The Historical Record IS A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, Devoted to Historial, Bio- graphical, Chronological and Statistical Matters PERTAINING TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Subscription Price, - 1.25 Per Annum, in Advance. Andrew Jenson, PUBLISHER OF THE HISTORICAL RECORD. OFFICE.—No. 154 N. Second West Street. Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 23, 1889 President Wilford Woodruff, Geo. Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith. Dear Brethren! Having now finished the four ...

taken the liberty to consult with Bro. Franklin D. Richards and others of the Twelve, I have by no means done this as often as I have felt a want to, as I did not wish to intrude upon their time ^as long as I was engaged in a private enterprise.^ I am, however, now able to place my ^last four years'^ work before you in a form that you in a few minutes cemay be able to judge somewhat of its merits, and ^also^ understand the ...

also leave with you to decide as to what had best be done with the "Historical Record," hereby offering its title, list of subscribers, and the good will of the Saints which it may have gained, as a free will donation to the Church; and, if you accept of it, you may do with it what you please. If it is continued by authority it has, I think, not a bad foundation to stand on; and if stopped, I trust its mission hitherto have resulted in good, and that ...

labors this year I think I shall be able to deliver to the Church ^such^ documents and information that will fully compensate for what I have or shall have received, when the time (two years) of my allowance expires. I would be pleased to have an interview with you, in order to have an opportunity to make further explanations, which may be necessary; and I hope that your numerous other duties will allow this within a few days. This matter is of much importance to me, and I think of some ...

Sept 12 [18]89 Andrew Jensen City Red Oct 9 [18]89 Referred to Elder F D Richards as Historian & John Jacques as Asst Historian