1844

Sat 22 The following compilation of History from June 22, to August 8, 1844 inclusive, was compiled from the Journals of , and and others, and from public <​the​> documents on file. <​in the Historian’s office​>

Sat. <​June​> 22 In the evening the issued orders to all the guards and Sentries on the road to , to let persons pass and repass until further orders, except they discoveries companies of men, when they must report the same to head Quarters immediately.

A Conference was held at Eagle, Benton Co. Tennessee. Elder A[braham] O. Smoot presided; during which a was organized of 17 members, 1 , 1 , and 1 were .

Sund. 23. At 5 a. m. and asked advice what to do with the Cannon &c. W

got the public records together and buried them.

<​5 p. m. of Steamer Osprey conversed with Joseph saying the mob at threatened firing into his vessel.​>

Prest. attended meeting at Mass.

preached at Wilmington in the forenoon, to an attentive congregation, he had a chill after he got through. Elder spoke in the afternoon.

A Conference was held at , addressed by Elder and others. 12 persons were and confirmed & 8 Elders.

Mond 24. Territory of (copy s affidavit) [A.] McKinney J. P.

Tuesd. 25. returned from for some papers, which were sent out by .

met about 4 p. m. and accused him of seeking Josephs life, made use of some very insulting language in reply, when a scuffle ensued during which a letter dropped out of s hat, which stated that there were 70 of the mob ready in to come upon to night.

It is currently reported that the mob intend to make a rush on the Jail to night.

A strong guard placed in and round the .

About 9 p. m. it began to rain very heavily.

Wed. 26 8 a. m. Capt. Singleton arrived with about 60 mounted militia to protect the in case a mob should come against it and he was authorized to take commnd of the Police and to use [p. 1]