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1871 July 18 Letter to Elizabeth Matthes

Title

1871 July 18 Letter to Elizabeth Matthes

Description

Matthes is advised to pray and seek her own answer about relocating to Utah.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

David McKenzie

Recipient

Elizabeth Matthes

Date

1871 July 18

Location

Viola, Wisconsin
Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Personal

Salt Lake City, U. T.
July 18. 1871

Mrs. Elizabeth Matthes
Viola, Wisconsin.

Dear Sister:

As Prest. Young is from home, your letter must wait his answer till his return which will be towards the end of the month. I would say, however, seek diligently to the Lord in faithful prayer. If you feel it to be your duty to gather with the Saints, it is your privilege. to know for yourself what course will be best to pursue. The invitation is given to all who wish to serve God and keep his commandments, to gather with this people in these vallies, and thousands have already sacrificed homes and friends for the Gospel sake, and would cheerfully do so again if requested.

The Prest may have something to say to you however, & I will bring this before him when he returns.

Your Bro. in the Gospel
D. McKenzie Secty.