Military Order to Wilson Law, 8 December 1843, Copy
Source Note
JS as lieutenant general, Military Order, , Hancock Co., IL, to , [, Hancock Co., IL], 8 Dec. 1843. Version copied [ca. 8 Dec. 1843]; handwriting of ; signatures of JS and in handwriting of ; one page; photocopy of recto at CHL.
The of this having made a demand upon me, for a suitable portion of the Nauvoo Legion to protect the rights of the Citizens, and carry the Ordinances of said into full effect, you are hereby directed and required, to hold in readiness such portion of the said Nauvoo Legion, which you have the honor to command, as they may be necessary to compel obedience to the Ordinances of said , and secure the peace of the citizens and call them out if occasion require without further notice.
With due regards I have the honor to be Your obedt. servt.
