TO ORVILLE H. BROWNING
1844 JUNE 27

RC. Joseph Smith, Carthage, Illinois, to Orville H. Browning, Quincy, Illinois, 27 June 1844, 1 p., in hand of Willard Richards, Joseph Smith Collection, RLDS Church Archives.

Carthage Jail, June 27th 1844

Lawyer Browning

Sir.

My self and brother Hyrum are in Jail on charge of Treason, to come up for Examination on Saturday morning, 29th inst and we request your professional services, at that time, on our defence without fail,

Most Respectfully
Your Servt.
Joseph Smith

N.B. There is no cause of action, for we have not been guilty of any crime, neither is there any just cause of suspicion against us, but certain circumstances make your attendance very necessary.

JS [p. 1]

Lawyer Browning

Quincy Adams Co.
Illinois