Letter from Charles Ellis, 18 November 1892
President Woodruff—
Dear Sir: A most scurvy trick has
been played upon me by a member of your church
& I appeal to you.
Two years go I met Ellen T. TJakeman & her
husband Jas. T. Jakeman at Ephraim, & have
met both of them occasionally since. The wife I
knew must have ^had^ your confidence, since she was
set apart to work in the interest of the Young
women of the church. The husband I knew to be a
Mormon &, while I looked upon him as without
energy, I gave him credit for being honest because
he was a Mormon—as I have done towards
all Mormons. A year ago they started a paper
in Spanish Fork. I was asked to encourage
the work with an occasional contribution, &
did so. Later they attempted to make it a party
paper & asked the use of my name to help
them. I give that on condition that I should
not be made responsible for any debts.
All that a mere acquaintance could do to help
them I have done, according to my ability.
In return for all this, James T. Jakeman
came to me three days ago as I was talking on
the street &, while professing the usual good will,
asked me to go to Z.C.M.I. & identify him, as he
