Correspondence Of General Joseph Smith


nnd Hon. y. &. Cnlhoun.
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Hon. John c. Calhoun,-Dear Sir
As we understand you are a candidate
for the Presidency at the next election ;
and as tho Latter Day Saints, (some-
times called Mormons,) who now consti-
tuIe numerous class in the school poll
tic OF this vast republic, have been robbed
OF an immense amount of property, and
endured nameless suflerings by the State
Of Missouri, 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 consti,u-
,lonal, legal and honorable means, in her
courts, in her executive councils, and her
legislative halls and as we have petition
ed Congress to take conizence of our suf-
ferings without effect, we have Judged it
wisdom TO address you this communica-
ton. and solicit an immediate, specific,
and candid reply to aUhat ,ciW be your
rule Of action, relative to US as peopie,
should fortune favor your ascension to the
chief majeslracy? Mos. respectfully, sir,
your friend and the friend of peace, good
order, and constitutional rights,


JOSEPH SMITH,


In behalf Of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints.


Hon. JoUN G.. CALHOUN, Fort Hills,
N. G.