Letter from Brigham Young Jr., 20 January 1893

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Letter from Brigham Young Jr., 20 January 1893
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    Jany 20th [189]3 Prests: Wilford Wodruff George. Q. Cannon Joseph. F. Smith. Dear Brethren: We are very short of elders: many, whose time has nearly expired, wish very much to be home at the Dedication. A number have applied to be released in time to put in their spring crops, or their years work is lost. Some must be released in con- sequence of ill health. All this, makes it nec- cessary for me to remain in touch with this office, but I must have a warmer climate ...
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    2 called a pure woman. She gave them con- stant revelation: how many times the must administer to her: the particular part of her body which the enemy got into: and from what I can learn he invaded every crack and crevice from head to heels. The elders found a pleasant nook near the house and dedicated the spot to prayer, and here they received many precious revelations. Mrs. Jensen had them The elders administer to her, that she might ^believe that they believed in her &^ have all [cleave] ...
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    receiving the testimony of the Lord's servants. I send Bro. George E. Young, son of Lorenzo D., home: he has been here about three months: he will tell you his sin, com- mitted with a woman. I leave it to you, as to the wisdom of telling this your aged father George said and said to me, this will hasten fathers death when he knows it. I have no one here but Alfred Solomon, that I can leave in charge of the mission: I have ...
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    down: elders are hard to get I know and, perhaps I have not kept you thoroughly posted as to our wants: I have tried to do so, and I have to be forgiven for any negligence witnessed in m[e] by the Lord, or any brethren. Emigration business is at a low ebb. The White Star & Cunarder lines: have things all their own way. Second cabin for returning [delay saints] nearly twice first cabin on Guions steamers, which latter have ceased to run, and may never again [remove] traffic under the same favorable ...
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    and the present second cabin rates, or wait for a few weeks until Guions start their steamers. True Guions may go to [illegible] [page torn] but if the elders wait for their chance and the Guion Co. fails, they can [a wait here] by the church, which will stand good for their passage under those circumstances. Please answer this letter soon as you can, that I may feel at liberty to come home. God bless you. [illegible] [page torn] are the brethren. Your Brother [illegible] [page torn] Brigham Young ...