CHAPTER XXX.

INTERVIEW IN CARTHAGE PRISON BETWEEN GOVERNOR FORD AND THE PROPHET--TAYLOR'S REPORT OF THE INTERVIEW--TESTIMONY TO THE EXISTENCE OF A CARTHAGE CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PROPHET'S LIFE.

Messages to the Governor.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Governor Ford--Soliciting an Interview.

Word from Governor Ford.

Consultation with Counsel.

Interview with Governor Ford.

Elder John Taylor's Account of Governor Ford's and President Smith's Interview.

Affidavit: Alfred Randall--Threats Against the Prophet's Life in Carthage.

Affidavit: Jonathan C. Wright--Conspiracy Against the Prophet's Life at Carthage.

Affidavit: Orrin P. Rockwell--Governor Ford in Nauvoo.

Affidavit: William G. Sterrett--Conduct of Governor Ford {XVIII} and _posse_ while in Nauvoo.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Judge Thomas--Engaging Thomas as Legal Counsel.