Letterbook 2

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Resolved 9th. That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to of , of for their sympathy, aid, and protection.— And to all other honorable Gentlemen who have assisted us in our endeavors to obtain redress.
Resolved, 10th. That Joseph Smith Jr., , and , the delegates appointed by this Church, to visit the city of to present our sufferings before the authorities of the , accept of the thanks of this meeting, from the prompt and efficient manner in which they have discharged their duty; and that they be requested in the behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, throughout the world to continue to use their endeavor to obtain redress for a suffering people; and if all hopes of obtaining satisfaction, (for the injuries done us): be entirely blasted, that they then appeal this our case to the courts of Heaven, believing, that the great Jehovah, who rules over the destinies destiny of nations, and who notices the falling Sparrow, will undoubtedly redress our wrongs, and ere long, avenge us of our adversaries.
It was then resolved, that the report of the committee on Judiciary, as well as the foregoing preamble and resolutions be published in the papers
Letter, Richard M. Young to Elias Higbee • 9 April 1840
April 9th. 1840
Dear Sir
Having a private opportunity, by Judge Snow, of , I have Sent you two receipts, one for $50. and the other for $90. making together $140.— to Mr. E. I. Phillips, Cashier of the Branch of the State Bank of Illinois, at When it is convenient for you to make payment, will you have the goodness, to send the money to Mr. Phillips, who is instructed to receive it, and apply it towards the payment of a note of mine in that Bank, I received a [p. 133]
Resolved 9th. That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to of , of for their sympathy, aid, and protection.— And to all other honorable Gentlemen who have assisted us in our endeavors to obtain redress.
Resolved, 10th. That Joseph Smith Jr., , and , the delegates appointed by this Church, to visit the city of to present our sufferings before the authorities of the , accept of the thanks of this meeting, from the prompt and efficient manner in which they have discharged their duty; and that they be requested in the behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, throughout the world to continue to use their endeavor to obtain redress for a suffering people; and if all hopes of obtaining satisfaction, (for the injuries done us): be entirely blasted, that they then appeal our case to the courts of Heaven, believing, that the great Jehovah, who rules over the destiny of nations, and who notices the falling Sparrow, will undoubtedly redress our wrongs, and ere long, avenge us of our adversaries.
It was then resolved, that the report of the committee on Judiciary, as well as the foregoing preamble and resolutions be published in the papers
Letter, Richard M. Young to Elias Higbee • 9 April 1840
April 9th. 1840
Dear Sir
Having a private opportunity, by Judge Snow, of , I have Sent you two receipts, one for $50. and the other for $90. making together $140.— to Mr. E. I. Phillips, Cashier of the Branch of the State Bank of Illinois, at — When it is convenient for you to make payment, will you have the goodness, to send the money to Mr. Phillips, who is instructed to receive it, and apply it towards the payment of a note of mine in that Bank, I received a [p. 133]
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