 These were his observations. June 2nd, he goes to the fields east of Nauvoo and saw, quote, a country desolate, houses empty, inhabitants gone, prairies deserted of cattle and people, such as the blasting effect of mob misrule. Then on the 8th, he recorded anti-Mormon delegation came to town producing great excitement, fearing violence, quote, many of the brethren packed up and crossed the river.