with that decision of characture
that a man shauld possess who
presides over this Stake; for his infuence
is with those who are against the
interest of the Church. This Johnson is a
brother to Johnson whoe's wife shot
a man in Bearlake. I do not think him
a friend to the Saints of God. Bishop Hatch is a good hearted man, and I think
means to do what is wright, but he is
easily influenced, and I think his influence
is on the wrong side at present. Of cours
I am ^not^ in a situation to attend their
conferences or teach in public, but I
am satisfied with what I have learned
from the various parties that there will
never be any union or prosperity with this
people, until there ^is^ some man sent from
abroad with firmness and decision of
character who will act upon the principle
of rightousness in presiding over this
Stake of Zion. I am in the enjoyment
of usual health and good spirites, and
still know that God reigns, and will
with that decision of characture
that a man shauld possess who
presides over this Stake; for his infuence
is with those who are against the
interest of the Church. This Johnson is a
brother to Johnson whoe's wife shot
a man in Bearlake. I do not think him
a friend to the Saints of God. Bishop
Hatch is a good hearted man, and I think
means to do what is wright, but he is
easily influenced, and I think his influence
is on the wrong side at present. Of cours
I am not in a situation to attend their
conferences or teach in public, but I
am satisfied with what I have learned
from the various parties that there will
never be any union or prosperity with this
people, until there is some man sent from
abroad with firmness and decision of
character who will act upon the principle
of rightousness in presiding over this
Stake of Zion. I am in the enjoyment
of usual health and good Spirites, and
Still know that God reigns, and will
"Letter to John Taylor and George Quayle Cannon, 29 June 1886," p. 5, The Wilford Woodruff Papers, accessed May 5, 2024, https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/p/lxY6