Letter to Andrew Jenson, 6 August 1887
Elder Andrew Jenson,
Dear Brother:
The attention of the Twelve has been called to your number of the "Historical
Record" for July, 1887, in which you published a list of the names of women who
were sealed to the Propehet [sic] Joseph.
We do not question your good desires in making his name public, but we are
lead to question the propriety of giving this publicity to them at the present
time. And in accordance with the feelings of the Brethren, we address this
letter to you upon the subject.
We do not think it a wise step to give these names to the world, at the present
time, in the manner which you have done in this "Historical Record." Advantage
may be taken of their publication and, in some instances, to the injury, perhaps,
of families or relatives of those whose names are mentioned. There are too
many persons living who are interested in these matters, and who may have
reasons for not wishing any exposure of this character. We do not see that it
will serve any good purpose, either, to make them public, and, therefore, we
suggest that if it be your intention to give more names, it would be better
we think, to refrain from doing so.
With kind regards,
Your brother, W. Woodruff
