Joseph details that he wishes to stay out of Politics if possible in a letter to the editor of The Wasp.
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Joseph Smith, Letter to Editor, January 23, 1843, published in The Wasp 1 no. 39 (January 28, 1843):3, The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed August 11, 2021
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To the Editor of The Wasp:— Dear Sir: I have, of late, had repeated solicitations to have something to do in relation to the political farce about dividing the county; but as my feelings revolt at the idea of having any thing to do with politics, I have declined in every instance in having any thing to do on the subject. I think it would be well for politicians to regulate their own affairs. I wish to be let alone, that I may attend strictly to the spiritual welfare of the church. Please insert the above and oblige JOSEPH SMITH. Nauvoo, Jan. 23, 1843.
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