Very truly yours,

WILLIAM CROWELL.

P. S.—You will understand that I ask for information for my private benefit and satisfaction. I do not ask for anything to be published, unless you see fit to give it for that purpose. I wish you to write as an old friend.

W. C.

LETTERS IN REPLY BY ORSON SPENCER, A. B.

LETTER I.

GENERAL INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.

Nauvoo November 17, 1842.