Affidavit from Andrew M. Hamilton and James B. Hamilton, 20 December 1843, William W. Phelps Copy
Source Note
Andrew M. Hamilton and , Affidavit, before , , IL, 20 Dec. 1843; handwriting of ; docket in handwriting of ; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL.
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Col. with a large Bowie in his hand, And others then forced the said to submit, telling him without a Writ, that his life would be taken if he did not submit. They then tied him with silk handkerchiefs; Col and another person then led the said off, and as they passed your affiants within the distance of about four rods; the said cried out to one of your said affiants: “Tell my friends Where I am Gone.” told said to hold his peace for it was of no use: William Middleton then got a horse and after tying him upon upon said horse as sworn to before by an other witness, they then convey him to <without> writ or trial as your affiant verily believe. [p. [3]]