Lyman Wight, Testimony, 1 July 1843 [Extradition of JS for Treason]
Source Note
, Testimony, , Hancock Co., IL, 1 July 1843, Extradition of JS for Treason (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1843). Copied [between 3 and 6 July 1843]; handwriting of unidentified scribe; signature of ; docket by , [, Hancock Co., IL], ca. [6] July 1843; notation by , ca. [6] July 1843; thirty-two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL.
county here observed there is no time for controversy, if they <you> were <are> not into the camp immediately they <are> were determined To come upon before the setting of the sun. <& said> they did not consider them <us> as military leaders, but religious leaders. he said that if the aforesaid persons went into the camp they would be liberated that night or very early next mor[n]ing that there should be no harm done. They <We> consulted Together and agreed To go down— On going about half the distance from the camp <I> observed it would be well for Generals and others To meet us and not have us go in so large a crowd of soldiers accordingly the Generals moved onwards followed by 50 Artillery men with a four pounder the whole 2200 moved in steady pace on the right and left keeping about even with the former. approached the aforesaid designated persons with a vile, base and Treacherous look in his countenance <I> shook hands with him and saluted him thus “we understand you wish to confer with us a few moments, will not Tomorrow [p. 21]