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12/17/1838

Journal of the Joint Legislative Committee to investigate the late difficulties with the Mormons

The proceedings include committee organization, list of members, order of business, drafts of committee report, and a list of documents prepared to assist the committee in its deliberations.

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1/14/1839

Journal of the Joint Legislative Committee appointed to report a bill to provide for the late disturbances in this State.

The proceedings related to the election of a subcommittee to prepare a draft bill.

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11/22/1838

House Resolution referring Governor's Message on Mormon difficulties to a joint select Committee

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11/23/1838

[Missing] Senate Concurrence with House Resolution relating to Mormon difficulties

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12/18/1838

Report of the Joint Committee on the Mormon Investigation to the Senate

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1/10/1839

Senate Concurrence to House Resolution instructing a joint committee on Mormon difficulties to report a bill on the same.

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1/16/1839

[Missing] Report of the Select Committee to the Senate of A Bill to Provide for an Investigation of the Late Disturbances in this State. Text of Bill is included.

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1/31/1839

[Missing] Senate Concurrence with the bill to provide for an investigation of the Mormon difficulties with amendments

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2/4/1839

[Missing] House tables a consideration for the Mormon Bill until 4 July

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3/21/1839

Letter from S. M. Smith, Kirtland, Ohio to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, Mo.

Smith informs Governor of letter received from the widow and others relating to the facts surrounding the murder of his brother at Far West.  Recites facts and asks that perpetrators be punished.  Does not believe Governor would call for extermination of Mormons.

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11/17/1840

[Missing] Extract from the Third Biennial Message of Governor Boggs that relates to the Mormon Difficulties

Governor Boggs calls for the publication of the evidence against the Mormons so that the reputation of our State can be rescued from reproach.

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1841

Joint Resolution that orders the printing of two thousand copies of the evidence, etc. in relation to the Mormon difficulties as may be selected by a joint committee.

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2/17/1841

Letter from William M. Campbell, et al., Joint Committee in Jefferson City, MO to Secretary of State, James L. Minor, Jefferson City, MO

The Joint Committee on Publication requests that all documents on file relating to the Mormons be turned over to the Committee.

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2/17/1841

Letter from Secretary of State, James L. Minor, Jefferson City, MO, to William M. Campbell, J.W. Redman, W.T. Wood, J.B. Thompson of the Joint Committee in Jefferson City, MO.

James L. Minor informs the Committee that all Mormon documents are already in possession of the Committee.

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2/17/1841

Report of the Joint Committee to examine the documents in relation to the Mormon Disturbances

The Committee reports that all documents should be published without suppressing any part thereof including prior legislative proceedings.

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11/20/1838

An extract from the Second Biennial Message of Governor Boggs that relates to the Mormon difficulties

Governor Boggs informs the Legislature that events forced the calling out of the militia to restore peace.  He limits his remarks due to the current judicial investigation and he promises to lay all documents, including a militia report, before the legislature.

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11/22/1838

House Resolution requesting Governor Boggs to communicate all information in his possession in relation to the recent difficulties to the House

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12/5/1838

Letter from Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO to the House of Representatives, Jefferson City, MO

Governor Boggs complies with the House Resolution of November 22, 1838, including the report of General Clark and a portion of the testimony taken before Honerable Austin A. King, Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit at Richmond, Ray County.  Governor Boggs

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8/28/1838

The sworn statement of Adam Black, of Daviess County, Missouri

Testimony given before William Dryden, J.P. of events of August 8, 1838 in Daviess County when Black's home was surrounded by a force of about 154 men, by whom his life and the lives of other citizen were threatened if they refused to sign a petition not to molest the people called Mormons.  He gives a list of persons guilty of aiding and abetting in committing and perpetrating the above offence.

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9/1/1838

Letter from Daniel Ashby, James Keyte, and Sterling Price, of Brunswick, MO to Governor Boggs in Jefferson City, MO

The letter states the concern over a scheme of the Mormons to use the Indians to work general destruction of all that is not Mormon, and contains a statement by an ex-Mormon, Nathan Marsh, that confirms their fears of this plan.  The signers suggest issuing orders of the Militia in case of emergency.

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9/6/1838

Letter from Joseph Dickson, Clerk of Circuit Court of Carroll County in Carrollton, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

The letter transmits the affidavit of John N. Sapp relating to the Mormons in Daviess County.  Sapp swears that he was a member of the Sect but left on August 15, 1838, by stealth.  He tells of the building of block-houses and the arming of groups of men designated as Danites and of their object of inducing the Indians to help the in making war on the Missourians.  Sworn before Clerk of County Court, Joseph Dickson.

