Letter to bishops, 13 January 1877
"St George, Utah. .
"Special Instructions to the Bishops
Brethren: We herein embody a few in-
structions which we wish you to strictly
enjoin upon the brethren and sisters who come
to the Temple to officiate for themselves or
their friends: Those who wish to receive
endowments for themselves, or friends, should be
provided with oil, or means to purchase it.
The sisters should be provided with two or
three white skirts; and the brethren should have
