Letter to David King Udall, 27 March 1889
President David K. Udall & Counselors,
St. Johns Stake.
Dear Brethren: It appears to me, in view of the political changes which
have been made of late in the nation, and those which are likely to occur in the
near future in your Territory, that it is of the utmost importance for the Latter-
day Saints to so arrange their affairs and organize their domestic and other re-
lations as not to become a prey to the wicked designs of politicians and persons
disposed to cause our people trouble in consequence of their religious convictions
and practices in accord therewith. I trust that those to whom the watchcare of
the saints has been entrusted—the Presidency of Stakes, the Bishops and leading
Elders of the Church—will be wide awake in these critical times and leave no duty
undone which they can do, to guard and protect the interests of the people of God
with whom they are called to labor; and by the eye of faith and wisdom that they
will be able to foresee the dangesrs which may threaten, and take the necessary
steps to forewarn, advise and direct, for their safety, such as may be expoised
to the evil intentions of their enemies.
Having called your attention to this important subject, I leave it with
you to take such steps as in your wisdom and in the spirit of your callings,
prompted by the Holy Ghost, you may consider the most prudent, safe and effectual.
With kind regards, Your Brother,
W. Woodruff
