the Mormons shall enter that county to re-
side until the money is paid. The damages
that we have sustained in consequence
of being driven away, shall also be left to
the above twelve men; or they may all live
in the county if they choose and we will
never molest them if they will let us alone
and permit us to enjoy our rights. We want
to live in peace with all men; and equal
rights is all we ask. We wish to become
permanent citizens of this state and wish to
bear our proportion in support of the govern-
ment and to be protected by its laws. If the
above propositions are complied with, we are
willing to give security on our part; and
we shall want the same of the people of
Jackson County for the performance of this
agreement. We do not wish to settle down in
a body except where we can purchase the
lands with money; for to take possession by
conquest, or the shedding of blood, is entirely
foreign to our feelings. The shedding of blood
we shall not be guilty of until all just
and honorable means among men prove
insufficient to restore peace. (Signed) Joseph Smith
Jr.F. G. Williams, Lyman Wight, Roger Orton, Orson Hyde, John S. Carter, June 21st
(over)
the Mormons shall enter that county to reside until the money is paid. The damages
that we have sustained in consequence
of being driven away, shall also be left to
the above twelve men; or they may all live
in the county if they choose and we will
never molest them if they will let us alone
and permit us to enjoy our rights. We want
to live in peace with all men; and equal
rights is all we ask. We wish to become
permanent citizens of this state and wish to
bear our proportion in support of the government and to be protected by its laws. If the
above propositions are complied with, we are
willing to give security on our part; and
we shall want the same of the people of
Jackson County for the performance of this
agreement. We do not wish to settle down in
a body except where we can purchase the
lands with money; for to take possession by
conquest, or the shedding of blood, is entirely
foreign to our feelings. The shedding of blood
we shall not be guilty of until all just
and honorable means among men prove
insufficient to restore peace. (Signed) Joseph Smith
Jr.F. G. Williams, Lyman Wight, Roger Orton,
Orson Hyde, John S. Carter, June 21st
(over)