Interim Content

Letter to Henry T. Hugins, 23 June 1844

Source Note

JS, Letter,
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
More Info
, Hancock Co., IL, to
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...
View Full Bio
, [
Burlington
Located in southeastern Iowa on west bank of Mississippi River. Site selected for construction of fort, 1805. Area settled, ca. 1833, by Europeans. Laid out, 1834. Incorporated 1837. Designated capital of Wisconsin Territory, 1837; capital of Iowa Territory...
More Info
, Des Moines Co., IA], 23 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...
View Full Bio
; dockets in handwriting of John McEwan and
Thomas Bullock
23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...
View Full Bio
; one page; JS Collection, CHL.

Hide editing marks

Sunday—

June 23 /44

Esqr

Sir I have agreed to meet at tomorrow to attend an examinati[o]n before .— And reque[s]t your attenda[n]ce professionally with the best attorney you can bring.

I meet the r Possie on the mound at 10. A M. in at 12. noon— do not fail me and oblige—

Yo[u]rs Respctfully,

Joseph Smith

per .— Clrk.

P S. Dr I wish as witness &c [p. [1]]

Sunday—

June 23 /44

Esqr

Sir I have agreed to meet at tomorrow to attend an examination before .— And request your attendance professionally with the best attorney you can bring.

I meet the r Possie on the mound at 10. A M. in at 12. noon— do not fail me and oblige—

Yours Respctfully,