Discourse, 26 May 1844, as Compiled by Leo Hawkins
Source Note
JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 26 May 1844; handwriting of with insertions by and Jonathan Grimshaw; dockets in handwriting of Robert L. Campbell and Jonathan Grimshaw; nine pages; JS Collection, CHL.
adultery and have<ing> seven wives, when I can only find one
I am the same man, and as innocent as I was 14 years ago, and I can prove them all perjurers. I labored with them, <these apostates myself until I was out of <all manner of> patience,> and then I sent my brother, <> when whom they virtually kicked him out of doors. I then sent Mr Backenstos when they declared that they were my enemies. I told Mr Backenstos when they declared that he might tell Mr <the> Laws if they had any cause against me I would go before the the Church and confess it to the world. He was summoned time and again, but he refused <to come>. and know that I speak the truth.— I cite you to Captain Dunham, <Esquires> , <&> <bror> Hatfield and others for the truth of what I have said. I have said this to let my friends know that I am right— As I grow older, my heart grows tenderer for you. I will <am at all times willing to> give up every thing that I am wanted <to>, in order that you may <is wrong for I wish this people to> have a virtuous leader— I have set your minds at liberty by letting you know the things of Jesus Christ Jesus— when I shrink not from your defence, will you throw me away for a new man who slanders you?— I love you for your reception of me— Have I asked you for your money?— [p. [8]]
Discourse, 26 May 1844, as Compiled by Leo Hawkins
ID #
1371
Total Pages
18
Print Volume Location
Handwriting on This Page
Leo Hawkins
Thomas Bullock
Jonathan Grimshaw
Footnotes
This and the following four insertions are in the handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw.
The insertions and cancellations in this sentence were made in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock. The revisions were first made in graphite and then later traced over with ink.