[ Full-text transcription of: Letter from General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Boonville, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO ]
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Genl Atchison
to
Com: in Chief
copied
Booneville [sic] 16th. Oct. 1838
To His Ex. L. W. Boggs
Sir,
From a communication received from
Genl Parks I learn that the Mormons
in
consequently every thing is quiet there, but
Parks reports that a portion of the men from
are on their march for
it is thought the same lawless game is to be
played over, and the Mormons to be driven
from that county, and probably from
County: nothing in my opinion but the strongest
measures within the power of the Executive
will put down this spirit of Mobacracy.
The troops ordered into the field
from Parks’ report partake in a great decree
of the mob. spirit; so that no reliance can
be placed upon them, however in this I
believe Parks to be mistaken; I would
respectfully suggest to your Excellency
the propriety of a visit to the scene of
excitement in person, or at all events a
strong proclamation. ------------
The state of things which have existed in the
counties of Daviess & Carroll for the last two
months, has been in a high degree ruinous
to the people and disgraceful to the State,
I would again respectfully suggest strong
measures to put down this spirit of mob,
and misrule, or permit them to fight it
out, if your Excellency should conclude
the latter expedient best calculated to produce
quiet and restore order, issue an order to
the Major Genl 3rd. Divis, to discharge the
troops now engaged in that service.
I have the honor &c
David R. Atchison.