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9/12/1838

Letter from the Citizens of Daviess and Livingston Counties to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

The Citizens ask for protection from the Mormons and recounts the attack on Adam Black and the capture of guns, ammunition and prisoners by the Mormons.  The writer recounts an attack in Livingston County upon a family, and their plans to remove property in said county held in lien by James Welden.  As settlers of the frontier who had already experienced nearly all difficulties of a new country, they ask protection and support from the State.  Signed by George F. Prichard before Clerk of Court, R. Wilson.

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9/12/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison from Headquarters, 3rd Division of Missouri Militia in Richmond, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO.

General Atchison writes that, from information he has received from Daviess and Caldwell Counties, he is convened that an insurrection does exist.  He lists actions to put down the insurrection, including assistance to civil officers and citizens of Daviess and Caldwell counties.  Acknowledged assistance of Col. Wiley C. Williams, his aide.

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8/30/1838

Letter from B. M. Lisle, Adjutant General, in Jefferson City, MO to General David. R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Richmond, MO

The letter dispatches orders from Commander-in-Chief, Governor Boggs, to raise immediately, in his Division, four hundred men, mounted and equipped.  This is to be done because of the indications of Indian disturbances on our immediate frontier, and recent civil disturbances of Caldwell, Daviess and Caroll counties.  Note:  Similar letters to General John B. Clark, Samuel D. Lucas, David Willock, Lewis Bolton, Henry W. Crowther, and Thomas D. Grant.

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9/15/1838

Petition from William Dryden, J.P., of Daviess County to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

The petition relates to the actions Dryden took as a result of Adam Black's affidavit and the appointment of Nathaniel H. Blakely as special deputy to serve writ issued by Dryden for the arrest of the parties listed in the affidavit.  Dryden reports the arrest of the men and requests the Governor to furnish civil officers for the counties of Daviess and Caldwell to execute the laws of the land.

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9/15/1838

Letter from Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO to B.M. Lisle, Adjutant General, Jefferson City, MO

Governor Boggs directs Lisle to issue an order to General David R. Atchison to use his troops to aid the civil officers of Daviess County in executing their duties.

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9/15/1838

Letter from B. M. Lisle, Adjutant General, in Jefferson City, MO to General David. R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Richmond, MO

The Adjutant General orders General Atchison to raise a command and aide the civil officers of Daviess County, who are charged with the arrest of parties names in writ presented by William Dryden.  The command is needed because the civil officers of Davie

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9/18/1838

Letter from B. M. Lisle, Adjutant General, in Jefferson City, MO to Captain Childs, of the Boonville Guards in Boonville, MO

The Governor orders Captain Childs as commander of the Boonville Gaurds, to hold his company in readiness, provisioned and armed, and to act immediately upon the Governor's orders in the counties of Daviess and Caldwell.

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9/18/1838

Letter from B. M. Lisle, Adjutant General, in Jefferson City, MO to General S. D. Lucas of the 4th Division of the Missouri Militia, in Independence, MO

The Governor orders General Lucas to march immediately, with the 400 men he was ordered to raise on August 30, to the scene of the difficulties and to cooperate with General Atchison.  Note: Similar letters were addressed to Generals Lewis Bolton, John B.

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9/15/1838

Letter from General Alexander W. Doniphan, at Headquarters of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia at Camp at Grand River, MO to General David R. Atchison of the 3rd Division of Missouri Militia at Richmond, MO.

The letter concerns movements of militia into Caldwell and Daviess Counties in order to confiscate guns from Mormons and non-Mormons.  Doniphan arrives at Far West and collects weapons and then goes on to Millport, where he negotiates between Mormons and non-Mormons.

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9/17/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison from Headquarters, 3rd Division of Missouri Militia in Richmond, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO.

The letter relates to the movement of Atchison's Division from their headquarters at Grand River in Daviess County and the discovery of two to three hundred armed citizens of Livingston, Carroll, and Saline Counties.  Mormons gathered at Adam-on-Diahmon.

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9/20/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison from Headquarters, 3rd Division of Missouri Militia in Liberty, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO.

The letter relates to the situation in Daviess and Caldwell Counties.  Brigadier General Parks, assigned to pacify the area, states that the Mormons, although quiet, are well armed and their fanaticism, and their unalterable determination not to be driven, much blood will be spilt, and much suffering, if a blow is once struck, without the interposition of your Excellency.”

