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.
Yes I told it to A great meny but I did not mention any names Did Grover and know you where present when they where talking about it and that you belonged to the mormon church? Yes they knew all about <it> before. Had they heard that you had heard them talk among the other men that evening? My father was down A few weeks after and I told him, father knew what I had heard them say and no one els. <except my friend> I never told them I supose my freind had told them. Was there any fire in the kitchen that night? No There was fire in the stove but it was not hot. How long was you in getting supper ready for 60 men? About one hour. At that time how long had you been living at Mr. Flemings? I cannot exactly say. After that you went to ? Yes about 6 weeks afterwards. You still reside at ? Yes. Have you lived there ever since? Yes. Are you A member of the mormon church? Yes I am. Are you not afraid you will be murdered? No. How long is it since you joined the church? 5 years. Have you been A member all the time? Yes. Do you know what kind of horse and carriage came home in? No. Did James Grame come into the house? No not that I saw of I saw him in the carraige. Where did you first learn you would first be called as A witteness in this case? Last wensday. Did you ever have any conversation with any person what ever on being A wittness in this case. No. Had you had any conversation with any persons since last Wensday what you where to sware to in this case? Yes that Gentleman pointing to . Tell what that was? He told me to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. Before that time you have never had A conversation with any person what ever have you been examined on this case? No. Have you had meny conversations upon this subject at all? Not A great meny. [p. [68]]