Letter, Willard Richards to James Arlington Bennet, 4 March 1844
Letter, Willard Richards to James Arlington Bennet, 4 March 1844
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, Letter, , Hancock Co., IL, to , [, New Utrecht, Kings Co., NY]. Version drafted 4 Mar. 1844; handwriting of ; docket in handwriting of ; four pages; Willard Richards Journals and Papers, CHL.
All is Right at . We are now fitting out a noble company to explore and and making great exertions progressing rapidly with the Great .— which we expect to roof this season though there is yet a chance, at the “eleventh hour” for you to bring in your thousand— and secure youre “penny”
on the 6th of april is our specal at I wish you could be here on that occasion, but th[e] time is <too> short. From that period our will go forth by hundreds or thousands and search the land, preeching religion & politucs— and if God goes with them, who shall hinder?— can with stand their influe[n]ce?
My words are the words of your frie[n]ds here, Come, And see. us, Bros. Joseph <Smith> . and. send con respe[c]ts to you—— kind respets with mine to yourself and to [illegible] <Mrs [Sophia Smith] Bennet [illegible]> and all yours.—
Most Respectfully,
Yours .
* Dear if fame. glory. honor.— <fame> & power— founded in righteous principles are desired by you, now [illegible] your time.— You are safe in following the council of that man who holds communion with heaven.— and I assure you if you act well your part.— victory<’s> is the prize <see last page>
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March 4, 1844 [p. [4]]
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Docket in handwriting of Willard Richards.
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