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Box 4A

 Container

Contains 20 Results:

Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1879 November 22-1886 October 21

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 1
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1879 November 22-1886 October 21

Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1878 July 30-1887 June 4

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 2
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1878 July 30-1887 June 4

Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1878 April 20-1886 October 5

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 3
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1878 April 20-1886 October 5

Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1877 October-1884 December 27

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 4
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1877 October-1884 December 27

Report on Arizona Indians, 1879 September 15

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 5
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents A report, probably from Wilford Woodruff, describing his visit among Arizona Indians.
Dates: 1879 September 15

Mormon Political Battles, 1887 July 27, 1931 January 25

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 6
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1887 July 27; 1931 January 25

Church Business--President, 1882 June-1885 June 12

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 7
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1882 June-1885 June 12

John Taylor Revelations, 1882 October 13-1883 December 25

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 8
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1882 October 13-1883 December 25

Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1878 February 6-March 26

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 9
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1878 February 6-March 26

Trusteeship of the Brigham Young Estate, 1878 March 21-July 23

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 10
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1878 March 21-July 23