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1869 February 20 Letter to James Barkley

Title

1869 February 20 Letter to James Barkley

Description

Teachers are able to find employment in Utah. The Saints embrace the doctrine of gathering.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

James Barkley

Date

1869 February 20

Location

Salt Lake City
Carlyle, Illinois

Subject

Employment
Emigration
Gospel Doctrine

Salt Lake City,
Feb. 20th. 1869.

Mr. James Barkley,
Carlyle, Ill.

Dear Sir,

Yours of the 7th inst. has come to hand which I have read with much interest.

We have many common school teachers here -- men of various attainments; as well as a few professors of the high school, all of whom it would seem find employment.

The Latter-day Saints, embrace in <their faith> the Gathering as they do, for example, the doctrine of "Baptism for the remission of Sins" and act thereon as soon as their circumstances will permit; putting their trust in Him above who has said "It is my business to provide for my Saints."

With fervent desires in behalf of every honest Seeker after truth,

I remain,
Yours with respect.

Brigham Young