Amasa Lyman's miraculous survival and release from captors

During the 1838 Missouri persecutions, following the fall of Far West and the surrender of the city, Amasa Lyman was walking from the residence of Bishop Edward Partridge toward the southern part of town when he passed the store of Colonel Hinkle. He was pointed out to a party of mobbers, who arrested him under orders from General Lucas to bring him to camp. From the camp, Lyman was marched to Richmond in chains under guard by order of General Clark. He was held prisoner for several days, during which time his family remained in anxious suspense, not knowing his fate. He was subjected to an ex parte examination while facing threats and constant consultations from his captors regarding his execution; they abused him in various ways during his confinement. He was eventually discharged on November 24, 1838. After his release, he had to navigate carefully through the territory to evade mob parties still seeking to recapture him.