Vault MSS 10 – George Reynolds Papers Number of Pages: 251 It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F10_p001.jpg) Published Semi-Monthly, Designed Expressly with Illustrations. for the G. Q. CANNON, Education and Elevation Editor and Publisher. of the Young. [handwritten note at top of page] G. L. Lambert 5 May 1880 Office of The Juvenile Instructor, Salt Lake City, May 5 1880 Elder Geo Reynolds Dear Bro: Yours of FR' recd. Pleased to learn from you & that you are well. Thanks for the copy for Catechisms. I congratulate you on the privilege you enjoy of looking back upon twenty-four years of faithful service as a Latter-day Saint; that you have retained the faith during that period without wavering; that you have so little to regret in reviewing the vista of twenty-four years; that your integrity is so well established and universally acknowledged; that you have the faith, confidence and prayers of all true Saints to support you now and to aid you in working out for yourself a noble futures. May the Almighty who has blessed you in the past continue to inspire you ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F10_p002.jpg) in the future, that you may never do such a suicidal thing as to mar the bright record you have made by any unworthy action, or forfeit your claim upon His continued favor by turning recreant to the faith! Our dear old friend, Bro. Barfoot as you are doubtless aware, is very poorly, and has been for some time. He told me yes- terday he felt considerably better, but still he looked very sick. What with poor health, domestic troubles and poverty, I fear he has rather a comfortless life. I wish it were in my power to supply a remedy for all his troubles. I have offered many times to take him for a ride thinking it would be good for his health, but he always de- clined, considering that his duty required his presence at the Museum. He has now consented to go for a ride as soon as he is strong enough as you may expect to see us come out and vis- it you some of these fine days. I enclose a proof of your article, which, please read & return at your realist conve- nience. I also send you a lot of copy which Bro Jas A Little has furnished us for Catechism Cards which I would like to have you read & pass judge- ment upon or correct in any way you may think best. Some of them are designed for Primary Associations or very young S.S. Pupils. Your Bro Geo C. Lambert ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p001.jpg) New York Sept 19th 1879, Elder Geo Reynolds, Dear Bro. Your very welcome favor of the 5th inst came duly to hand. The enclosed letter I saw handed to brother Schofield, He will be in the City by the time this reaches you, The company arrived all well and in the best of spirits. There arrival at Castle Garden caused a little comment in some of the papers, and the morning after the company left, the Everts circul was published which I persume, will be published in our papers for fear they should not, I enclose a copy, which I have no doubt will ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p002.jpg) interesting to you. I do not know what it will amount to, but this much can can learn from the issuing of such a document. That we have but few friends in the Cabinet at Washington, and that they are determined to peel the Polygamy in force. And use up the Latter Day Saint if they could, I have no doubt many of our enemies abroad will take license from it. And put in cir- culation a number of lies, and try and disturb our meetings In conversations with parties about us, many think Evarts has made a great mistake in sending such a document abroad but they do think that a stop should be put to polygamy, and are assured the government will do all in their power to surpess it, and punish those who enter into it, I feel satisfied this is the future generally. I know not what the Lord will permitt our enemies to do, but this I do know, that is, that all this will be for our good, one way or another. I used to think this natun, had about filled up its cup of iniquity, but I begin to think I know but very little about it, and it may be they have considerable more to do, before they get destroyed, or weak- ned. What they will do next I am a loss to say. We know the leaders of this great nation are againt us. Also the priests, and the flocks. besided Judges, Lawers, and poor Devils, to back them. And thank the Lord notwithstanding ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p003.jpg) all this, We live as a people, as a Colony, and soon in spite of them we will become a nation. While they who lead this nation to day. go to hell. And the nation go to ruin. What a blessing to know these things brother George. I learn that the great Duel is near a Settlement. I hope it soon will we settled, for it is a very unpleasent affair, fix it how you will, And has to a certain extent had a demoralizing effect upon the people, As there were party feeling about how it should, or should be settled which give rise to a great many unpleasant feelings and this will encrease unless it is closed up. I hope this will find you will. I had hoped to have seen you when Hyrum took me to see the Excit[--]s, but when there I found his permit was only to see them ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p004.jpg) I learned the the warden was in the City. or I persume I could have seen you a few minutes. My constant prayer is that you may have your health while in bondage, and the time is not far- distant when you will again have your liberty. If yours had been a test case, I should have my fears about your getting your liberty, but as it is I doubt not but you will obtain your freedom. I may be delayed for a short time, for I do not think it would be wisdom to ask many favors relating to the subject while the feeling exists that dose at the presant time against us. This will pass over after awhile And you will be free. May God bless you & your is the prayer of Your friend & Brother W C Staines ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p005.jpg) W. C. Staines 19 Sept '79 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p006.jpg) OPENING OF LIBERTY PARK JUNE 17th, 1882. Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Procession will form at the City Hall, Saturday, at 10 o’clock a.m., under the direction of the City Marshal, and proceed to the Park in the following order: Silver Band. The Mayor and City Council. Municipal Officers. The ex-Mayor and ex-Members of the City Council. Sixth Infantry Band. The Governor and Federal Officials. Fort Douglas Military Officers. Territorial and County Officials. Martial Band. Citizens at Large. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F11_p007.jpg) PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES. Selection, “Goblins,” . . Croxall’s Silver Band Reading of Resolutions, Deputy Recorder H. M. Wells “Hail Smiling Morn,” . . . Union Glee Club Dedicatory Prayer, . . Alderman A. H. Raleigh Potpourri, “World's Peace Jubilee,” Sixth Infantry Band Speech, . . . . Prof. Theodore B. Lewis "Pepito Galop,” . . . Beesley's Martial Band “Comrades in Arms,” . . . Union Glee Club Speech . . . . . . Ben Sheeks, Esq. “Col. Bush March,” . . Croxall's Silver Band Toasts and Responses. Fantasia, “Devil Let Loose,” . Sixth Infantry Band Declaration of the Formal Opening of Liberty Park, By the Mayor. Music . . . . . . . By the Bands ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F12_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Wedneday 27 1879 Dear Brother I am extremely oblige for the recomend you sent me I went to see about it yesterday and was in town all day but could not see anything at Bro Ridges untill this morning when I went down again and he promise me a job but the class of work he offers me is of a very heavy and dangerous kind and altho I am deficient of the Kind tools I should requ which I have not been in the habit of using and altho he will not be ready for a day or two as he is waiting for timber so I think while I am at leisure I will go and see Grove at the taberna or Geo Romney and see if they have not got something to suit me better before I decide about taking what ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F12_p002.jpg) Bro Ridges offer me providing I got the class of tool he require he wishes to be remembered to you Polly had a letter from Milly this afternoon All well at home I had a newspaper from Mother yesterday which I send by Amelia on friday when she come to you May God Bless you Your Truly Henry G Reynolds [the following is upside down at bototm of page] H G Reynolds 27-1879 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p001.jpg) Council House Oct. 5th, 1880 Dear Bro George I guess you think it strange that you have not heard any more about that letter what Charly had which he told us was from his cousin. the next day after seeing Jam I asked him to send that letter to Jam and he laughted and said that Jam tell him it was from A cousin of course I did I said to see if he knew any thing about them for I do not and he laughted and said it was A nother Charles Reynolds and not for him. Now when he got the letter and told me about it I doubted his word but he was so sure that they was relation and the ammoun of Lies he told bout it. I do not know how he thought of them it that he did not only fool me but John and the others. I think we were going to have a crowded ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p002.jpg) Conference the people are crowding in part this evening the streets are livey . I took farm folks up to day 8 Bushells of my fine potatoes. I hope you are well Bro Webber who is in the Co. O op was his to know if you want any thing it does not matter what it is you can have is by letting him know I should have told you this when I last saw you do you want A new pair of boots socks shirt pants or any thing so near if you let me know I can get them from Bro Webber who I know would be so ready to supply your wants good by I Remain your Bro Walker Reynolds [the following is written sideways on right side of page] W. Reynolds 5 Oct 1880 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p003.jpg) [written sideways in top left corner] W Reynolds 2 Aug 1879 Council House Box. B Salt Lake City August 2nd 1879 To Mr. Geo Reynolds Dear Brother I received your note this morning. And set down to answer it right strait. Bro Fergusons boy brought me the guard on Thursday evening and as I was going up to your House I took it with me and gave it to Polly, but she thinking it was nothing much put it on the flower bin. And I sold them they better look and see what it was for it might be some jewelry when Polly took and opened it and they all looke at it and p[-]st the[-] th[-]re said what they thought of it. They thought it was very nice. And I supose Polly took it up into her bedroom to keep untill she came on Monday. That is all I know about it. you will have time to write againbefore monday, so then you can say what is to be done about it. if you had ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p004.jpg) of told me on Wednesday when I was up there I would have known what to have done with it. I took your wifes up yesterday $20.50. on Teasdales and Young and Mar[--]s both good stores. I have [-] just been Across to the tithing Office to get some Hony what they said they would save for me then when I got there they had sold it all such things as that makes me mad. I like people to do as they say they will and not lie like they do. Milly and Alice did not get a cent from the Pinefore There is lot of cheating I believe do at that I heare. Sister Wells will be with you some time next week she was coming on Monday but she is going away on Tuesday and will Have to wait untill her return. They are all buisy getting ready for the funeral to morrow. Good by all is well I hope you are the same. Jane and the old Lady send there love to you from your Brother Walter Reynolds ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p005.jpg) LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 42 Islington, Liverpool EUROPEAN PRINTING PUBLISHING November 3 1872 AND EMIGRATION OFFICE. My Dear Brother George I received your letter and [--] was very pleased with it. I am now by my self so I thought that I would answer your letter. I could not find a good pen to write with so I wrote it in lead pencel I supose it does not matter as long as you can read it. Bro Gibbs says there is not enough money to pay me for the pa[--]ene nor the papers so you will be must send some more I will send the Infant Magazine very soon now and the herald every 2 weeks. I do print the Star now and get on pretty well with it. I told mother what you said about her coming to Liverpool so she is not comeing now. I should not like you to write to Bro Carrington because it would make brig [-]n like me and then you see if one dislike me why he can soon make the others [---] the [-]ame I have seen that [---] [---] ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p006.jpg) I will part with it. I will try [-]not to my [---] [---] live I am afraid about I [---] be [---] would like me to be but it will not be [---] [---] I have to do what I [---] more thats was what [---] to wanted. me to it all [---] parts print the star and [---] up and put what would [---] [---] [---] would [---] [---] [---] not watch [---] [---] once but open up and also clean. The boot in the morning. Sister Jackson is coming to Utah she wishes to see you. I hope when you see Cate remember me to her and tell her to wait untell I come then I hope she will have me. I am sure that I will have her. I am going to have my Portrait taken. And I will hence gave one all is will. I have no more to say this time give my love to all I know in [---] and tell Charley to write to me and also Julia I do not know what George Gibbs has sent or he us not let me see. I hope Polly is better ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F13_p007.jpg) now Mr Davis wishes to be remembered to you so favor by God bless you and all the family kisses for little Mille I Remain your affectionate Brother Walter Reynolds ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F14_p001.jpg) [written sidways in top left margin] [-]Cl. Madsen Dec 17. 