John Taylor, Diary, extracts, 1877-1886

File — Box: 7, Folder: 11

Identifier: I

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Scope and Contents

Minutes, 9 April 1879, 6 pp., says: "Prest. Taylor said ... We cannot afford to let go any of the principles Heaven has revealed, neither need we be blatant nor defiant. Shall we stop keeping God's commandments? No. But we must take a prudent course. If people would get married he did not know that he was going to try to help it. He much preferred marriage to whoredom, even if whoredom was according to law. Thought he would get out a form for the presidents to observe when recommending persons for plural marriages. Wished in future that recommends for plural wives be signed by the Presidents of Stakes.... Bro. Jos. F. Smith read a blank that he suggested be given by the presidents of Stakes, in cases of plural marriage, and the signature of the president instead of the bishop would Signify to the proper persons of what was intended. One to be given to the lady, the other to the brother. For instance:_________187_ To whom it May Concern: This certifies that A.B. is a member in good standing in the_____ Ward of the________ Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as such we recommend him to the House of the Lord."
Revelation Given through President John Taylor at Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 13 October 1882, 3 pp.
B. H. Roberts, letter to Burke Frandsen, 7 March 1933, concerning John Taylor's revelations
"An Epistle of Demetrius, Junior, the Silversmith"

Dates

1877-1886

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