Affidavit from Truman Gillet Jr., 18 June 1844
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, Affidavit, before , , Hancock Co., IL, 18 June 1844; handwriting of John McEwan; signature of ; certified by ; dockets in handwriting of John McEwan and ; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL.
asked what have you against Joseph Smith? did he ever injure you? the man replied “no! but he has others,” did you ever see him? “Yes— I was one who helped to run the Mormons from .”— and related many circumstances— concerning the Mob.— said to the man he was acquainted with — considered he was an honorable man, and was led to doubt his being engaged with them in a conspiracy against Joseph Smith.— he replied “God damn you it is true wither you beleive it or not,”— and repeatedly affirmed it. did not beleive the statements of the man from as Mentioned above until after hearing the recent developments before the city council
Sworn and Subscribed at the time and place above written before me
, Recorder C. L S.
Affadavit about and others filed June 18; 1844 [p. [2]]
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Signature of Truman Gillet Jr..
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Certification in handwriting of Willard Richards.
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Docket in handwriting of John McEwan.
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Insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
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