<​February 19​> of his own stamp, circulated it with untiring perserverence, in direct opposition to the testimony of his senses; knowing at the time he commenced circulating it, that it was false— He was a preacher of the Campbellite faith— It would require the ignorance of barbarians and the credulity of savages, to attempt a belief in the falsehoods which are circulated against the Saints with great zeal, by many. I have never supposed that the authors of these defamatory tales ever expected the public would believe them; but they expected that men of corrupt minds, like themselves would profess to believe them: neither do I now believe that those who profess to believe them do actually believe one word of them; but they profess to do it, thinking that by so doing, they can make some headway against us; but it is a vain attempt; for every attempt of the kind has only excited enquiry, awakened curiosity, and caused investigation, which have in every instance resulted in an increase of members to the church, so that we grant full licence to all defamers to do their utmost. Our is a great thoroughfare; people of all classes are crowding into it; multitudes who do not belong to the Church of “Latter Day Saints” are seeking locations, where they can prosecute their respective callings. If you wish the papers, you can put the money into a letter, and the Postmaster at your place will send it without expence. Yours, with respect— P. M.”