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The Voice Of Freedom
Montpelier, Brandon, Washington County, Rutland County, Vermont
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Mormon families depart Nauvoo for St. Louis amid persecution from the Mormon War, leaving only a committee to sell property; commentary highlights their dire winter plight and calls for government aid.
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The St. Louis Republican, in the course of a rather severe article on the Mormon war, asks:
In the meantime what is to become of the infatuated but most unjustly treated Mormons? During the spring and summer they have been so harassed by their persecutors that they have been unable to make provision against the coming winter, and now that an inclement season is at hand, they are sent forth to seek a place of refuge in the wilderness. Truly their condition is a deplorable one, and one which appeals strongly to the sympathies of the humane, of whatever religious belief they may be. We hope, for humanity's sake, that the hand of Government may be stretched forth for their relief.
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Primary Location
Nauvoo, Hancock County
Event Date
The Day Before The 23d
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mormons have all left nauvoo and hancock county, seeking refuge in the wilderness; unable to prepare for winter due to harassment; deplorable condition appealing for government relief
Event Details
Steamer Dial brought about thirty Mormon families from Nauvoo to St. Louis; none remain except committee to dispose of property; persecuted during spring and summer in the Mormon war