Hon. —Dear Sir:—As we understand you are a candidate for the presidency at the next election; and as the , (sometimes called Mormons, who nowconstitute a numerous class in the school politic of this vast repubiic,) have been robbed o[f] an immense amount of property, and endured nameless sufferings by the State of , and from her borders have been driven by force of arms, contrary to our national covenants; and as in vain we have sought redress by all constitutional, legal and honorable means, in her courts, her executive councils, and her legislative halls; and as we have petitioned Congress to take cognizance of our sufferings without effect; we have judged it wisdom to address you this communication, and solicit an immediate, specific and candid reply to What will be your rule of action relative to us as a people, should fortune favor your ascension to the chief magistracy?

Most respectfully, sir, your friend, and the friend of peace, good order, And constitutional rights,

In behalf of the .