1880 Gunnison Decbr 17th 1880. Elder George Reynolds Utah Pennitentiary Dear Brother! This is most likely the last from me, while you are in your present quarters! I thank you for your last of Septbr 24th- I was very glad to hear from yous. Your letters have been received by the family with great interest. You have indeed suffered for all of us. How will we reward you? You have been remembered in our prayers. We were glad to hear from Linius Wells, that some favors were bestowed on you, in day time. Now the time is soon out. Your calculations of economy, in regard to heighten your imprisonment for 30 days, were indeed humorous. I hope and pray that your nerves may keep steady; and I believe you know, how to help it. I have only been in prison one night, for preaching the gospel; and in regard to you, I do not know the affect of so long a time. But I believe, yes I know, that the Lord gives yous strength according to your circumstances. Your literary works have been read with great interest, both for the writings themselves, and because you was the writer. The winter have so far been mild except the very cold starts, and I hope it is favorable to you. "Longing" if it is given flight, has sometimes been hard on me. In your case, I hope you will be so interestingly ocupied in your works that the day of your reliese will find you perfectly ballanced in body as well as in spirit. If I have the opportunity I shall give you a call. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F14_p002.jpg) at April Conference. In regards to memory, I hope that your prison life shall not effect you anymore than to a passing shudder, once in a while. And when in the future, adverse points in our lives, is brought before memory, that it may be as looking out through a lighted street: we see the row of lights, and very little of the spaces between. The gospel, indeed is the Gospel of Salvation, under all circumstances. Elder (president of Sevier Stake) Franklin Spencer writes from Tennessee that that State is dying. Amongst other things he mentions is that forrests is dying by thousands of acres. Even beans, corn and flour, through a degeneration of the plants, can not be preserved from not more than a limitted time. Utah is not dying; but "omission" of duty, seems to be our worst weakness. There is in us a tendency to drowsi- ness; and I pray, the Lord for the power of the antidote, that we have received. At His coming He said the virgins would be asleep. He also said: two should be together, one should be taken, and the other should be taken left. Our Temple at Manti has advanced well last season. We expect to have it up to the sqare the coming season. We are busily getting out the rocks, and cutting them into shape. Hayess message on polygamy in Utah does not disturb us. It seems almost traditional among us, that God will fight our battles. But we may need something to keep the shells removed from our heads and hearts. Very respectfully your Brother C A Madsen ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F14_p003.jpg) Gunnison, Utah, June 21st 1879. Elder George Reynolds State Prison Lincoln Nebraska Dear Brothers! By this time imagine that you have fairly introduced yourself to your sojourn for a little while in your Lincoln im- prisonment. But for a writer "on the Book of Abraham" a prison may not be, exactly, what some might think it is. The world knows very little about punishment and reward; but it will soon The Comforter, I believe, has administered of its most sublime enjoyments inside prison walls. If they had comprehension, and could speak, they might say: We can do nothing with George Rey- nolds, he is outside of our jurisdiction, notwith- standing it appears as if we held him in our grasp. I hope you will let your friends know about your fare in general, so that the peo- ple may know. Probably you will have more visitors than you care about. By this time, I suppose, you know about the Cabinet meeting on the 13th, where your pardon was up for consideration. Four ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F14_p004.jpg) against and three for your pardon, according to telegram. Mr Devens was of the opinion that because you in the "testcase had employed every known means to break down" the prosecution, and to put the government to expenses, in se- curing your ultimate conviction, you ought to suffer the full penalty of the law, embodied in your sentence. Mr Devens must have a curious idea about defending a test case, as any case, if a defendant should not defend his case to the best of his ability. I am in correspondence with Ernst Gennert of Cal, (You refered him to me, I believe) about Beet Sugar manufacture I calculate to make some sugar this fall and winter. May the truth of Heaven fill you with joy and delight, in your confinement, and heavenly associates administer to you. Yours in the Gospel C. A. Madsen and family P.S. One woman (my wife) and five girls, took turns in presenting the petition for your pardon to the people of Gunnison, and obtained 286 signatures. C.A.M & Co [the following is written sideways in bottom left corner] C. A Madsen 21 June 1879 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F15_p001.jpg) [text written in black ink] The Pen, Tuesday 20 Jan 1880 Dear Bro. Carrington:- There are a number of my associates here who watch the daily papers with absorbing and increasing inter- -est as day by day of the allotted 40 set apart for law making, passes. They notice no hint in the Legislative Proceedings of any move towards the “Copper” bill and consequently often enquire of me: “Why is this thus?” They also regard you as their “main man” (quotation) if any thing is done and reley on numerous promisses affirmed to have been made by you that it should not be forgotten. Therefore I write this that you may know that you are still remembered and most carefully watched by an important (if not influ -ential) portion of the non voters of your constituancy Please do something, or poke somebody else up to do it. All well with me Truly yours Geo Reynolds [text rotated counterclockwise, written in red ink] Salt Lake City Dear Bro George January 23. 1880 Pres’t Carrington desired me to say that “It is by no means forgotten” & that he will see to it. He met Gen Butler a day or two since and asked him to see Tilford or Bennett & Harkness about looking up the matter & fixing up a bill, and the Legislative would pass it. All the boys wish to be Kindly remembered to you Yours as ever, R. R. H. P.S. Keep writing to Pres C. } also Bennett & Harkness } & others so as to awaken interest.} Geo F. is thinking of having the chimnies put up on his house ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F15_p002.jpg) R. R. Anderson 23 Jan 1880 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F1_p001.jpg) PRESIDENT'S OFFICE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. P.O. BOX B. Salt Lake City, U.S. April 27d 1885 Elder George Reynolds: Dear Brother: I answer to your memo, respecting "Mr. F having written to Mary, inviting her to the Islands." respectfully say: I understand they are Monogamists on that Island. And it would be introducing a system in there which might place us in very unpleasant circumstances and interfere with the interests of the Saints who reside there. The United States have made of it a National question. We have given strict injunctions about affairs in Mexico, that on people should not go there without first obtaining the consent of the State and National Authorities. It would be very imprudent to risk raising a National question of that kind on the Hawian Islands and therefore would not acquiese in a proposal of that kind Respectfully Your Brother: John Taylor. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F28_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Corporation, Mayor's Office, Salt Lake City, June 15 188 Geo. Reynolds Esq. Sir: The opening ceremonies of Liberty Park will take place on Sat- urday June 17, 1882, as per accompany ing programe. The Mayor and City Council will be much gratified if you can make it convenient to attend and participate in the exercises on that occasion. Very Respectfully Wm Jennings Mayor. by H. M. Wells Dep. Rec. Please be at City Hall at 9.30 A.M. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p001.jpg) House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., March 29th, 1882. George Reynolds Esq Salt Lake City. Dear Brother George: Your favor of the 23rd inst., accompanying a few copies of the speeches of the Southern Senators, has just been received. I do not know that I shall want any of those speeches; if I do I shall let you know; but such matter here is paid little attention to. The great difficulty with Members of Congress is they are crowded to death for time and have so many things sent to them that unless it is in the line of their labor, or upon some question that they feel personally interested in, such things are apt to be thrown into the waste paper basket unread. I would think that they would be of great service however in the south, as Bro. Morgan thinks, and I am glad you got out a good edition of them. I wish you would ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p002.jpg) tell Bro: Peurose that I would like to see the speech of Mr. Mills of Texas published, which he will find in the Record. He takes great interest in our people and though he has found if necessary, as they all did, to speak against polygamy, still his real feeling is one of great friendliness, and he thinks that that doctrine is one that we have a perfect right to believe in, and believing in it have a right to practice it. These views find expression in private conversation and would be unwise to make public. I have received a good many communications from you which I have not had time to answer, but which have been fully appreciated. I started again to read that which you sent me about the Spaulding Story and got partly through and have not had time since to look at it. Engrossed as I have been in business connected with legislation and with my own case I have found it exceedingly difficult to get my mind on to other subjects not connected therewith. This is due ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p003.jpg) House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., _____________, 188 . principally to the want of time. I have had no leisure. It has been almost impossible to have any method about business here, because I have scarcely known a day that my case might not come up in some form. It should have been decided weeks ago, but it has been postponed for one reason and another until now this announced that it will come up tomorrow for discussion in the House. Whether it will or not remains to be seen. The announcement has been made so often that I do not attach the certainty to it that I might if it had not been so after promised. The more I see of the movements of our enemies the more convinced I become that there has been more of a preconcerted arrangement in regard to this question than I thought there was in the outset. If there has not been such concert of action arranged for, then there has been wonderful facility and readiness to drop ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p004.jpg) into line to carry out the attack upon us. It is now evident to one that while it may not in the first place have been arranged for Murray to withhold the certificate from one (and of this I am not certain) yet when he hadving done so, confirms any belief that Hayes and Garfield acquiesced in the plot, and concluded with the leading republicans, to carry that plan out as the best method of getting me out of Congress, or, in other words, at striking polygamy a blow. While I remained in Congress I think they had the idea that they could not effect much; but by concert of action in the outset, bringing the pulpit and the press into line so as to agitate the question among the people, the politicians have hoped that such a public opinion would be created as would justify such outrages as they have perpretated in passing the Edmunds bill and keeping me out of my seat. The delay in bringing up my case has been, in my opinion, for the purpose of making sure work of it when they reached it. Ra[--]ey ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p005.jpg) House of Representatives Washington, D. C., _____________, 188 . of Massachusetts was too honest a man to fall readily into this scheme, and he spoiled the plan by making a minority report, which was so strong that, coupled with the democratic report, caused the managers of this scheme to fear that in the House the minority could be carried through. Then the Edmund's bill was rushed forward so as to take away from Ramsey and those of his thinking - of there were probably not less than twenty leading lawyers - the reason that they had for advocating my right to the seat. If you will notice in Ramsey's report he alludes to the absence of law upon this question and speaks about the propriety and necessity of law. When the Edmund's bill passed enormous pressure was brought to bear upon him by leading men to convince him that the Edmund's bill furnished the necessary ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p006.jpg) prohibition to keep me out of my seat. Day after day I have seen those men working with him, and while I have not known the subject of conversation I have understood because of my knowledge of the men themselves what the objects of their tete á tetes were. He has succumbed to their views, and now they feel more willing to bring the case forward, but if they thought that there was any considerable portion of the republican party who would not be willing to carry out the programme and exclude me from my seat I do not believe that they would consent for the case to be brought forward. The influences which they use are extraordinary. When a man is found to be favorable to us, correspondents are stirred up to write to the papers in his district denouncing him in one form or another, and preachers are incited to get up petitions to send to him, and leading men to write to him. Then he is remonstrated with by his fellow members, so that in a short time whatever ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p007.jpg) House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., _______________, 188 . feeling he may have had that has been favorable to us is completely squeezed out of him and he avoids our question with a sort of dread. Men who in the beginning of the Congress would talk quite favorably, and who have expressed themselves in the most outspoken manner, and had often said that they were going to make speeches upon our question, I find now quite indifferent upon the subject; they are as limber and nerveless respecting our rights as if we had none, and I know in several instances that this is due to the agencies to which I have alluded. The republican party has apparently made up its mind to destroy plural marriage and to wrest the control of the territory from our hands. That is the programme. I am now convinced that Garfield was party to it, a fact which I doubted in the beginning when I first heard that McBride and Murray ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p008.jpg) had visited Mentor and had an interview with him. A strong suspicion that this was true took possession of me when I heard his inaugral, and subsequent developments have confirmed me in the idea that he was party to the plan that has since been carried out. Willits of Michigan has stated - so I have seen in the papers - that he submitted his plans respecting legislation to Garfield and had his approval of them. He doubtless tells the truth. Arthur adopted the policy as a legacy from Garfield and as a part of the Administration programme. It is now looked upon as an Administration measure, and every man that belongs to that party is whipped into line with that statement. As to my own case I feel about it that the Lord can move upon the hearts of these men and so break down their prejudices that they will be forced to give me the seat; but looking at it from a ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p009.jpg) House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., ______________, 188 . human stand point, the prospects for that are very dark. There is nothing short of the miraculous power of God that can do this. Yet it is not because the case has not merits, for I have everything on my side except popular clamor and prejudice. If the democrats will be able to stand up for principle as they understand it, the argument of the case will put the republicans in such a position that they will be compelled to violate their own principles which they, all through the years since the war, denounced the democrats in unsparing terms for violating. I feel perfectly easy as to the result. While I see many things in which I have come short and am fully, conscious of my own weaknesses and inability, still I have endeavored to do everything in my power since I have been here to arrest this tide of opposition and to ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F2_p010.jpg) get men to look at matters from a reasonable point of view. If the seat should be refused me, I think Congress will be in a condition more to be pitied than the people of Utah. Better to be the parties wronged under such circumstances than to be the parties who commit the wrong. Brothers Moses Thatcher and John Henry Smith will start by the next train probably for home. They have been a great comfort to me since they have been here; I have enjoyed their society very much. Bro: John Irvine will remain with me while I stay here. With love to yourself and mutual friends, I am, Your Brother, Geo. Q. Cannon ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p001.jpg) [two lines obscured by scratch-outs] Dear George I have felt quite sick the last few days Mrs [--] Pratt came to see me yesterdy morning she was supprized to find me in such a state she say the drapery must be got down if if posible before I am sick I have sufferd considerable pain for days I cannot sit up nights my breath is so short its hard work to lay down. I have felt so disipointed not ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p002.jpg) seeing M G I have looked out for her since last Sunday morning I know the weather as been very bad for her to come give my best love & every other good wish to her. Harold as got cramp not very bad but enough to marrow him so that he cant rest so well. I have not head from Lizzie for two dy have sent along none. I hope your health will remaine good. Bro Crane administered to me last night & I felt better after, God bless you my dear Husband yours as ever Polly ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p003.jpg) 13 November Dear George I received your note at dinner time & was very glad to get it. I think we are having our share of bad luck Milly came along late yesterday afternoon to tell me our Nellie had fallen over the banestere & cut a big gash under her chin & knocked out three teeth she had to take her down to Doc Semour B Young. He straped it up it thought it would soon get well if she was careful not to get the cold in it. Julia & Jane have just been along to see Lizzie Julia say that when Nellie trys to eat it starts to bleed. I wanted to go home to the poor child but my feet & legs was so bad & Will was away with the [---]es tea[-] I could not [--] ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p004.jpg) Milly say sends me ward she is doing all right & dont want me to go till to morrow night so that I can be home on sunday. I am not feeling very well I have not been able to my books un to day only George Meeds slippars Slippers. I am sorry to hear about Carrington it seemes awful to think bout it. when our trials came along I cannot help but think they are light compared to any thing like that may do God enables us to hold fast to the end what ever comes along. I shall be glad to see you God bless you love to M G. the folks send love yours lovingly & devotedly Polly ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p005.jpg) 4 Dec 1885 Dear George after leaving Jan I went to Lizzie I stayed at Pollys to sleep that night I did not get home [---] time enough yesterday for Milly to come down. I did not see any change in Lizzie she seemed about the same as when I left her. I enjoyed my soft bed last night & feel all the better for it this morning I just woke out of my first sleep by hearing somebody at the coals shed I got out of bed & went to the window but could not see anybody it was so dark Milly say they [-]el[--] themselves freely, I must confess it made me nervious for quite a while after. My Bro Will as gone to stockton to work for about ten days. all the children are well & glad to have me home & I am glad to be ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p006.jpg) with them. Julia comes in to see me she dont feel extra well sends her love this weather gives me the blues. I hope Jan & M[-]y are well tell her I miss her kind attention to me already give my love & some kisses to her for me. & now darling I must leave of may God bless & preserve you from those of who seek your injurie is the prayer of your loving & devoted wife Polly ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p007.jpg) My Dear George I have just got a note from Milly telling me the deptuies have been up enquiring after you & me she told them we was not there she then slammed the door & ran up to Amelias she got out of bed & went in the shanty Milly opened the trap door & she went in the cellar Milly covered it over they serched the house & of course could not find her Milly says they never thought of there being a celler she thinks they will be up again soon with [---] &c su[--]eoner ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p008.jpg) Dear George, I am glad its all over but very sorry to hear Amelia as had such a hard time I hope all will be well with her now I shall go home to night all being well I am feeling considerable better than when I wrote to you this morning. I thought sure it would have been a girl with love Polly ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p009.jpg) Dear George I am very glad you are feeling so much better. I cannot say I am far I feel about the same I am just ironing your shirts & can scarcely hold a binder still I hope I shall so feel diferent I don't know what I shall do if I don't I felt the same as you about the other night I could scarcely belive you had been home I shall be glad to see you to night I have the blues pretty bad My love to you [---] ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p010.jpg) your caring & affectionate girl Polly I don't know whether you can read this my hand shake so ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p011.jpg) Monday Mar 23 Nov [1885] Dear George I ought to have sent you a few lines before this but my health as been so poor the last few days I have had no ambision for any thing I am so swollen from head to my feet I can scarcely see out of My eyes this morning they hang like bags of water. I think I shall try & come to you tomorrow night I feel as if I want to see & be [--] near you so back when I was sick. I see all the children yesterday Milly came round with them for a little while in the afternoon they was all well accepting Milly she as had a bad cold & cough. Lizzie is improving all the time she has been administered a number of [-] times the last week last night she had Bishop Allen & Her Herbet Fawely[--]. all the rest of the folks are well & send their love ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p012.jpg) Mother say you are to mind the ferrets meaning the dep she thinks they go under ground to. give my love to M[--]y tell her I think I shall almost frighten her when I come I look such a fright. do you think it will be safe for me to go home before I come down to you. Sis Graham was here last night she looked as pretty as picture wished to be remembered to you. I dont know of any thing else to tell you God bless you for ever yours lovingly Polly ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p013.jpg) expect we shall get there. Bro Caselton from the twenty first Ward told me he had just taken down some strawberrys to be exibited how is that for this time of the year I should think he would get the prize. I shall try & come on Monday I suppose Milly will want to come as well. My health is just not up to much I suffer a great deal with such a bearing down that it is hard work to get around some times. I feel the child move quite strong. to day I have felt quite low spirited some how I dont know the cause of me doing so well as been very cross the last week she is cutting more teeth & when she is awake she wants me to nurse her a great deal & its almost more than I can do just now I shall feel thankful when seh she can walk alone. Sister Hoffer is finishing my dress for me it was no euse of me trying to finish it I could get the time to do it. [--]larry likes school ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F31_p014.jpg) very much she feels quite peaved since she started to go I forgot to bye her a primmer today she felt quite disipointed I thought perahaps you might have one amoungst your books I have been looking but don't see one that would do for her it is getting very late the folks are all abed I feel as if it would do me good to follow their exampel I will not lose now I will that till the morning I may have somthing more to tell you I am very much like your selfe in regard to news I hear very little. Naomi Dow was here yesterday she say Dorcas is nearly ready to be sick & the nearest place that she can get a mid wife is fifty miles from were they are living. I should not like to be in that fix this will be the second time poor girl her married life his not what its cracked up to be. oh George it is just twelve years yeaterday since we buried our darling boy George when I look back it seems ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p001.jpg) Box 6 Lincoln, Neb, Sunday, 13 July '79 My dear family:- Last Sunday I was made happy by the accerpt of Polly's letters of June 27 & July 2, and Amelias of June 27 & 30. I am thankful Charley is better. Considering how lately it is since he had pneumonia you must be very careful he does not take cold, he will be naturally very liable to do so for some time, hence the need of the greater care. Yours are the only letters I have reveiced from the City. Bro. Daniel Tyler of Beaver wrote me a very kind letter on June 30. Please have its receipt acknowledged (as he so requests) and tell him I much appreciated its contents. I want to ask you two or three questions about home. How does the new kitchen answer, what are its advantages and its drawbacks? How have the peas, potatoes and apricots turned out? How do you get along for stove pay and coal? Send me the particulars. Ask Walter to see Geo. Lambert and get him to send me the "Instructor" from the time I left, Sis. Wells might also send me the "Exponant". Send me details of the news Harry brings from London. My health has been quite good since I have been here, last Wed -nesday I had a light bilious headache but it left me during the night. The weather has been very warm the last few days. On the 4th it was like Sunday, only we had a band come fron Lincoln and played us three times and two gentlemen gave us orations, one patriotic one humorous, _____ I trust Polly will see Milly does not stay out late of nights, it is a dangerous habit — To night the first month of my sentence expires, I believe, ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p002.jpg) I am still in ignorance of the reasons why the papers for my removal to Utah has not been acted upon. I have im -agined that as Congress adjourned without making any appropriations for the U.S. Marshals, that the U.S. Marshal of Nebraska is without funds, and so will make no move on the matter without his expenses are guaranteed. Some other brethren may know. Or it is possible that through some other mistake the papers may have been sent direct to the prison & the authorities here are waiting for the Marshal to act, whilst he knows nothing about them. I have no means of knowing any thing outside. I trust the brethren will continue to do such things as they may deem were and consistant to have one transferred according to the orders from Washington, as