Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith

Section Six (1843-1844) | Letter--Joseph Smith to Governor Ford--Soliciting an Interview

1Carthage Jail, June 26, 1844, Ten minutes past 8 a.m. His Excellency Governor Ford: Sir.--I would again solicit your Excellency for an interview having been much disappointed the past evening. I hope you will not deny me this privilege any longer than your public duties shall absolutely require. We have been committed under a false mittimus, and consequently the proceedings are illegal, and we desire the time may be hastened when all things shall be made right, and we relieved from this imprisonment. Your servant, JOSEPH SMITH. P.S.--Please send an answer per bearer. (June 26, 1844.) DHC 6:575.