, Affidavit, before , , Hancock Co., IL, 18 June 1844; handwriting of John McEwan; signature of ; certified by ; dockets in handwriting of John McEwan and ; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL.
asked what have you against Joseph Smith? did he ever injure you? the man replied “no! but he has others,” did you ever see him? “Yes— I was one who helped to run the Mormons from .”— and related many circumstances— concerning the Mob.— said to the man he was acquainted with — considered he was an honorable man, and was led to doubt his being engaged with them in a conspiracy against Joseph Smith.— he replied “God damn you it is true wither you beleive it or not,”— and repeatedly affirmed it. did not beleive the statements of the man <from as Mentioned above> until after hearing the recent developments before the city council
Sworn and Subscribed at the time and place above written before me
, Recorder C. L S.
Affadavit <about and others> filed June 18; 1844 [p. [2]]