Letter to John Henry Smith, 31 August 1888
Salt Lake City, Utah, .
Elder John Henry Smith,
Dear Brother:
Wesley and Phoebe Jones, now of Tonto basin, Snowflake
Stake, fell into transgression before marriage. She had received her endow-
ments. They have been rebaptized and the High Council have, by permission from
me, investigated the case and consented to this; but she has not had her former
blessings sealed upon her. The woman writes in a most piteous manner to me
for this to be done that she may have the privilege of going to the House of
the Lord and being sealed to her husband. The case is one of somewhat long
standing and deserves consideration, from the humble and penitent spirit which
the two have manifested. I have written to her by this mail stating that when
you attend Conference there you will seal upon her her former blesiings and
endowments. Will you please be so kind as to attend to this and relieve
her from the distress from which she is evidently suffering.
With kind regards,
Your Brother,
Wilford Woodruff
