“This was a glorious day indeed the plans of the mob were frustrated in losing their guns, and all their efforts appeared to be blasted.” — George W. Robinson¹

On September 9, 1838, a company of Saints was dispatched to Adam-ondi-Ahman to defend against an expected mob attack. Captain William Allred led a mounted company of ten men to intercept a wagon carrying guns and ammunition from Richmond intended for the mob in Daviess County. They discovered the wagon had broken down and the boxes of guns hidden in the tall grass. Soon after, three men arrived and were taken to Far West with the guns, which were then distributed among the Saints for their defense. This action thwarted the mob's plans and significantly boosted the Saints' morale. The mob continued to take prisoners, often attempting to provoke the Saints into committing acts of violence.¹

1. Journal, March–September 1838, 81-82, josephsmithpapers.org