Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1879 April 14-May 27

File — Box: 2A, Folder: 26

Identifier: A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The appointment of Sanpete Stake President Canute Peterson as assistant superintendent of Manti Temple construction; a directive to compile membership records for Australian Mormons; a progress report on the European missions; a letter to Orson Pratt concerning publication of the Doctrine and Covenants and the calling of Logan Stake President Moses Thatcher as an apostle; discussion of statewide cooperative trade agreements; the submission of Mormon-written articles on polygamy for publication in the International Review; the donation of various church publications to the Andover Theological Seminary Library; letters to missionaries serving in Australia and New Zealand; plans to settle unpopulated areas of Utah; and a directive to maintain good relations with the "Lamanites."

Dates

1879 April 14-May 27

Conditions Governing Access

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Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.