however well regul- -ated this establishment may be, it is much pleasanter being at home than 1000 miles away. At any rate I hope some will do me the kindness to send me the inside details of the mystery as I am certainly an interested party. Should I come back I will try and telegraph when I shall be at Ogden, then some of you come and meet me there, get a pass from Bp Sharp or Jim. (bro Salmon will ask him for it) or get some money from R. Anderson to pay the fare, come by the afternoon's train. I trust Julia will write to me, I am relying upon her for the particulars of the Sunday school services amongst other things. Tell Barford, Fowler, Howard, Richards &c to write to me. Since writing the foregoing I have received letters from C W Stagner, J R Howard, Sis King and Pres Taylor (July 3) also one from Julia of 2nd inst and one from Amelia of 9th. None from Polly. Amelia speaks of having sent me a number of letters received from other persons, they have not reached me. I fear you have forgotten my request to write in the early part of the week, otherwise they lie over until another sunday. You ask if I still want the portrait, of course I do, it is surprising how different is my recollection of the children, the faces of some of them are very distinct, but strange to say that I can recollect Charley least of all, I might say not at all. Continue to write as though I was sure to be here, they can easily be returned. I trust Charley will write to me. I also got a letter from Walter thank him for his many kindesses and ask him to tell those mentioned above that I have got their letters. The daily routine of my life contains nothing particular to mention this time, sufficient for me to say I am well, peacful and as content as can be expected, indeed more so. I can see a bright side even to this. It is pleasant to look at the bright side of all things. My love to you all and all enquiring friends, may the peace blessing and preserving care of our heavenly Father be with you all Yours, Geo Reynolds ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p003.jpg) I see the Anti-polygamy ladies state in their letter to Pre. Hayes that "in the Mormon' Tabernacle I boastfully pro- claimed my polygamous relations and asserted my right to marry all the women I chose to," also "that among my auditors was a gentile Grand Juror who reported my boast to the Grand Jury" I wish to say in reply to this, that - I have never, at any time, before or since my in- dictions spoken at a public meeting in the Tabernacle. The only time that I have ever spoken therein, was [--] c[---] at a [---] for a Sunday school jubilee, which I believe was since my in- dictment. I never but once addressed a public meeting in the old Tabernacle, now pulled down, and that was in 1865, long before I took a second wife. On neither of the above occasions did I in any way refer to plural marriage as a principle or to my own family relations or affairs. _ In no public meeting, at any place other than the tabernacle did I, before my indictment make the statements with which I am charged. The whole assertion is a fab- [one line obscured due to folding and fading] diem [---] to make of the above it is at their disposal. [the following is written upside-down at bottom of page] Address_ Mrs. Reynolds- Box B. Salt Lake City. Utah ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p004.jpg) Friday Morning — 10 Oct 1879 My dear Polly: — Today is an improvement on yesterday but if the sun would shine it would be still better. Today they are airing the bedding and whitewashing the big sleeping room. I imagine they expect a visit from the Grand Jury and want to look nice and clean. Young Mr Shaughnessy who took me to Lincoln is now one of the regular guards, as one of the old ones left on the first of this month. As the cage house is open today I am quite comfortable, I hoped in the early morning we should have had lots of sunshine. But the clouds appear to be thicking. I hope you are all quite well, as I am, except occasional slight twang of tooth ache, but as we now have a first class tooth puller I am all right if they come on too bad, He's always "nigh, nigh at hand" God bless you all, in every way in righteousness I have had no letters since you were here, Your ever loving husband, Geo Reynolds ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p005.jpg) (1) Noon, Thursday, 9th Oct 1879 My dear Polly:- From the way it rained, yesterday afternoon after you left here, I shall be very anxious to until I hear how you got home. I fear you must have been very damp and wet when you reached there, if it rained on the road anything like it did here. It did not cease until we went to bed, which was mighty early as there was no comfort standing around in the cages. This morning we have only had a few spots since we rose, and if the sun only shone it would be com- paratively comfortable. It is the boys faults partially that they are kept so much in the yard as when they were allowed to remain in the house during the day they caused trouble, and the innocent had to suffer with the guilty If Walter cannot get any wool, or any part that we need, I think that you had better use yours for the present towards making a bed for the young men. As if the new addition to the sleeping room is put up shortly, I shall not need the wool bed, we shall know about that before the very cold weather sets in. If we remain in the cages, without any other provision for warmth than at present I shall need the wool mattress and also some blankets more than I have now. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p006.jpg) 42 Islington Liverpool 30 October 1871 My dear Wife [POLLY] I really felt a little dissapointed in not receiving a letter from you to day. I sometimes think I will scold you a little for not writing to me of[-]ence of late. Then I think, poor girl, perhaps she is sick, and then I say to myself she deserves to be scolded for not letting me know. True I have received a letter from Julia and Charley but that does not make up for your silence. Supposing I was to write to Julia all the time instead of to you, how would you feel about it? I know. Then perhaps Heber won't give you a chance to write, well then if that is it I'll forgive you, only I hope he will not last long so. I have just reveiced a batch of papers in one of which I find Seps barn was blown down. How are his brothers doing. It is said some house caught fire near by, not ours I hope. I wish they would put names in the papers, so as a fellow so far from home would know., but I do not think it was ours. I presume you were considerably scared, it must have blown hard and furious. Let me know which of his brothers it was that was hurt. I am glad Heber is getting better, now the cold weather is coming on I hope he will get quite well again. I believe he will, and by the time the hot weather comes again I hope he will be over his teathing and bearly and strong. We have just read a telegram in the newspapers that President Young has fled. I don't scarcely believe it but if the Spirit of the Lord leads him to hide, all right. Only that Israel will be faithful, then I know the Lord will bring us out victorious. It is also said that ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p007.jpg) The cold that I had has gone away so I feel good. My face improves all the time. You would scarcely tell now that two months ago I was sick with the small pox. I think in another month I shall be pretty free from marks, the pits will of course remain for some time. I measured myself the other day. I am 5 feet 6 1/4 ins high, in my stockings, 36 inches round the chest and 33 ins round the waist, 14 round calf. I told you in one letter my calves had gone to grass but they have now returned, in good condition Our little man Walter is 4.ft 10 3/4 ins high. He is working away to be a composition, he is careful but terrible slow. He is very shortwinded so we have to be careful of him. I hope he will be able to learn the business for it will be a start in life for him. Though I do not think he will ever be a quick workman. I have not heard from home since I last write. I want you to send Barfoot three (3) cents. I got him to put a stamp on a letter for me and I told him I would send him the 3 cents. I do not think he will take it however. I had a letter from Staines this morning. He says he saw you and Heber and that the boy was better and would get well. He does not say anything about yourself. The weather is cold and very wet, dark, drear and dull, murky and unpleasant every way. But I suppose we must expect it now. I have not yet heard anything about Aunts money As you have become acquainted with bro Ward though his letters I must tell you an anecdote about him. A short time ago he went to visit some of his friends in Lucester- -shire, at one town he went to see an aunt, who told the peo- ple her mormon nephew had come to see her and he had two wives. At this a mob gathered and said they had run every mormon out of the town who had been there for fifteen years and so they would him. When the time came to go, his niece accompanied him to the railroad station about 4 miles off. The crowd followed. At first there were a good many, but they gradually dropped off until wl only two were left, they followed them all the way to the station The one was a little methodist chap the other a big fellow who Kept swearing he could lick any man with two wives whoever he might be. At last as they neared the station Ward took off his coat and hat, gave them to his niece to hold, and walking toward the man told him he had two wives and he'd see if he could thrash him. When he got near enough he caught the bully a tremendious blow in the face throwing him on to the ground at some distance, when he got up he gave him another cutting his face badly and flooring him again. The fellow then begged pitiously and ran, the little meathodist having already scampered off at full speed. He found a Mormon with two wives was one too many for him. Ward's niece said. I was dreadfully afraid Uncle George but I'm glad you knocked him down. He then got in the train and went on his way. I can tell you he is strong. He goes it on his muscle. He is the heviest missionary we have. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p008.jpg) bro Wells, O. Hyde and others, in cluding the President are charged with murder, and that H[--]skins has been sentenced to three years imprisonment. I guess it is true. Well they are getting their way for a short time, but if they ever carry out their plans to rob and despoil the saints I am mistaken. I hope to hear of Salt Lake City being burned first, and everywhere else where they can get to. Patience, Faith and Patience will bring us through. I had a very happy day yesterday. On Saturday Geo. Gibbs and I went to Bedford Leigh, a manufactur- ing town about 25 miles from here. The folks there are mostly youngsters. Full of life, I almost thought I was in Somers Town again as it was in days of [-]old. Perhaps one thing that made me enjoy it more, is that there is one girl there that puts me very much in mind of you, Her name also is Polly. There is also one of them that looks much like Liz when she was 23 or 24. Well Geo. and I had a good time, The meetings were crowded, and we felt free in singing. After the meetings we went (some 40 to 50 of us) to the house of the branch presedent and there we sung the songs of Zion, some to the old, old tunes and some in Valley style. Geo was in his element. Amongst others we sung "Gently rise the sacred strain" to that old tune I like so much. It made me think of days past, before you were Mrs. R. Not that I want you think by that remark I regret the past. No I was never happier than now. My married life has been its happiest days. Well no more on that, Bro Ward was also there ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p009.jpg) Tuesday Morning July 22. '79 All well. Health good. Very lazy. Out door life makes me sleepy. I am out of Stamps please send me some 1¢ & 3¢ stamps, or my letter writing will be cut short. When I get them I will try and write a seperate letter to both. I hope yourselves and the children are all in good health. Love to all. yours ever Geo. Reynolds (Box 423) Let me know before you come again so that I may have my dirty clothes ready to hand to you. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p010.jpg) [page is headed by postal card insignia and postage stamp depicting profile of woman] POSTAL CARD. U.S. POSTAGE ONE CENT [the following is a date stamp] SALT LAKE CITY UTAH JUL 22 Mrs. Reynolds Box B. Salt Lake City ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p011.jpg) 17 Oct. 1896 My dear Millie, I ought to have written to you several days ago, but I have let it slip on from day to day. I paid Dr. Bowers the $1000 on the date you mentioned, so that is all right, and we are square on Ca[--] a/c Amy wrote you a week ago and we all mailed the letter, so I got the insertion from her at dinner time to day and now enclose it Sister Goold has been very sick of a fever, and is so still, but she is improving. She is up at our place, as the old gentleman could not pay proper attention to her. So Aunt Mary has had her hands full again. All the children are well. I was at Provo yesterday attending the exercises of the B.Y.A Founders day. Alice, Nell & John seemed to be exceedingly well. Amelia's Aunt Uncle, her mother's brother, came down upon them suddenly from St. Louis. He is now visiting his sister [-]s Woalfenden at Bea[--]h. The weather here is delylitful I never knew it finer or pleasanter. The baby Alice Horsley had a short time ago is dead, and Frank Evans baby is very sick. Grandma was well when last I heard Regarding Sis. Goold's fever it much resemples Typhoid, but Dr. Wilcox, who is attending her, does not think it is; possibly it is intermittant fever, as some days she is so much better than others. Affectionately your Father G.R. Julia continues awful cross, Bueford is not weaned yet. