Riverton Oct 12th, 1895 Pres. Woodruff and Council. Dear Brethern When the Devision on national Party lines ^came^ I understood by reading the papers that the people were at liberty to join Ether of the parties, according to there own convictions. I also understood that that we were at liberty to accept any possion that the people bestow upon us, being nominated for the Lower House. In the next Legislature I accepted beleaving I was doing my duty ...

untill I heard the remarks of Pres. Joseph F. Smith on Monday last at conferance I would be pleased to know if it is Desired and proper that I Should decline said nomination, for my gereatest desire is to Honor those that Preside over me. Trusting to have an Earley reply, I remain your Brother O. P. Miller ...

Oct. 12 [18]95