DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1844 

* Death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith in Carthage, Illinois

Page 3 has a very historic report headed: "The Mormon Difficulties" which has 3 prefacing paragraphs concerning the assassination of Joseph & Hyram Smith, early Mormon leaders, which is followed by a detailed address of the governor of Illinos headed: "To the People of Illinois" which is his account of the affair, beginning:

"I desire to make a brief but true statement of the recent disgraceful affair at Carthage in regard to the Smiths...The Smiths, Joseph and Hyram, have been assassinated in jail, by whom it is not known...The Mormons surrendered the public arms in their possession & the Nauvoo legion submitted to the command of Captain Singleton..." and further on is: "...On the morning of the day the deed was committed...nothing but utter destruction of the city would satisfy a portion of the troops...The guard, it is said, did their duty but were overpowered. Many of the inhabitants of Carthage had fled with their families..." with more (see photos below for the full text).

Nice to have this account in this famous newspaper from the nation's capital.

Complete in 4 pages and in excellent condition.