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1869 October 19 Letter to the Presiding Elders, Bishops & Saints

Title

1869 October 19 Letter to the Presiding Elders, Bishops & Saints

Description

Elder James Brown is suffering from an affliction and is unfit for manual labor. Counsel is given to receive his preaching and administer to his needs.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Presiding Elders
Bishops
Latter Day Saints

Date

1869 October 19

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Personal

President's Office,
S. L. City,
October 19. 1869.

To the Presiding Elders & Bishops throughout the Territory & the Saints generally:-Elder James S. Brown, the bearer of this, has for five years, been suffering under a heavy affliction & is now unfit for manual labor, but desiring to do something for the support of his family, and having been requested by some of the Bishops to travel & preach in their respective wards. I invite all who may wish to assist Elder Brown. to receive him as an Elder in Israel who has been set apart to preach to, & instruct the Saints in righteousness. Praying God to bless Elder Brown & all who receive him & administer to his comfort, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Brigham Young