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p012.jpg) 21 Sept 1896. My dear Millie: Your note of 17th reached us today, we were glad to hear that you had arrived safe at the city of the Angels. We are all well at home, except Julia. Aunt Mary has been trying to wean her, but she got so sick that she had the to have the breast given to her again. This is the second attempt. On Saturday I was at Kays -ville, while there your Charles came to see me. On his way up he had visited the folks at Provo; and he stayed at our place about five or six hours with your aunt and the girls. He came up to make purchases and had to return on Saturday night to be ready for them when they arrived at Melford. The folks think he is something like Harry Dean. There are no letters for you. I suppose he will write direct. On Friday & Saturday we had the heaviest windstorm that has visited this region for more than thirty years. The wind did not blow so swiftly as the day the temple was dedicated, but it lasted so long and extended so far. The folks in the 20th ward house were badly scared. Some plaster fell in one of the bedrooms & it rocked badly. 22 Sept 1896 Aunty's breasts have dried up, so she can't give Julia any more, but Julia is better. Aunty expects to go to Provo next week and return home on the morning of 30 Oct. All well Your affectionate father, GR ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p013.jpg) 4th. That all means thus collected for this purpose be sent by draft, post office order, postal note or otherwise to Elder Geo. Reynolds, (the Treasurer of the Union,) Box B, Salt Lake City, who will return receipts therefor. 5th. A list of all who give should be retained by the Secretary in the school as a memorial. Your brethren in the gospel, George Q. Cannon,} General Superintendency George Goddard,} of the Deseret Sunday John Morgan.} School Union. Salt Lake City, August 6th, 1891. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p014.jpg) Salt Lake City 7 Jan. 1905 My dear Millie: I enclose you two receipts on ou oo eu account. This makes $10000 paid, and leaves a bal -ance, if I understood John aright, of about $12.00 Your parcel of precents came to hand this morning, and we unitedly say "Thank you." Clifford is particularly pleased with his book. He has two other books but they don't particularly seem to interest him- this one does. All well in 19th, 20th, and 21st Wards. Alice is with us today- in fact has been here several days. She goes home tomorrow. Harold is now in northern Germany. All the boys are in work, one place or another and May is still at Auerbacks. John Russell is having a bad time with his rheumatism, an Jack has done scarcely any work since he came home. He hopes to go to work in a day or two. They are getting some kind of a thing; recom mended by Dr Wright, to put on little Gwendolyn's bad leg. Dr W. says it is not in the least deseased, and holds out strong hopes that this instrument, brace, or what ever it is, will cure her. It costs $1500. The weather is pleasant, a little colder than the ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p015.jpg) average, and just enough snow to make the lanscape white. Trusting that Charl, the youngsters and your -self are all well. I remain, your affectionate father G.R P.S. I had a letter from my brother Arthur in London as Christmas, and a parcel of <[-]u[--]sh> p[--] & [---] which he sent by mail. It was pretty good. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F32_p016.jpg) OFFICE OF The First Presidency of the Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. P. O. Box B. Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 20, 1896. My dear Sir: Your favor of the 18th inst. reached me yesterday. I fear my reply will not be altogether satisfactory. Not that I think of offer- ing any opposition to the proposed marriage, for I realize that that would be useless, nor from any objections that I have to you personally, for I know nothing regarding you, only what Millie has told me, and that you may be sure from the condition of her feelings, is all good. My regret lies in the fact that, as a rule, marriages between persons of different religious beliefs seldom result in happiness to the contracting parties. So the objection in my mind is one of principle not of a per- sonal character. Nor, from all I have yet learned, do I blame you in the matter. Your letter to me is all that, under the circumstances, I, in my position, could ask. I as a Latter-day Saint, with an undoubting faith in the divinity of the work committed by God to the Prophet Joseph Smith, deem Millie’s action a very risky piece of business, but she is sufficiently old, and of sufficient experience to know what she is do- ing; she has her own free agency and she will use it. I have long since learned it is of very little use arguing with a girl as deeply in love as she is. Therefore, with the view of the future probabilities, I can only let matters take their course, with the hope that the Lord, who, in His providences, orders all things for the best, will so shape your lives that my fears will not be realized. With love from all to Millie, Sincerely Yours, Geo. Reynolds. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F3_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City, Utah, July 2-1880. My dear Brother George, Your favor of yesterday has just been opened. I thank you for the copy of Bro. Pratt's letter and shall be greatly pleased to receive yours which called it forth. Thank you for writing me about Zedekiah. When I get at the business I have in hand connected with that subject, if I find anything different to what you state in my researches I will then bring it to your notice. From the quotations you make I am inclined to think that you are correct. I shall make enquiry respecting good conduct allowance of time as soon as I can. I have been greatly pushed since I have been at home, and shall be probably for a little while. I have made several ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F3_p002.jpg) several enquiries respecting Mr Chase. I met Mr. Millar of the Marshall's office last night and he told me that Chase was yet in Washington, and they had received a telegram from him there. Now, what shall we do respecting your case? All I know about his movements is what he told me and what I communicated to you. Should his visit be delayed it probably will be the better thing for the action to be taken that was decided upon before I reached here. That will bring you a certain amount of relief at least, and will make your position less irksome than it is at present. Let me hear from you upon this point. Of course when he comes (should he do so) I shall talk fully with him respecting the good conduct allowance independent of any other movement which may be made for your release. Would you be in favor of appealing to the Judges and Van Lile on your behalf? If you have no objection, and it meets your feelings, I will make that appeal to them with- out hesitation. I have been unable to find such Thackery Works as I think would suit you. I wanted "Vanity Fair" or the "Newcomes". I could get you the "Virginians", but it is scarcely so interesting as some others of his, but will sent it if you wish. I was promised that some magazines should be sent to you. I told them that they must let me have the bill, but that was declined. As ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F3_p003.jpg) As I am so crowded that I cannot get time to write myself, I have taken the liberty of dictating this to Bro. Irvine who kindly relieves me by being my amanuensis. With love, I remain Yours truly, Geo. Q. Cannon [the following is written sideways on right margin] J. Nicholson 2 July 1880 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F4_p001.jpg) Brigham City. Jan 11th 1881. Dear Brother Reynolds, I have often times desired to write to you but have neglected to improve the opportu- -nity until the present. I suppose that a great number of people will obtain their salvation and some kind of glory without making very little, if any, what is called personal sacrifice. But to gain a Celestial crown and be exalted to the fullness of the God- head, I believe, one and all will have to pay, one time or another, a big price, all he is able or capable of paying. Some are called to pay in one way and some in another. All tending to forward the purposes of God in accomplish -ing His designs for the good of the whole, all mankind His offspring, however bad many of them are. Some pine in exile having been driven from their home and country, Some pine in dungeons, some perish by the ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F4_p002.jpg) Sword, some suffer at the stake, some expire on the cross, and others, like Joseph and Hyrum are called to be martyrs and receive death at the hand of an infuriated mob, whereas it has fallen to your lot, in the progress of the work of God to be cast into a penitentiary: which may be considered your part to fulfill, as you move forward in your path to the fullness of the Godhead. Do you regret it now? When you shall have been seated upon the throne of your glory will you then regret this part that has been allotted you? Every day of your imprisonment adds lau- -rels to your crown, adorning it with lustrous and imperishable jewels. The Prophet says "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth glad tidings &c." Allow me to add how beau- -tiful and lovely is he, who, for the gospels sake and glory of God can abide without complain -ing and murmuring against the providences ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F4_p003.jpg) of God, and pass years of his life within the walls of a penetentiary, having committed no crime, in- jured no one, done one any injustice, and whose enlightened conscience gives proofs of his innocence before God and man. Well Dear Brother Reynolds, please accept this as a testimonial of any remembrance sympathy and love. People generally speak very highly of your Warden General Butler that he treats his prisoners with great kindness, those, whose conduct and behavior will justify. I hope so and that you are among the favored. I pray God to bless and comfort you with His Holy Spirit that you may feel your yoke easy and your burden light. Your Bro. in the Gospel, Lorenzo Snow ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F4_p004.jpg) Lorenzo Snow. 11 Jan 1881 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F5_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City, U.T. June 15, 1880. Elder George Reynolds, Dear Brother: Yours of June 2nd was received per hand of Sister Eliza R. Snow. I was pleased to hear from you by letter- as I have also been from reports of the brethren who have called to see you from time to time. As regards Bro. Cannon's moves in your behalf, we feel assured he is doing all that lays in his power in the direction you desire; allthough he has not said much about it. The unsettled state of affairs in the East for some time past will no doubt cause him to be cautious how he moves and what he says. Congress is expected to adjourn to-morrow; should it do so, Bro. Cannon will shortly be at home, when he can make such expla- nations as he may have. Your letter was presented to the Apostles at their meeting last Sunday week, and the suggestions therein were favorably considered as proper measures to be adopted. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F5_p002.jpg) Steps will be taken as soon as the brother ar- rives at home, who was proposed to endeavor to make the necessary arrangements in contemplation. Should he proceed, we will take steps to have matters put into as good a shape as possible without delay. I am pleased to hear of your continued good health, and trust that ere long everything will be all right. You are ever remembered in our prayers. The general health of the brethren is good. Elder Richards returned last Sunday week from a trip East, visiting the Hill Cumorah, New York State, Massachusetts, Washington &c — Spent two days with Bro. Cannon. Praying the Lord to bless and comfort you, I remain, Your Brother in the Gospel, John Taylor. Bro Wm Jennings may give you a call soon. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F5_p003.jpg) Salt Lake City, U.T. July 3, 1879. Elder George Reynolds, Dear Brother: We have had the pleas- ure of perusing two letters received by your family from you since your arrival at Lincoln, Nebraska, and have also met Bro. Wheelock who returned here yesterday. There has seemed to be some misunderstanding at the Department in your not having been sent to Detroit, Michigan, yet from your letters we learn that you have been kindly treated by all with whom you have been associated since you left our Mountain home, and that the officers of the Lincoln Penitentiary have been very gentlemanly and kind to you - at least so far as the rules will permit - which is probably as well as though you had gone to Detroit. We have not written you before, having our attention drawn to several matters. You have ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F5_p004.jpg) no doubt heard of the suit pending in the District Court, the complaint having been filed on the 15th June, and papers served on Monday, the day you left. The answer was filed in the Clerk's office on Monday evening, June 30th, which you will find in the Deseret News of that date; there has been some talk of compromise, but of these things we pay but little attention. The decision of the District Court in the case of J. H. Miles has been before the Supreme Court until yesterday, when the same was affirmed. An appeal has been taken to the Supreme Court of the United States on the grounds of which you are conversant. Messrs. Tilford and Hagan are engaged as Attorneys for Miles. Congress adjourned on Tuesday evening. Elder Cannon is expected to reach home next Sunday. The summer, thus far, has been very dry in the Southern part of the Territory. We have had very nice rains here, and the grain Crops on the dry farms are much better than ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F5_p005.jpg) expected for some time. The health of the people is much im- proved, the mortuary report for the month of June shows the total deaths 12. Bro. George, you are continually remembered by us. Be of good cheer; your present imprison- ment may not be of long duration, and in any event, will result in your ultimate good. May God bless you. Your Brother, John Taylor. