<​If <​mobocratic the blood thirsty mobocrats <​hell hounds​> of​> combines their persecutions​> We will be forbearing, until we are compelled to strike; then do it decently and in good order, and break the yoke <​effectually​> so that it cannot be mended; the mob has been so repulsed <​in their last attempt at kidnapping,​> they <​may​> stand in fear. <​at least for a short time—​>

“We will be in peace with all men, so long as they will <​mind their own business &​> let us alone”; <​even peace with ​> shall be the Motto of the from this time forth, in relation to . <​if they will stop their persecution & oppressive warfare against us.​> Let them alone; <​for​> they stink in the nose of the Almighty; let them alone. has gone <​come home​> clear <​even a grand jury could not find a t◊◊◊◊ bill against him— even in ,​> and that proves me clear <​of the charge​> of being accessory of shooting .

<​many of​> Our difficulties from the State of are hurled <​up​>on us through the influence of <​some of​> our <​near​> neighbors. around us.

The has boasted of being a law abiding man; <​(a Governor surely <​certainly​> should be <​law abiding​>;)​> it is <​therefore​> our best policy to acquaint the Governor <​​> by affidavits &c <​of every violation of our rights,​> so that when the onset comes, he will be obliged <​by law​> to send the Militia to our support. Let us keep cool as a cucumber on a frosty morning. [p. 87b]