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1868 February 18 Letter to James W. Penbroke

Title

1868 February 18 Letter to James W. Penbroke

Description

Pembroke's wife opposes the church but he is advised not to marry again at this time.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

James W. Penbroke

Date

1868 February 18

Location

Great Salt Lake City
New York

Subject

Domestic Dispute
Emigration

 

Salt Lake City U. T.
Feb. 18/68

James W. Pembroke
233 Fulton St N. Y.

Dear brother:-

I am pleased to hear that you purpose emigrating another season, If your wife is bitterly opposed to the Truth and you were to marry another wife and she were to learn it, she would undoubtedly prosecute you for bigamy and perhaps prevent your coming out another season.

I would advise your not marrying for the present for in similar cases of this kind I have known individuals who have suffered considerable and brought reproach upon the Church.

Praying God to bless you with all the faithful
I am your bro in the Gospel

Brigham Young