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F5_p006.jpg) Pres. J Taylor 3 July 1879 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p001.jpg) [sketch of US congress building in top left corner] Forty-second Congress U.S. House of Representatives. Washington D.C. April 24, 1872. My dear Brother George: If there is one thing for which I feel more condemned than another, it is that I have not written to you oftener. I was sent down here in the Winter, the President and Bro. Geo. A. having telegraphed from St. George for me to go. I was so busy here, the ten days I remained, that I omitted correspon- dence almost altogether. I returned home a few days before the Legislative Assembly met. The labors in that, joined to my other duties, kept me exceedingly busy. That body adjourned at 2 o'clock Saturday morning, and on the next Monday morning the Convention met. We were in Session two weeks. My labors there, coming so closely upon the legislative work, bore heavily upon me toward the close, and ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p002.jpg) the two last days I broke down and would have gone to bed could I have got off. On Monday the President told me that he wanted myself and the other two delegates to start immediately for Washington. I was still sick; but the next train which left for the East took us as passengers. My health was quite poor, for me, after I reached here through taking cold, though I improved in health in coming down. I am now in good health. I have felt anxious to write to you for one reason, if no other. During the Convention, the infamous Associated Press Agent at Salt Lake City telegraphed a pack of lies about our proceed- ings, among others something to the effect- as I saw afterwards by the papers- that I had been in favor of the concession of polygamy and urged it in the convention. Whether this crossed the ocean or not I do not know. If there is anything in the world about which I feel extremely sensitive, it is reports res- pecting my faith or conduct in connection with the work. To abuse me and falsify my motives and ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p003.jpg) [sketch of US congress building in top left corner] Forty-second Congress U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Washington, D. C.___________187__ actions as a Latter-day Saint, has, I am thank- ful to say, no effect upon me except to provoke a smile. The Lord has enabled me to overcome any sensitiveness upon this point, at least so much so that abuse is not in the least degree painful to me. You doubtless saw and read the Constitution. The 5th section of the Ordinance was proposed in Committee (I was chairman of the Com. to draw up the Ordinance and Bill of rights) by Mr. Fitch, who wanted either it or a clause prohibiting polygamy inserted. I op- posed both; I wanted a Constitution like that of other States, and advanced strong reasons, I thought, to support my views. The Committee agreed with me, and they were voted down. Mr. F. afterwards saw the President, and the latter sent for me. The clause which now stands was suggested as proper for a hole to be left for Congress ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p004.jpg) to fill. The plug to fill it- if any were inserted at all- was that the Legislature of the State of Deseret "shall pass no law legalizing polyg- amy or plural marriage." This was to be the extent of the concession. Anything more than this would be voted down by the people. The members of the Convention of our people appeared to at- tach too little importance to this clause; they did not appear to perceive how big a nigger might be hidden in that fence. I spoke to sev- eral of them - Bro. O. Pratt, C. C. Rich and others -that if they had any speeches to make in defence of polygamy and against any concession, this was the point at which to make them. My suggestions drew out all the opposition which was manifested. I was really afraid it would pass too tamely. I had been intending to make a speech in reply to Mr. Fitch's; but as I was Chairman of the Committee, and had to defend this clause, my gun was to a certain extent and in a certain way, pointed in a different direction. But if our folks attached too little importance to this clause, our enemies attached too much. They ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p005.jpg) [sketch of US congress building in top left corner] Forty-second Congress U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Washington, D.C.________187____ thought we were ready to abandon celestial marriage on condition that we would be admit- ted into the Union. Hence, their telegrams about my "betraying the Mormons," &c which they tele- graphed. They were really seized with fear, and thought that by a coup de main of this kind we should escape their grasp, and achieve our independence by becoming a State. They still have this fear, and for months now they have been proving, by extracts from our writings and discourses, that we would be terribly inconsistent if we were to concede polyg- amy; in fact, that we could not do so without denying our religion. The poor devils think that we have no more regard for principle, prob- ably, than themselves. They would sell out them- selves and principle, too, to gain any seemingly desir- able end. But it is, to say the least, amasing to witness ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p006.jpg) the anxiety they manifest that we shall not deny our religion, and especially polygamy. As the above contains a piece of inside history which you may not learn from any other source I have desired to write it to you. Of course, you will perceive the propriety of not making it public. Let me say for your satisfaction that no man of the First Presidency or Twelve Apostles has ever had any idea of giving up the doctrine of celestial marriage, or its practice; certainly have never made such idea, if they have had it, public; but, on the contrary, have expelled the determination to obey it let the consequences be what they may. The Supreme Court decision knocks McKean's proceedings into nullity. When I think of the reign of terror he maintained in Salt Lake city for so many months past, I shudder at it. It would have been unbearable had not the Lord bestowed His holy spirit to comfort and sustain His people. That "ring" meant murder, and the Lord above has prevented them from shed ding blood under a judicial guise. McKean, Baskin, J. Rob. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p007.jpg) [sketch of US congress building in top left corner] Forty-second Congress U.S. House of Representatives. Washington, D. C. ___________187___ inson Walker and Lawrence are here, busy as they can be, to stop the admission of the State and to secure the passage of the Voorhees Bill. Hollister is here also, we saw him on the street just now. Hell is moved from beneath at the prospect of the Saints having peace and freedom from the machinatons and judicial attacks of the "ring". But hell will be defeat- ed, though it may gain imaginary triumphs. We can afford to watch, labor and wait, for though the hour of victory and triumph may be delayed for a little while, it will most assur- edly come, and be all the more glorious for the trials which have preceded its dawn. We are busy every day. Grant told Mrs. Fitch yesterday that he would not sign the Bill for the admission of Deseret, if it were to pass Congress. He would never consent to her admission until the outside ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F6_p008.jpg) element was in the ascendency, or until the people had forsaken polygamy. The prospect is that he will have a strong opposition to meet in the approach- ing campaign, and he may be beaten. I think he will. Influential members say that we shall be admitted next Winter, that it would be unwise to press it to a vote this Session; as we are on the eve of a Presidential election. We are now using all our influ- ence to prevent inimical legislation; if we can prevent this, with this U.S. Supreme Court decision, we can get along for awhile very well. Geo. Lambert has written me that he would write to you about sending more cuts. I would like you to select one what you can and send by the imigra- tion. I bought a few in N.Y., but the chance there is very poor. He has not written me whether he has sent or was going to send you money. Will you kindly write to me at this point, directed care of Hon. W. H. Hoop- er, House of Representatives, and let me know what you can do and what I must do. Bro. Evans is helping Geo. run the Juvenile during my absence. Bro. Hooper joins me in love to you, Bro. Gibbs and all the Elders. I shall be pleased to hear from you. That the Lord may preserve you from every evil and bless and return you in peace and safety is the prayer of Your Brother, as ever, Geo. Q. Cannon Elder Geo. Reynolds, 42. Islington, Liverpool, Eng. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F7_p001.jpg) House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., Feby 13th, 1880. George Reynolds Esqr., Salt Lake City Dear Brother: Your favor of Jan 24th came duly to hand, and I was, as usual, pleased to hear from you. Your philological and other studies in connection with the Book of Mormon must be very interesting and I trust they will serve to relieve the monotony of your confinement. There are indications that matters regarding our people will be presented before Congress this winter in an interesting manner. Already there have been introduced into the House several bills of the usual character, — providing for the dis- franchisment if practisers of and believers in polygamy, &c, and on the 11th inst. a similar bill [the following is written sideways on top left side] Geo Q. Cannon 13 Feb 1880 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F7_p002.jpg) was introduced into the Senate, which provided that the practice of a belief in polygamy should be a sufficient ground for challenge in a juror and au- thorized the President to grant amnesty to such past offenders as he might think proper. On the other hand, I am informed that leading Democrats have stated that if Utah would adopt a state constitution containing a satisfactory guaranty respecting polygamy, she might be admitted as a state, and thus settle the vexed Mormon question. At the present time it is difficult to forecast which may be the result of the present agitation. I lately wrote to the warden of the Kansas penitentiary, who sent to me several reports and other documents in relation to the institution. They contain some excellent suggestions in relation to prison improvements, management discipline &c. and I have sent them to Brother Joseph F. Smith, for the consideration of members of our legislature. With regard to your health: Should it continue poor and should your confinement seriously threaten it, I might, with a certificate of physicians to that effect, be able to do something for you. Do you not think that confinement is seriously undermining it? Elder B. F. Cummings Jr. who has been laboring in New England, has been with me since Jan.19th assisting me in looking up arguments, precedents &c with which to meet measures now pending in Congress. He sends his kind regards as does Sister Cannon. Her health has been very poor lately, but is improving. Praying the Lord to bless you, I remain, with kind love, Your Brother, Geo. Q. Cannon ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F8_p001.jpg) Nephi, Juab Co, U.T. September 6th, 1879. Elder George Reynolds Salt Lake City My beloved Brother The old familiar hand writing I recognised on the envelope was a reproach to me to think you should be the first to communicate when I should have done so weeks ago. Brother George I have been a slave overworked, the days never seemed long enough; I have been so tied up in business that I have had to neglect, not only my friends, but, what I consider of greater import than the gathering of perishable riches. I have had to work early and late on this Railroad business but I am happy to say I am almost through with it and return to my, what I con- sider, more legitimate business. But Brother George I do not forget you I do not think there is a man ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F8_p002.jpg) [Column 1] in Israel, for whom prayer is offered up, that receives more fervent prayers offered up for him, than yourself. In our Sabbath Schools, our primars where the sweet prayer of purity and innocence is uttered, you are remembered and fervent blessings invoked upon yourself and your fam ily. I heard a lady remark the other day, she was sure that Brother Reynolds was blessed because of the fervent prayers of her dear children. This lady has no children of her own but has one of the most interesting Primaries in the county. "Yes" remarked a Brother who stood by, "far more so than his persecutors." We all understand yours to be a test case. It is so understood in heaven. We know, dear George, however inconsistent we may act, as a people or as individuals, that Our heavenly Father through his son, our beloved re- deemer, Jesus Christ has sent His angels and restored to the earth His authority to preach the Gospel call all to repentance [Column 2] that the Gospel may be preached "for a wit- ness" before the second advent. And we also know that He revealed His will concerning the sacred ordinance of marriage. No one who had any affection for the Constitution thought for a moment that the law of '62 passed expressly against a religious people, would be sanctioned by the Supreme court of the United States. But all patriots were pained and humiliated by that dec ision. It only shows how ripe is this gov- ernment, and how swift our redemption is drawing night. The action taken by the government is before the heavens it has fallen to your lot to be the sacrafice let your heart be comforted my beloved brother. He who hath created us hath appointed the bounds of our habitation and mapped our probation having predestinated our lives subject to His good will and pleasure by His imac ulate wisdom, to whom be all honor and glory. My health, dear boy, is good, having ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F8_p003.jpg) more out door exercise but they say I have a "fagged" or jaded careworn look but thank's be to our Heavenly Father, I feel first-rate. Last night I saw what I conceive to be one of the signs in the heavens. I was called to witness it by a friend of mine, who said when he first saw it was like a rope of fire. It was in the west and had an appearance something like all zig-zag. I had to go to the Main S. to my office and it resolved itself > in two somewhat like a compass and a square. and after it died away the < west seemed like morning breaking in the East. I enclose that song you mention. It is a great favorite of mine and has been for some time. It is one of Eliza R. Snows and full of truth and good principle God bless and preserve you and bless all who bless you is the prayer of your brother and fellow laborer in the kingdom of patience George Teasdale [the following is written sideways on bottom right side] Geo. Teasdale 6 Sep 1879 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p001.jpg) Brigham Young Academy, Provo, June 4. 