Discourse, 6 August 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards
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Source Note
JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 6 Aug. 1843; in JS, Journal, 1842–1844, Book 3, pp. [32]–[36]; handwriting of ; JS Collection, CHL.

before came to . rumor came up that he might become a candidate for congress.”— says I he is an old friend I will vote for him.— when came to my house. I voluntarily told him I was going to vote for him
When I dictated to him the laws of , he received them on my testimony.— the rascals took s. & security when I was arrested made come to me & beg my pardon. for abuse he gave me & through his means took the pistols from the rascals. & withdrew all claim to your vote & influence if it will be detrimental to your interest as a peoplee— [p. [34]]
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