Correspondence that includes discussion over Salt Lake Thirteenth Ward Bishop Edwin D. Woolley's refusal to sign the temple recommend of a non-tithe payer; the plea of an imprisoned Swedish immigrant for moral support from his local church leaders; and questions about the salaries of Logan Temple workers.

A discourse on polygamy and the nature of man by Reuben Garten, a Las Cruces, New Mexico, man seeking employment with the church in its fight against the Edmunds law; a Philadelphia member's complaint about missionaries expecting free board; a report on the search for timber to be used in the construction of the Salt Lake Temple; a request for financial aid in maintaining a Mormon-run hotel near Temple Square; and discussion of possible road routes through southern Utah.

Correspondence that includes a request from historian Thomas Gregg for John Taylor's cooperation in his efforts to research and write the history of Hancock County, Illinois; a list of Mormon publications John Taylor supplied the United States Exchange for placement in reading rooms throughout Europe.

Correspondence that includes a letter from Parley P. Pratt thanking John Taylor for "acting as a peacemaker" between him and his wife; and a claim from Mormon widow Julia Adams contending the church owes her property.

A report, probably from Wilford Woodruff, describing his visit among Arizona Indians.

John W. Young's letter about the Mormon church's political image in the east and measures to counteract activities of its enemies; and a copy of an article from the Idaho Stateman claiming Idaho territorial Gov. William Bunn was forced to sign the 1885 state anti-polygamy test oath bill at gun point.

One of John Taylor's revelations affirming the need to obey religious principles even if they conflict with secular laws; a frantic request from Provo physician Hector S. Wisner for late payment on a debt while he fights an indictment and sentence in court for bigamy; and business correspondence with W. Wellock, author of A Text Book for the Mormon People, a book defending Mormon principles, including polygamy.

John Taylor's revelations concerning the ordination of George Teasdale and Heber J. Grant to apostleship; organization of the Quorum of the Seventy; the unworthiness of some church leaders; the sanctity of the temple; and reaffirmation of "the new and everlasting covenant" of plural marriage.

Correspondence concerning various issues, including publication of the standard works of the church; John Taylor's request for the timely reporting of stake business statistics; his memorandum responding to a church Wages Committee report; and grievances about financial problems from residents of the United Order settlement of Glenwood, Utah.

Copies of notarized deeds granting executorship and trusteeship of Brigham Young's last will and testament to Albert Carrington, George Q. Cannon, and Brigham Young, Jr.; and a release of property by Brigham Young's heir to John Taylor as trustee-in-trust of the church.