1879. Elder Geo. Reynolds. Dear Brother, Your kind letter of May 24th had duly come to hand, but owing to our Board meeting not taking place sooner than last week, and considerable business having accumulated, I was not able to answer before now. There will be no difficulty for obtaining a suitable place for your daughter to board here in Provo, under the conditions you mentioned, and also the tuition can be arranged in the same manner. The members of the Board were unanimous in this and instructed me to write you so. I would take Milly myself into our house, if there were any room just now, but on account of our being very crowded already, I am we must forego the pleasure; but it will be my business to find a comfortable place for her, as soon you want her to come. As our domestic regulations in the Academy reach every scholar that is away from home, they are all more or less under my personal supervision, the difference is not much, even if she resides in another family. We have only two more weeks school after this, and then comes the great va- cation until the first Monday in September, and I don't think, you will send her before the opening of the new schoolyear, for your going to prison will be averted ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p002.jpg) by the faith and prayers of your bretheren, which I am con- vinced of. Whenever you wish me to make arrangements for your Milly's reception, please to let me know, and you will be notified of name of family, and particulars. Board [-] will be had for about $300 per week. With kind regards Your friend and brother Karl. G. Maeser [the following is written sideways on bottom right side] K.G. Maeser 4 June '79 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p003.jpg) Brigham Young Academy, Provo, Oct. 28. 1879. Elder Geo. Reynolds. Dear Brother, With many apologies must I commence this letter on account of my long silence, but my work is really so crowding upon me, that I could not find time to search among my old papers and Millennial Stars for the numbers, containing those articles you wished to send you the numbers of. I can neither find manuscripts nor Stars anymore, or they have been probably mislaid during the social shifting scenes of life I have passed through since then, I only remember, that they commenced to be written in October or November 1867 and continued until March 1868. There are several points in there to my certain recollection, which I could not endorse today, or any later studies in the Book of Mormon have rectified and extended my views on those subjects, but if there is anything in there worth preserving I should be happy. I would myself be pleased to read them over again, and compare notes in this way with my former grade, like a scholar likes to look once ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p004.jpg) in a while back upon his productions in a lower class to see where he may have advanced, or what he may have lost sight of. I only know, that the divine truth of the Book of Mormon was not half as clear to my understanding then, as it is now; those articles being my first attempts to introduce myself into the depths of this great work of divine revelation. Your Milly has commenced to be quite a little steady lady, she was at first somewhat unsettled and restless, which condition was increased by a spell of home sickness, over which, however, she seems to have got the mastery now, her Certificate of Standing in all her exercises will be forwarded to you at the end of this week; next Friday being examination and close of term. Next Monday the second term commences. We have had this term a larger attendance than we have ever had at any first term before, and now students commence already to arrive in Provo for next weeks opening, so that we can expect a very crowded attendance. Proceedings of next Friday's exercises you will find in Deseret News. Government is trying its best in getting up a Crusade against us and to follow up the line of attack, which they think they have so successfully opened with you; but if they will not find out before long that they better had kept their hands off, from you as well as from any other future victim, I know nothing of the signs of the times, and it does not take much divination, to notice already now the setting in of a strong undercurrent. There will be a struggle yet, and the waves and the breakers will run high and wild, but the current will finally go with great force the other way, carried by the breath of the God of Isreal, and His hand has marked the lines of the contest. You are, like Paul a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and the reward of the righteous will be yours. May God bless you, dear brother, and cause you to realize the many prayers and good wishes of the Saints for you and yours. Your brother and fellow laborer Karl G. Maser. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p005.jpg) K. G. Maeser 28 Oct 79 ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p006.jpg) Greenfield, Sunday 17, '82. My dear dear Clarance: Your last, which I received at office yesterday, was "meat and drink" to me. Am awful' sorry I couldn't be in city when you were there - and sorry, too, that your Miamisburg letter didn't reach me, and that you missed any response to it. But for all this you really must not worry about me. I am so well - so improved - so assured too, of having successfully and most effectually broken the back-bone of mine enemy - that I want to for- get all about it, and be happy and grateful all the rest of my natural "borned days!" Its not encouraging to know, as I do know, the doleful predictions of my friends. I don't care what they [the following is written sideways on left side of page] You came over here for Twea[--] to-night, or tomorrow night. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p007.jpg) predict because I mustn't care. I must forget everything but my own belief and confidence in my- self. And again I do assure you that I am well and doing well — havn't visited a single pi[--]t where I haven't been enthusiastically received and volun- tarily informed that I beat anybody in the line they ever had, and a' that and a' that!" I wanted to tell you all this verbally, and so came over last night, hoping to find my dear distressed little- big woman visiting here- but I only find your ghost, but have kissed that till its eyes grow warm for the love of me. O my dear, if I could come to you this hour I would show you the healthiful-hearti- Est-looking dying man you ever saw! Hope the weather'll moderate so I can drive over before I leave again- Tomorrow.- but if deprived, will see you soon again anyhow- and make you all the gladder, Believe no thing until I tell you- and I will not lie to you. I kiss and love you with my whole soul. J[--]. ----- new page (VMSS10_S1_F9_p008.jpg) ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p001.jpg) [header typed sideways along left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 $2500 Presiding Bishopric. no. 208 MAR 1 1907 Salt Lake City, Utah,......190.... This Certifies that Geo Reynolds Of 20 Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Tithing, Twenty Five — DOLLARS, IN W. B. Preston SCRIP. Presiding Bishop. By.......S[--]g ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p002.jpg) SERIES A 67 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS $131.00 No. 929 OFFICE OF THE Presiding Bishopric. Salt Lake City, Utah DEC 28 1905 190 This Certifies THAT Geo Reynolds 20 WARD Ensign STAKE HAS VOLUNTARILY DONATED TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS AS TITHING, One hundred Thirty one DOLLARS [Column 1] In Cash REPORT NO. [Column 2] WM. B. PRESTON, PRESIDING BISHOP, By FMA [The following is on the side of document] CASH TITHING RECEIPT. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p003.jpg) No. 948 Salt Lake City, Utah, July 2/07 Received from Geo Reynolds the sum of Fifteen — DOLLARS for which Draft No. 6050 will be forwarded to the office at Liverpool to be paid to Willard H Reynolds addressed as indicated. $1500 James Jack [-]. Clerk. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p004.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] CASH TITHING RECEIPT Series A 89 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS $26.00— No. 101 OFFICE OF THE Presiding Bishopric. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, JUN 13 1907 190... This Certifies THAT Geo Reynolds 20 WARD Ensign STAKE HAS VOLUNTARILY DONATED TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS AS TITHING, Twenty Six DOLLARS In Cash WM. B. PRESTON, REPORT NO PRESIDING BISHOP BY SM[-] ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p005.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] CASH TITHING RECEIPT Series A 82 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS $4600 OFFICE OF THE No. 326 Presiding Bishopric. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, DEC 28 1906 190 This certifies THAT Geo. Reynolds 20 WARD Ensign STAKE HAS VOLUNTARILY DONATED TO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS AS TITHING. Forty — DOLLARS In Cash WM. B. PRESTON, REPORT NO. PRESIDING BISHOP. BY F.M.A ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p006.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT $20 00 OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 Presiding Bishopric. no. 591 Salt Lake City, Utah, May 25 1907 190 This Certifies that George Reynolds Of 20th Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Tithing, Twenty — 00/100 DOLLARS, IN SCRIP. 20 00 WM. B. PRESTON, Presiding Bishop. By O.[--] ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p007.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT $25 00 OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 Presiding Bishopric. no. 342 Salt Lake City, Utah, May 30 1907 190 This Certifies that Geo Reynolds Of 20 Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Tithing, Twenty five — DOLLARS, IN SCRIP. W. B. PRESTON, Presiding Bishop. By [-]m[-] ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p008.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT $27 00 OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 Presiding Bishopric. no. 716 Salt Lake City, Utah, JUN 27 1907 190 This Certifies that Geo Reynolds Of 20 Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Tithing, Twenty seven — DOLLARS, IN SCRIP. W. B. Preston, Presiding Bishop. By Sme ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p009.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT $10 00 OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 Presiding Bishopric. no. 963 Salt Lake City, Utah, SEP [--]1907 190 This Certifies that Geo Reynolds Of 20th Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Tithing, Ten — DOLLARS, In Kind WM. B. PRESTON, Presiding Bishop. By W.R. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p010.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT $2500 OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 1907 Presiding Bishopric. no. 72 Salt Lake City, Utah, JAN 30 1907 190 This Certifies that Geo Reynolds Of 20 Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Tithing, Twenty five — DOLLARS, In SCRIP. WM. B. PRESTON, Presiding Bishop. By [-]MO ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p011.jpg) [header written sideways on left edge] MISCELLANEOUS TITHING RECEIPT 1907 $22 10 OFFICE OF THE Series C 6 Presiding Bishopric. no. 40 Salt Lake City, Utah, JAN 14 1907 190 This Certifies that Geo Reynolds Of 20 Ward, Ensign Stake Has Voluntarily Donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Tithing, Twenty two 10/100 — DOLLARS, In SCRIP. 20 00 WM. B. PRESTON, Presiding Bishop. By FWO ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p012.jpg) 364. 15 ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p013.jpg) [check document depicting woman on left side, beehive on right side] No 5973 50 Cents The TREASURER OF GREAT SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION Will pay the bearer FIFTY CENTS Payable in U.S. Currency. G.S.L. City, U.T. July 17 1865 Nobert Campbell FERD, MAYER & Co 96 FULTON ST, N.Y. AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p014.jpg) 1866 B. 544 ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p015.jpg) [text surrounded by red border, "Elder's Licence." written within border on top, left, and right sides] ELDER'S LICENCE. We hereby Certify that George Reynolds was ordained an Elder in the Somers Town Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the London Conference, under the hands of Eldr John Lindsay & Joseph Wm Dawson, with the sanction of said Branch on the 30th day of September 1860 Given under our hands, at Somers Town this 6 day of March 1863 Joseph Wm Dawson President. R. Traveller, Secretary. PRINTED BY R. JAMES, LIVERPOOL. