Letter from Lars Peterson, 18 November 1889

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Letter from Lars Peterson, 18 November 1889
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    Nov 18 [18]89. L. Peterson Independence Mo Rec Nov 23 [89] Independence Mo Nov. 18th 1889 President W. Woodruff Salt Lake, City. Utah. Dear Sir. As you hold the great Priesthood the key to the knowledge of your god, for the Salvation of mankind, therefore we must ask you with your counselors, to answer these most important questions which all men must know before eter- nal life can be obtained. We all believe the declaration of the Apostle to be true ...
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    worship and is worshiped in Utah (be- cause of the Seer Brigham young I cannot be established by the written word of god, then, we must rely entirely upon the li- veng Oracles for facts relating to the— worship of your god, and the redemption of the Soul. q - Can you because of your Priesthood say that the Seer Brigham young is right, if so,—the Utah Saints are the only ones who will have eternal life. ? — The seer B. young Speak as one having great ...
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    q - Does Jesus Christ his son, become both Father, and Son, on the same principle as his Father Adam did, by having, two wives, and children in this mortal state. ? q - Does this fulfill his saying "I, am the Father, and the son." ? q - Has the Prophet Brigham, and his Brethren in the Priesthood, laid the foundation for the kingdom of Jesus Christ in Utah in which gods elect can be saved, both the liveing and the dead. ? q - Can men have ...
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    son Jesus Christ, is not your testimony who is his successors Seers, Apostles, and revelaters, can then Brighams tes- timony be true. q - Is there any responsibility attached to the testimony of one man? Hoping you will answer these questions, is my Sincere wish. I, remain Yours respectfuly L. Peterson. ...