Our crops became free booty to their horses, hogs, cattle, &c. I was chased by about sixty of these ruffians 5 miles (or there was about 60 when they commeced and dwindl^e^d down to 62.) I fled south and my wife was driven north to Clay Co and for three weeks I knew not whether my family was dead or alive, neither did they know what was my fate, at one time I was three days without food. When I found my family I found them on the north ...

7 not be controlled nor handled, only upon the prin- ciples of righteousness. Such should repent and turn unto the Lord, and seek for the Holy Spirit to guide them. Judgments will begin upon my house, and from thence will they go forth unto the world, and the wicked cannot escape. Bles sed are the pure in heart, for my blessings await them in this life, and eternal life in the world to come. Thus saith the Lord unto you, my servants the apostles, who dwell in the flesh, Fear ye not your enemies. Let not your hearts be ...

Jackson an other poor widdow (sealed to Jacob Hamblin) sends one dollar and 25 cents to have her name recorded there. may all the widdows send in their little mites to help complete the house of the lord. my prayer to our heavenly father is that you may live to dedicate that holy temple and as much longer as you desire. from your sisters in the gospel Matilda P. C. Killian. Martha A. Jackson. Erastus Concho P ...

Know all men whom it may concern. That by an order of the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, assembled in Manchester Decr 15 1845. That our dear Brot Wilford Woodruff "President" should have a recommendation from this conference to the High Councel the Twelve in Nauvoo. bearing testimony to his Zeal and faithfulness in the work in which he has been enjoyed as president of ...

ADDRESS OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTEN- DENCY. To the officers and members of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Associa- tions throughout Zion: DEAR BRETHREN—While regretting the existence of circumstances depriving us of the satisfaction and pleasure of ming- ling personally with you, in your general conference gathering, we are delighted with the privilege of addressing you in writing. Our hearts are full of gratitude to our heavenly Father, and we rejoice exceed- ingly in the blessings of life and liberty so abundantly bestowed upon the youth of Zion ...

March 15th, 1889. Elder Wm. H. Thompson, St. George. My dear Brother William: Your welcome favor of the 1st inst came duly to hand. I am much gratified with your kind expressions towards me, in memory of my 82nd birthday anniversary and the many pleasant and agreeable personal asso- ciations of the past. I appreciate the warm feelings of friendship you express on your own behalf and on that of your family, Brother and Sister Cottam, Brothers Samuel & Jos. Hardy, their wives, and also Brothers Pymm ...

Salt Lake City, Utah, May 9th 1893. President Angus M Cannon and Counselors, Salt Lake Stake of Zion. Dear Brethren: With this we return the recommends given by you to members of your Stake to be present at the dedicatory services at the Temple. We do so for the purpose that you may carefully examine them and become acquainted with the standing of the persons recom- mended. There were numbers who gained admission to these services whose lives had, for many years, been inconsistent with their calling as ...

use of that, and as you travel gather more out of the multitude which is in the storehouse of the Lord, and from his servants, even of those prin- ciples of truth which shall guide the children of men. In as much as you are faithful you shall fulfil your mission, be satisfied with it, bring many into the kingdom, and again return to the presidency of this Church and again rejoice with them, and you shall see that it is one of the greatest blessings that has ever come to you. You shall be preserved when the Cholera and ...

Brooklyn N. Y. Jan. 4, 1897. By waiting to this date I had hoped I had hoped to receive full reports of Elders up to close of the year, but I will wait no longer, lest financial matters be wanted. There are no wealthy members of the Church in this mission, and when those who work by the day pay their tithing, it seems all they can well do. Only two persons pay regular monthly donations for the mission, and their names do not appear on the tithing list. Other ...

make you a nice sum of Money when you get married it will buy you a wedding suit. I hope you will always be a good Girl Love & honor your parents & Grand parents and honor God your Heavenly Father and always remember your prayers night and Morning. Keep this Letter and file away all your Letters while you are young so that when you become a woman you can see what was written to you when you was a little Girl I am much pleased to see how far ...