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Letter to Henry T. Hugins, 18 June 1844

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Henry T. Hugins
10 Mar. 1814–19 Nov. 1861. Lawyer. Born in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Henry Hugins and Sarah Maria Hunt. Graduated from Middlebury College, 1834, and from Yale College, 1835. Practiced law in New Haven, 1836–1841. Married Elizabeth A. Lynde...
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, Des Moines Co., IA, 18 June 1844; handwriting of
Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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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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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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