Account of Trial, , Hancock Co., IL, 21–28 May 1845, State of IL v. Williams et al. (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1845). Transcribed from shorthand [before 24 Aug. 1858]; handwriting of and Daniel Mackintosh; 106 pages; Report of the Trial of the Murderers of Joseph Smith, 1845, CHL.
This speach concludes in these words (read the Pamphlet) “And we shall then be rid of the damned little , and the Mormons too— (cheers)” When the speach was concluded they cheered him. Yes. They seemed pleased I supose. Some did and some did not all the troops cheered him, There was likly to be A failour in getting up volunteres. Yes. Did any body seem willing to start first. Grover said he would go alone if no one els[e] would go. How meny where there who did voluntere and went 70 or 80. I dont know exactly the number. Did you count them. I ran them over when the[y] came up to the jail there was about 84. After the troops where disbanded where you still under guard. no. You staid with the companys till they arrived within 4 miles of . Yes. When did leave to go on. 4 miles from . Did any body leave with him. I dont know. I did not see him when he left that place at all. As you did not see him when he left how do you know he left you came on to . There was the last I saw of him. You did not see him leave. no. Did you see him start in the direction of
I dont know I did not see him any more after, for he did not go with us. When did he leave the company. I do not know when he went. You did not see after he left the railroad till you saw him here. No. At this 4 miles place did no conection take place between the Carthage Grays and . Yes A note was brought by one of the grays which was read by .
Did read this note aloud. Yes. You heard him tell what it was. He read it off. Did it read as it reads in this Book. I dont know how it reads there. (read the pamphlet) Is it the same. It Is <this.> nigh the same. And that was delivered to . Yes. When you came into did you come alone. no. Who came in with you to . I dont know them. Would you know them if you should see there faces. I cannot say. as you came did you and them have any conversation about this matter. No. And the troops permited you quietly to step out without puting you under guard. Yes. Had you A gun when you left the Railroad. No I put it in the waggon. [p. [37]]