Letter to Henry T. Hugins, 18 June 1844

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June 18, 1844
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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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June 18, 1844
Esqr—
Sir— I recevd received your communication from , per . Also from , and I feel grateful for your 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 friends of peace and good government every where, to use their influenc in suppressing the Spirit of Mobocracy, and sustain us in our righteous cause.
So far as you can conscientiously speak in our behalf & lend your influence in our favor, for the public good, your favors will be highly appreciated
Please show this to , and such confidential frends as you think proper. Also request Mr John Dunlap to direct his letter to me.
The bearer , will give you all particulars In haste, I remain your frind
Repctfuly [Respectfully]
Joseph Smith [1/4 page blank] [p. [1]]
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