175 years ago today - 9-Jun 24, 1844

[Letter from Vilate Kimball to Heber C. Kimball]
... Nauvoo was a scene of confusion last night, some hundred of the Brethren turned out and burned the [Nauvoo Expositor] printing press, and all the ap[p]aratus pertaining to the office of the op[p]osite party; this was done by order of the City Councel [Council]. they had only published one Paper, which is concidered [considered] a public nucence [nuisance]. but I do not know whether it will be concidered [considered] so in the eyes of the Law or not. they have sworn revenge, and no doubt they will have it...

[Letter from Vilate Kimball to Heber C. Kimball]

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