frends as you think proper. Also req[u]est Mr [John] Dunlap to dir[e]ct his letter to me.
The be[a]rer , will give you all particulars In haste, I rem[a]in you[r] frind
Repctfuly [Respectfully]
Joseph Smith [1/4 page blank] [p. [1]]
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