Letter to Evan Stephens, 9 May 1890
Evan Stephens, Esq., Salt Lake City:
Dear Brother—Your communica-
tion of April 25th, with enclosure
addressed to you by Mayor Geo. M.
Scott, J. R. Walker, Esq., W. S.
McCornick, Esq., and other leading
citizens, in relation to the holding
of a grand concert by the Choral
Society in the Tabernacle, in this
city, is received.
In answering we would say that
we have frequent applications for
the use of the Tabernacle for the
same or similar purposes, with pro-
posals for large monetary consider-
ations, which we have always de-
clined; but in this instance we have
decided to grant the request, on the
condition named in both communi-
cations, that after the expenses are
paid the balance shall be devoted to
charitable purposes. We are al-
ways pleased to lend our aid in
every consistent manner for the pro-
motion of music and the kindred
arts, that will tend to the elevation
and instruction of the people.
You will please confer with Bishop
John R. Winder, whom we have
authorized to act in our behalf in
making the necessary arrangements.
Very respectfully yours,
WILFORD WOODRUFF.
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