<​soon after​> to say <​to the brethren​> what obligations I was under <​to him​>. I <​then​> wrote him a letter <​on the subject​>. <​I​> have <​since​> found <​that​> he is swindling, <​& that there is​> no prospect of getting any thing from him, he is owing about $1100.00. thought it my duty to publish his rascality, that the might do the same. He has got a writing to the effect that if he did as he said I would build the place <​& on no other terms​>. his name is . he is a big rascal. he looks like a Woodchuck. He took this plan to swindle me out of Money, Boards &c. He tried to get his hands to steal my Stove. he is a thief, & the devil may have him for me. I want the congregation to know. I was not going to use any influence to have the Brethren to go to be swindled. my advice is, (that the Elders publish,) that they come away & no more go there. It is not a good location. When men feel disposed to ride me for a Horse, I feel disposed to kick up & throw him off & ride him. David did so, & so did Joshua. my only weapon is my tongue. I was willing to receive a voluntary gift. <​but​> I would not buy property in the . it was <​even​> stooping to receive it as a gift. In relation to the , its <​it is best described by its name, it is ​> & every wise & judicious Person, assoon as he can dispose of his effects, if he is not a halfbreed will come away. I wish we could swap away some half breeds & let them go over the . If there is any that are not good Citizens they will be growling tomorrow <​at my remarks​>. that is the Key word. <​9​> There is chance <​in that place​> for every abomination to be practised on the innocent, if they go there. <​&​> I ask forgiveness of all who I advised to go there. The Men who have possession have the best Title. all the rest are furm swindling. (The Law)— Dont want the Mormons should have to quarrel there. Presdt. J. Smith stated that the next business was to settle difficulties where Elders have had their taken away &c, or their membership, but whilst they were preparing, if there was any such cases, he would talk on other Subjects. He then said that the burthen has rested upon the Shoulders of a few. The have had too great latitude to practice fraud. by receiving donations & never making Report. The has suffered loss. <​&​> I am opposedto [p. 6]