1869 January 13 Letter to John Beal

Title

1869 January 13 Letter to John Beal

Description

Before getting married Beal should explain his situation and ask for confidentiality.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

John Beal

Date

1869 January 13

Location

Salt Lake City
Ephraim

Subject

Personal

 

President's Office
Salt Lake City,
Jan 13/69

John Beal,
Ephraim City.

Dear Bro

I received yours of the 10th inst. for counsel.

This is a matter you must determine for yourself; but, if you conclude to marry, I insist that before you do, you first communicate with the woman your situation, and exact from her a covenant of secresy.

Yours in the gospel
Brigham Young