Correspondence of General Joseph Smith, and Hon ——

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Dear Sir,

As we understand that you are a candidate for the Presidency at the ensueing election; And as the Latter Day Saints (sometimes called Mormons, who now constitute a numerous class in the school politic of this vast republic,) have been robbed of an immense amount of property, and endured nameless sufferings by the State of , and from her borders have been driven by force of arms, contrary to our National Covenants; and as in vain we have sought redress by all Constitutional, Legal and honorable means, in her courts, here [her] Executive <​Councils​>, and her Legislative Halls: and as we have petitioned Congress to take cognizance of our sufferings without effect; We have judged it wisdom to address you this communication, and solicit an immediate, specific and candid reply to What will be your rule of action relative to us, as a people, should fortune favor your ascension to the Chief Magistracy.?

Hon ,

Fort Hill,

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