Woodruff, Wilford

File — Box: 5, Folder: 20

Identifier: IV

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Scope and Contents

To Ammon M. Tenney, November 24, 1879. Discusses the land purchase from the Barth brothers.
To Ammon M. Tenney, April 21, 1880. Grants permission from Brother Taylor and the council to use all tithing stock in the territory to help pay for St. Johns unless the brethren can occupy the land and pay for it. This to be used as a loan.
To Ammon M. Tenney, May 25, 1880. The Saints of St. Johns may borrow money from the church if necessary, but should do so only if needed. Can take contracts on the railroad if the stake presidents are consulted and a committee is appointed to protect the interests of the people. The political election for sending a delegate to congress is "one of the most delicate things between this church and the gentiles." Discusses the Barth purchase of land, water, and cattle.
To Ammon M. Tenney, May 27, 1880. Instructions to enter the St. Johns purchase by quarter sections rather than as a townsite, and to get a government title. Will have to go to Prescott to enter the land. Announces the appointment of Udall as bishop of St. Johns.
To Ammon M. Tanney, May 31, 1880. "The Mormons have a majority of votes in Apache County and it is a duty they owe to put their men in office. The people must be united in these matters."
To Ammon M. Tenney, May 26, 1881. One hundred men have been called to go to St. Johns. Erastus Snow, Brigham Young, Jr., and Jesse N. Smith have been appointed a committee to go to the territories and organize the camps for the railroad work. John W. Young was called in and told he must abide by the instructions of the Presidency and the Twelve.

Dates

1857-1986

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