The Brigham Young Center

Elder Orson Hyde,
Spring City.

Dear Bro:-Yours of the 23 ult. has been received. In relation to the matter you allude to, I am not aware that any exceptions have been taken, or, that any feelings exist against you in the minds of the brethren. Bishop Canute Peterson had been selected as the fitting person, and, notwithstanding we have thought of a good many others, including ex-Bishop Larsen, there is not one who seems to "fill the bill" like Bro Peterson.

Thank you kindly for your good feelings towards the brethren and myself, and may peace be with you, and the blessings of heaven attend your labors.

I am pleased to be able to say my health continues good, and that of my immediate associates; my feet are still tender, but I manage to attend my business, both in and out of doors, with but little inconvenience.

Yesterday we telegraphed in answer to a question from one of the Bishops "Receive tithing, make up your reports as usual, and retain all subject to the order of the first Presidency."

From Gen. Pleasanton's ruling, it does not appear that Tithing will be taxed as income, as it is a voluntary donation by the people, and as such, and so long as it <is> exempted from the enormous imposition Dr. Taggart would have exacted, the people should not be denied the privilege of donating, and of reaping the reward promised upon the observance of this sacred commandment.

Your Brother in the Gospel
Brigham Young