Letter to John C. Calhoun, 4 November 1843, Copy
Letter to John C. Calhoun, 4 November 1843, Copy
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JS, Letter, , Hancock Co., IL, to , Fort Hill near , Pickens District, SC, 4 Nov. 1843. Version copied [ca. Dec. 1843]; handwriting of ; dockets in handwriting of unidentified scribe and ; one page; JS Collection, CHL.
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See Historical Introduction to Letter to John C. Calhoun, 4 Nov. 1843.
Correspondence of General Joseph Smith, and Hon ——
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, Ill, Nov 4th 1843.
Hon .
Dear Sir,
As we understand that you are a candidate for the Presidency at the ensueing election; And as the (sometimes called Mormons, who now constitute a numerous class in the school politic of this vast republic,) have been robbed of an immense amount of property, and endured nameless sufferings by the State of , and from her borders have been driven by force of arms, contrary to our National Covenants; and as in vain we have sought redress by all Constitutional, Legal and honorable means, in her courts, here [her] Executive <Councils>, and her Legislative Halls: and as we have petitioned Congress to take cognizance of our sufferings without effect; We have judged it wisdom to address you this communication, and solicit an immediate, specific and candid reply to What will be your rule of action relative to us, as a people, should fortune favor your ascension to the Chief Magistracy.?
Most Respectfully, Sir— Your Friend, And the friend of peace, good order, And constitutional Rights,
Joseph Smith, In behalf of the .
Hon ,
Fort Hill,
S. C: [p. 1]
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