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1873 July 31 Letter to Edward Hunter and Council

Title

1873 July 31 Letter to Edward Hunter and Council

Description

Disciplinary action is upheld against David Brinton and Preston Lewis, allowing restoration upon repentance, but Brinton should not continue presiding.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young
George A. Smith
Daniel H. Wells

Recipient

Edward Hunter
Council

Date

1873 July 31

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah
Big Cottonwood, Utah

Number of Pages

2

Subject

Church Discipline
High Council

Salt Lake City, U. T.
July 31. 1873.

Bishop Edward Hunter and Council.
 
Dear Brethren.
 
In the case of the Presidency of this Stake of Zion against David Brinton and Preston Lewis for unchristian-like conduct, your opinion as submitted to us was fully approved.
 
We further decide that those brethren have the privilege of asking forgiveness of the people of Big Cottonwood and when forgiven, that they be restored to fellowship.
 
But we are convinced that David Brinton cannot preside in the ward with honor to himself and satisfaction
to the people.
 
We know Bro. Brinton to be a good man, and we appreciate his firmness and integrity, all we have against him is his lack of self government as witnessed in this disgraceful affair.
 
We sincerely hope that he will strive to overcome his hasty temper, and that both of those brethren will take course in future to gain the confidence of the people.
 
Wishing you peace and prosperity,
 
We have the honor to be Your fellow laborers in the Gospel.
 
Brigham Young
Geo. A. Smith
Daniel H Wells