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9/10/1838

Letter from the Honorable Austin A. King, Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit in Richmond, MO to General David R. Atchison, of the 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia

The letter suggests that Atchison dispel the forces in Daviess and all the assembled armed forces in Caldwell and, while there, cause those Mormons who refuse to give up to surrender and be recognized.  Austin promises to cooperate with Atchison as best h he can.”

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9/10/1838

Petition of Citizens of Ray County to General David R. Atchison, of the 3rd Division of Missouri Militia

The Citizens request Governor Boggs to order out the militia and suppress the insurrection.

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9/22/1838

Petition from certain Mormons of DeWitt, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Mormons of Carroll County ask for protection from a lawless mob of one hundred and fifty armed men.

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9/22/1838

Letter from Peter G. Glover, Secretary of State, Jefferson City, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Secretary of State, Peter G. Glover, informs the Governor that he is sending Jesse B. Barber with important documents.  They show no need to raise a certain Division of troops.

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9/23/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison, Headquarters, of the 3rd Division of Missouri Militia at Liberty, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO (Included with #33)

Atchison writes that problems in Caldwell and Daviess Counties have been put down by Brigadier General Parks and the lawbreakers have been brought to justice.

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9/24/1838

Letter from B. M. Lisle, Adjutant General, at Headquarters of the Militia in Jonesborough, MO to Major General John B. Clark, of the 1st Division of Missouri Militia

Lisle informs General John Clark that the troops under your command, destined for that service, be immediately discharged.  Note: Similar letter sent to Generals H. W. Crowther, S. D. Lucas, and Lewis Bolton.

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9/25/1838

Letter from General H. G. Parks, Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, of the 3rd Division of Missouri Militia at Millport, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Parks states that he has calmed Daviess and Caldwell Counties.  A trial of Mormon lawbreakers would take place on Friday the 18th and Parks states, I am happy to say that my exertions as those of Major General Atchison and the officers and men under my command have been crowned with success.”

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9/25/1838

Letter from General H. G. Parks, Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, of the 3rd Division of Missouri Militia at Millport, MO to General David R. Atchison, of the 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia at Liberty, MO

General Parks writes that he has advised the Governor that no more troops will be needed against the Mormons, but fears some men will attempt to attack the Mormons.

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9/27/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of Missouri Militia at Liberty, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

General Atchison informs the Governor that things in Daviess County are going well and that any talk to the contrary are exaggerated statements of designing or half crazy men.

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10/4/1838

Letter from General Samuel D. Lucas, 4th Division of the Missouri Militia in Boonville, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Lucas relates that he has confronted a force of 200 Mormons who claimed the non-Mormons were moving on them.  Lucas is afraid that the citizens of Carroll County will attack the Mormons if any non-Mormon is killed.

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10/5/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of Missouri Militia at Boonville, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

General Atchison reports to Governor Boggs that the situation has changed.  Included is a copy of a letter from Brigadier General Parks, stating that citizens of Carroll County were trying to drive Mormons out.  Daviess County is still quiet.

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10/5/1838

The Report of the Committee of Chariton County, signed by John W. Price and William K. Logan

A report of a meeting with non-Mormons near DeWitt, MO.  There are plans to force Mormons out of DeWitt and they are requesting for intervention by civil authorities.

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10/7/1838

Letter from General H. G. Parks, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia, 5 miles from DeWitt, MO to General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Boonville, MO

General Parks reports a need for troops - calls on General Alexander Doniphan for aid.  He states that Carroll County men are violent and want the Mormons out.  He asks for a visit by the Governor.

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10/9/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Boonville, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

General Atchison outlines the problems of General Parks.  Atchison wants to get Mormons to sell land.  Will forward communication from Parks to Governor Boggs.  Atchison feels the Governor should meet him at Boonville.

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10/16/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Boonville, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

General Atchison informs the Governor that Mormons of Carroll County have sold out and left.  The Governor must move strongly to put down the spirit of mob and misrule or else let them fight it out.

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10/9/1838

Letter from General John B. Clark, 1st Division of Missouri Militia in Boonville, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

A cover letter from General Clark and the following documents: the citizens of Carroll County petition the citizens of Howard County for aid against the Mormons, a statement by Adam Woods, and statement by the citizens on the actions of Mormons in DeWitt, Carroll County.

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10/13/1838

Letter from Captain Bogart of Elk Horn in Ray County, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Captain Bogart describes how he was prevented from moving against Mormons by General Parks.  He states that Mormons will overrun Daviess County.  He asks for help from Governor Boggs before our country is ruined.

