over 6 mo— 5 6. years ago to from .— prisonr of war as I said but I never was a worriuor [warrior]— buldg home and our farms disburtances [disturbances] by Mob Mormons greatly distressed eastern peoples.— purhsying [purchasing?] land. war murder war. bloodshed no sword pistol. musket I defy the man or woman to testify to my faces Sought opportunities before the highest tribunal.— later arresst could not commit treason. had no comamed [command]— ministers of Ch[r]ist bear & suffer long.— [p. [2]]