Letter, Willard Richards to James Arlington Bennet, 20 November and 22 December 1842
-
Source Note
, Letter, , Hancock Co., IL, to , , New Utrecht, Kings Co., NY, 20 Nov. and 22 Dec. 1842; handwriting of ; eight pages; Willard Richards, Journals and Papers, 1821–1854, CHL.
-
Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Letter from James Arlington Bennet, 20 Feb. 1843.
that the may have the privilege of shewing their Loyalty in the defence thereof.
We have the fullest confidence in the honor, Justice & integrity of Your & feel confidence that we have only to present our case before you to ensure protection, beliving that the cries of so many peaceable & patriotic citizens will not be disregarded by your .
We therefore ask you, as the chief magistrate of this , to grant us our requests, & we as in duty bound will ever pray.
Signed by the & the majority of the city Council, to wit, all who were present, unless , & also signed by about eight hundred or upwards of the Inhabitants. July 22d 1842
copy of Letter to
Dear since my return to I have discovered some interesting correspondence which I take the liberty of copying from the office books for your perusal, I will be responsible for any use you may choose to make of it & if you Judge it worthy of Public note I may steal more from time to time.
correspondence &c—
. June 24. 1842
To Gov of the State of
Lieut Gen of Nauvoo Legion.
s reply
June 30th 1842
Dear Sir,
very respectfully, your obt sevt
Gen }
————
male pitetion of City council & 800 inhabitant to
-[the female Petition & Gen Smiths letter both of which accompanied the forgoing are not within reach but those be forth coming at the earliest possible date]-
July 22 the Citizens of signed Petitions to (both male & female) for Protection from mob violence. which were presented by Gen & Mrs & others, together with. a communication from Gen Joseph Smith of the 25— July — to which gave the following reply.
July 27, 1842
Dear Sir
very Respectfully, your obt Sert.
Gen Joseph Smith Jr—}
————
Gen Smiths Reply
July 30. 1842
Esteemed Sir,
with sentiments of Respect & esteem I remain your hmble srvt
Joseph Smith
His Excellency }
————
While was without a husband & protectors & sheriffs & Sheriffs would be & Mobbers were searching her house form [from] day to day with & without precept & threatnig destruction to all around if Gen Smith was not forthcoming she addressed the followig letter to
Aug 16 1842
His Excellency .——
Respctfully your most obt
Sir I hope you will favor me with an answer, — [p. [7]]
View entire transcript |
Cite this page
Cite this page
