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1872 November 13 Letter to Benjamin Becker

Title

1872 November 13 Letter to Benjamin Becker

Description

The Saints in Pottsville may choose a temporary leader until Church authorities confirm or appoint one.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

David McKenzie

Recipient

Benjamin Becker

Date

1872 November 13

Location

Pottsville
Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Church Leadership

Salt Lake City, U.T.
November 13. 1872.

Mr. Benjamin Becker,
Pottsville,

Dear Bro:

Yours to Prest. Brigham Young of Oct. 27. was duly received.

He instructed me to write to you that it is the privilege of the Saints, under the circumstances you describe, to select one of their number to preside over them, until the proper authorities shall designate another, or confirm the selection made.

Your Bro. in the Gospel

D. McKenzie.
Sec. Prest. B. Young.