At head of title: Quincy herald-extra. Quincy, Friday morning, 5 o'clock., In two columns., and Includes a statement by Governor Ford to the people of Illinois.
Subject (Name):
Illinois. Governor (1842-1846 : Ford) To the people of the state of Illinois, Smith, Hyrum, 1800-1844, and Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844
The letters from friends in Nauvoo to Leonard Pickel describe the journey from Pennsylvania to Nauvoo, economic conditions, the community's growth, the arrest and death of Joseph Smith, and the departure of Sidney Rigdon. There are also letters from Elisha Davis, a Mormon missionary.
Description:
Gift of William Robertson Coe. and Leonard Pickel, a cooper of Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, became a Mormon and considered moving to Nauvoo.