24 I saw a report in the Portland Transcrip against the Mormons -[Saints]- in Davis County Mo
which arose on the day of the election in consequence of our Brethren enjoying their privilege
as American citizens by casting their vote & that numbers were rising up among the gentiles of
the different counties to go over to Davis County to mob the Saints all these reports & stories
have a tendency to dampen & discourage the minds & feelings of many [of] the Saints that are gatheri-
ng to Zion. But none of these things moove me I am determined to overcome, keep the faith & go to Zion
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