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10/21/1838

An affidavit from William Morgan, Sheriff of Daviess County, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

An affidavit by Morgan that states he saw Mormons burn the store and house of Jacob Stollings. Daviess County is in a state of terror.

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9/22/1838

An affidavit of Philip Covington

The Justice of peace, Covington, states that he saw Mormons burn Gallatin, rob a store and post office.  He also swears that the Mormons burned local dwellings.

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10/21/1838

Letter from Colonel William P. Peniston, 60th Regiment of the 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Daviess County, MO to Governor Briggs, Jefferson City, MO

Correspondence with affidavits from several individuals regarding the action of the Mormons burning Gallatin in Millport.  Peniston asks the government for aid against this banditti of Canadian refugees.

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10/22/1838

Affidavit of Samuel Venable

Venable reports that he was with refugees from Mormon burning of Gallatin, and that they included several women who were pregnant and had been forced out.

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10/22/1838

Affidavit of Jonathan J. Dryden

Dryden reports he was taken prisoner by the Mormons and then released.  He relates that the Mormons told him they had to take up arms because they believed the Governor to be as big a mob man as any of them.

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10/22/1838

Affidavit of James Stone

Stone testifies that the Mormons forced him from his house at 10:00 p.m.  He saw Mormons stealing cattle.

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10/22/1838

Affidavit of Thomas J. Martin

Martin tells of Mormons capturing him and demanding that he tell them all he knew of the militia or he would be laid on the sod and let the birds eat him.

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10/22/1838

Letter from General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Liberty, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Atchison tells the Governor that nothing short of driving the Mormons from the county will satisfy the non-Mormons.  He refuses to use troops to support the mob and awaits the Governor's orders.  This document includes letters from General Parks and Captain Bogart.

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10/21/1838

Letter from General H. B. Parks, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia, Richmond, MO to General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of Missouri Militia, Liberty, MO.

General Parks reports that a snow storm prevented him from joining General Doniphan.  Parks saw at Adam-on-Diahmon, 500 Mormons under arms.  They said that they had been driven from DeWitt and other places and here they were determined to stand and die rather than be driven from theat place.”

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10/23/1838

Letter from Captain Samuel Bogart of Elk Horn, Ray County, MO to General David R. Atchison, 3rd Division of the Missouri Militia in Liberty, MO.

Captain Bogart reports that Mormons have destroyed Gallatin and Millport and have devastated Daviess County while moving troops to Ray-Caldwell County border.  He awaits orders.

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10/23/1838

Letter from the Citizens of Ray County, Richmond, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

The letter describes Mormon attacks on Citizens of the county.  A loss of $2,000 worth of property belonging to George Worthington.  They say the Mormons will destroy them if troops do not arrive to protect them.

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10/23/1838

Letter from Thomas C. Burch, Richmond, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

Burch writes that Mormon dissenters, opposed to the Danites, are testifying that the Danites are taking part in the raids on non-Mormons.  He states that Joseph Smith is as lawless and consummate a scoundrel as ever was the veiled prophet Chovassin.

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10/24/1838

The proceedings of a Public Meeting in Ray County, Richmond, MO

A series of resolutions by local people requesting the Mormons be forced from the county with the aid of the militia by raising local volunteers.

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10/24/1838

Report of the messengers C.R. Morehead, William Thornton, and Jacob Gudgel, of Richmond, MO.

Reports that Daviess County is destroyed and deserted by non-Mormons.  Reports of cattle being stolen by Mormons and a slave being taken.

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10/23/1838

Letter from the Honorable Austin A. King, Richmond, MO to Governor Boggs, Jefferson City, MO

King states that Joseph Smith made a speech to excite the people.  He claims that Smith led three to four hundred men to burn Gallatin and Millport.  He states that there is a group of twelve called the Destructives, whose duty it is to watch the movements of men and of committees  and to avenge themselves for supposed wrongful movement against them by privately burning houses, property and even laying in ashes, towns, etc.

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10/24/1838

Affidavit of Henry Marks, Ray County, MO

Henry Marks, the son of Mormons but not one himself, states that he heard Mormons say they hauled off goods from Gallatin.  Losses in Jackson County are to be avenged from Daviess County.

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10/24/1838

Affidavit of Adam Black, Daviess County, MO

Black claims he saw Daviess County plundered by Mormons.  He witnessed burnings of houses, including his own.  He also states that he witnessed the capture of prisoners, saw cattle stolen from Mr. Osburn, and reports that no civil officers are left in Daviess County.