when the above letter was presented the — he remarked in presence of & others that “he was satisfied there was no excitment any where but in amongst the mormons themselves. All was quiet & no apprehensions of trouble in any other place so far as he was able to ascertain” He afterwards stated while conversing on another subject that, “persons were offering their services every day, eithr in person or by letter & held themselves in readiness to go agaist the mormons whenever he should call upon them.

 

The affidavit of the fact of the Ambush in our possession, was then, & can be producd any time, notwithstandig the denial of . Has turned Profet or revelator that he can bring forth a negative with such Positive assurance.

, “would remain in the city until I returned”

staid in evening & night previous to the day refered to by called at his house, said Mrs Carlin, & watched the house for the during the A.M. of the day referred to. P.M. saw enter his house, & followed him, but fo[u]nd only the s daughter who said her was up stairs — Mrs Carlin soon come in & said her was gone; but said M your daughter says he is up stairs Says Mrs Carlin, he did return but is gone again. Why did the — seek so diligitly to keep out of s way? & then make such statemets?

 

In case of repeal of Charters, is it practicable to appeal to the courts?— & if so to which?

Pardon the length of my communication, to which <​which​>,— if you can, so do) — I shall anticipate an answer soon as soon as consistnt.—

The Prophet Joseph— is in good health. & anticipates soon— being released from all his load, in which case you may expect to hear from me again. —

How Long. Dear , before you will rise on the wings of the morning & wafted, to by the orient breeze to <​visit​> our delightful ? I shall watch your flight with the most plesing anticepation.

In conclusion. please accept my warmest assurances of friendship with complim[en]ts. in connexion with <​from​> .— & present a portion <​share​> to Mrs. [Sophia Smith] Bennet— & her accomplished daughter. highly accomplised daughtr

 

 

Copy Petition To July 5th. 1842 [p. [8]]