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1869 April 21 Letter to M. M. Andrews

Title

1869 April 21 Letter to M. M. Andrews

Description

The first principles of the gospel are shared and Andrews is referred to W. H. Miles for further information.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

George A. Smith

Recipient

M. M. Andrews

Date

1869 April 21

Location

Salt Lake City
South Paris, Maine

Subject

Inquiry
Missionary Work

Salt Lake City, U.T.
April 21. 1869.

M.M. Andrews.
South Paris, Oxford Co. Maine.

Dear Sir:-

Yours of March 26. has been received, which, in behalf of Prest. Brigham Young who is absent from home I have been instructed to answer.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is identical with that recorded in the Old & New Testaments: -- The first principles of which are Faith: Repentance: Baptism for the Re-mission of sins; and the Laying on of hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. The Candidate, then, through faith & diligence becomes further enlightened in the Gospel, as the Holy Spirit may teach him & hence the gathering. & that unity of action so characteristic of the Latter-day-Saints in all their public movements.

As it is impossible in a brief letter to enter far upon this subject I will respectfully refer you to one of our Elders. Mr. W.H. Miles 117 John St New York City, who will communicate such particulars as you may desire to know -- & may be able to refer you to some Elder in your vicinity.

Yours with Respect
Geo. A. Smith