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p016.jpg) [the following is a certificate depicting an angel with a trumpet and two planet earths] BOOK H. HOLINESS TO THE LORD. NUMBER 193 "GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE." Seventies License CERTIFICATE. This Certifies that George Reynolds was ordained one of the Seventy Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by Israel Barlow on the Day of AD 18 and is therefore authorized to officiate in all the duties pertaining to said office and calling. By order of the Council of the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies this 9th day of November AD 1888. Attest A. H. Cannon Presiding Robert Campbell, Clerk ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F16_p017.jpg) Holiness to the Lord. TO ALL PERSONS TO WHOM THIS LETTER SHALL COME:--- This Certifies that the bearer, Elder George Reynolds is in full faith and fellowship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, and by the General Authorities of said Church, has been duly appointed to a Mission to England to Preach the Gospel, and administer in all the ordinances thereof pertaining to his office. And we invite all men to give heed to his Teachings and Counsels as a man of GOD, sent to open to them the door of Life and Salvation—assist him in his travels, in whatsoever things he may need. And we pray GOD, THE ETERNAL FATHER, to bless Elder Reynolds and all who receive him, and minister to his comfort, with the blessings of heaven and earth, for time and for all eternity, in the name of JESUS CHRIST: Amen. SIGNED AT SALT LAKE CITY, TERRITORY OF UTAH. April 13 1871, in behalf of said Church. Brigham Young} Geo A Smith} First Presidency. Daniel H. Wells} ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F17_p001.jpg) Territory of Utah Salt Lake City.} Js To whom these Presents shall come; Greeting This certifies that the Hon George Reynolds was appointed at a Meeting of the City Council of Salt Lake City on the 22nd Day of November last past, a Counsellor of said City. Given under my hand and the Cor- porate Seal of Salt Lake City, this 24th Day of November, A.D. 1875 Robert Campbell, City Recorder. [Golden seal with image of a cow and words "SALT LAKE CITY SEAL, U.T." around the seal] ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F17_p002.jpg) Territory of Utah City & County of Salt Lake} SS To all to whom the Presents shall come: This certifies that George Reynolds was duly elected a Councillor of the City Council of Salt Lake City at the Municipal Election held therein, on the 14th Day of February last past. He appeared before the Mayor of said City and took and subscribed the oath of office, as prescribed by the ordi- nances of said City, and is duly qualified to perform the duties thereof. Given under my hand and the Cor- porate Seal of Salt Lake City, this 15th Day of February, A.D. 1876. Robert Campbell, City Recorder. [Golden seal with red ribbons. Seal reads, "SALT LAKE CITY SEAL U. T.] ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F17_p003.jpg) Salt Lake City Corporation. RECORDER'S OFFICE, Salt Lake City, Feby. 14th 1878 Hon. George Reynolds, Dear Sir, I have the honor to inform you that at the Municipal Elec- tion held in Salt Lake City on Monday Feby 11th, 1878, you were elected to the office of Councilor of said City. You will please appear at the Council Chamber in the City Hall on Tuesday Evening February 19th 1878 at half past 6 oclock and there take and subscribe the oath of office preparatory to entering upon the duties thereof. Very Respectfully, John T. Caine City Recorder. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F18_p001.jpg) AT A DISTRICT COURT of the Third Judicial District of the Ter- ritory of Utah, County of Salt Lake, held at the Court House in the City and County of Salt Lake on the 21st day of December A.D. 1875 Present, the Hon. M. SCHAEFFER, Judge of the Third Judicial District. The United States Plaintiff vs George Reynolds Defendant. In this case the defendant George Reynolds having been found Guilty as charged in the Indictment and this day appearing in open Court in his own proper person, This Ordered and Adjudged by the Court; that the defendant George Reynolds be imprisoned in hard labor, for the term of two years and pay a fine of Five Hundred Dollars. The Defendant thereupon filed his bond on appeal which was approved by the Court. Alexander White Judge I, C. S. HILL Clerk of the District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Utah, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of an order made in the entitled action on the date mentioned in the caption thereof. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court, this 15th day of October, A. D. 1879 O.J. Averell Clerk. By H. G. W Millan Deputy Clerk. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F18_p002.jpg) No. DISTRICT COURT. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT. COUNTY OF SALT LAKE United States Plantiff Against George Reynolds, Defendant CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER. Attorney for ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F19_p001.jpg) Passenger Broker's Agents Appointment. I, Daniel Hammer Wells, carrying on the business of Passage Broker, of Liverpool, do hereby nominate and appoint you, George Reynolds, 3 Dunkeld Street, West Derby Road, Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, to act as my Agent, and on my behalf in the sale or letting of passages and otherwise in the business of a Passage Broker, according to the provisions of the "Passenger Act, 1855." Daniel H Wells Liverpool, February 4th. 1865. [--]nor. {Commander, R. N. Chief Emigration {Officer, at the Port of Liverpool. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F19_p002.jpg) George Reynolds ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F20_p001.jpg) Certificate Of Citizenship. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA} ss. TERRITORY OF UTAH.} Be it Remembered, that on the 15th day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty five, George Reynolds late of England, in the kingdom of Great Britain at present of Great Salt Lake City, in the Territory aforesaid, appeared in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah Territory, and applied to the said Court to be admitted to become a Citizen of the United States of America, pursuant to the directions and requirements of the several Acts of Congress in relation thereto. And the said, George Reynolds, having thereupon produced to the Court such evidence, made such declaration and renunciation, and taken such oath as are by the said Acts required; thereupon it was ordered by the said Court that the said George Reynolds be admitted, and he was accordingly admitted, by the said Court to be a Citizen of the United States of America. In Testimony Whereof, the Seal of the said Court is hereunto affixed, this 15th day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty five and in the year of our Independence the Eighty ninth Patrick Lynch By the Court. Clerk. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F20_p002.jpg) Certificate of Citizenship George Reynolds Date Nov 15, 1865 ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F21_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City, Nov. 21, 1872. Regent Dear sir: I am requested to inform you that at a meeting of the Board of Regents held last evening you were unanimously appointed a member of the Committee on Building and supplies also on Teachers and Salaries. Respectfully Yours Robt. L. Campbell per. J. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F21_p002.jpg) Blanks of all kinds constantly for sale at the "Deseret News" Office, Salt Lake City. OFFICIAL BOND. Know all Men by these Presents: That we George Reynolds of Salt Lake City in the County of Salt Lake and Territory of Utah as Principle and John R. Haslam and Robert R Anderson of Salt Lake City in the County of Salt Lake and Territoy aforesaid, as Sureties, are held and firmly bound unto WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN, in the penal sum of Ten Thousand dollars, lawful money of the UNITED STATES, which sum well and truly to be paid, we do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals at Salt Lake City this Ninth day of August 1870 Provided Always, and these presents are upon the express condition, that whereas the above bounden, George Reynolds was on the 16th day of February A.D. 1870, was elected a Regent of the University of Deseret by joint vote of the Legislative Assembly Now therefore, if the said George Reynolds shall well and truly perform all the duties enjoined upon him by virtue of his said office, then this obligation to be void, otherwise, to be and to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of} David McKenzie} Geo Reynolds (L.S.) H.K. Whitney} John R Haslam (L.S.) R. R. Anderson (L.S.) Territory of Utah} Salt Lake County} S.S. Personally appeared before me, James Jack a Notary Public in and for said county this 9th day of August A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy (1870.) who, upon his oath, saith, that he will support the CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to which he has been elected, by the joint vote of the Legislative to the best of his knowledge and ability. Subscribed and sworn to before me} Geo. Reynolds the day and year aforesaid.} James Jack Notary Public ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F21_p003.jpg) Salt Lake City U.T. Feb 22 1878 This certifies that Geo Reynolds was duly elected to the office of a Regent of the University of Deseret by the Joint vote of the Legislative Assembly the day and year above written. L. John Nuttall Chief Clerk of Council Arthur Stayner Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F21_p004.jpg) Salt Lake City, U. T. Representatives Hall February 23, 1874. George Reynolds Esqr. Dear Sir, We have the honor to inform you that at a joint Session of the Legislative Assembly, held in the Representatives, Hall on the 20, Just, you were elected a Regent of the University of Deseret, for the term prescribed by law. Respectfully Yours, L John Nuttall Chief Clerk of the Council Robt. L. Campbell Chief Clerk of the House of Rep. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F22_p001.jpg) ~"HOLINESS TO THE LORD."~ Zion's Savings Bank and Trust Company. This is to Certify that Geo. Reynolds was duly elected to the office of Director of Zion's Savings Bank and Trust Company, for the year ending the last Monday in July A. D. 1879, by a majority of the votes cast by the Stockholders of said Institution, at an election held at Salt Lake City, July 29th A. D. 1878 as appears of record in the Office of the Secretary of said Company. In Witness Whereof, we hereunto set our hands this 29th day of July A.D. 1878. Geo Reynolds President. Secretary. Sec. of the} Meeting} ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F23_p001.jpg) "Holiness to the Lord." Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution. This is to Certify that George Reynolds was duly elected to the office of Director of Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution, for the year ending October 5th A.D. 1876 by a majority of the votes cast by the Stockholders of said Institution, at an election held at Salt Lake City, April 5th A.D. 1876 as appears of record in the Office of the Secretary of said Institution. In Witness Whereof, we hereunto set our hands and affix the Seal of said Institution, this Eighth day of April A. D. 1876. Brigham Young President. Thomas G. Webber, Secretary. ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F24_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City, U. T. May 14th, 1879. To His Excellency R. B. Hayes, President of the United States of America: Your petitioners, the undersigned, would respectfully submit to your Excellency, that George Reynolds, a citizen of the United States, residing at Salt Lake City, in the Territory of Utah, upon indictment found by the Grand Jury of the Third District Court of this Territory, for the September term, A. D. 1874, under the law of Congress of July 1, 1862, prohibiting and punishing bigamy and pol- ygamy in the Territories, etc., of the United States, was tried, found guilty, and sentenced in said Court by Chief justice White, to imprisonment with hard labor for two years, and to pay to the United States a fine of five hundred dollars; that on appeal, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the action of the lower court and the constitutionality of said law of 1862; that many intelligent persons previously believed the said law of 1862 to be unconstitutional; that the said George Reynolds married a second wife as a proceeding Constituting an integral part of his religion; and fully believing that the Constitution amply protected him in so doing in the exercise of his religion, of which religion plural mar- riage has been an important ordinances for nearly forty ----- new page (VMSS10_S2_F24_p002.jpg) years, and was practised in this Territory before there was a shadow of law against it; that so believing confidently, he voluntarily presented himself to the United States District At- torney for the Territory, Mr. William Carey, as a test case, according to previous agreement, and also voluntarily fur- nished the necessary evidence on which to find an indict- ment against him under said law of 1862, as is fully substantiated by several affidavits, that under these circum- stances it would be unfair and unjust to thus punish the said George Reynolds by fine and imprisonment, and cause him to suffer as a martyr for his self-sacrificing willing- ness to offer himself upon the altar to judicially settle an important point of law, then held by many to be exceedingly doubtful; that the said George Reynolds is a very estimable gentleman, a man of fair intelligence and excellent reputation, a worthy member of the community, a citizen of probity and honor, highly esteemed and universally respected where known, as exceedingly exemplary in all the relations of life, whit- her in civil, religious, business, social, or domestic mat- ters.-. Therefore we, the undersigned, citizens of the United States and residents of Utah Territory, do respectfully petition your Excellency to extend the executive clemency to the said George Reynolds, and grant him a full and free pardon. And your petitioners will ever pray. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F25_p001.jpg) [Stamp imprint in page reading E. H. OWEN] W. Cor. Mr Reynolds, how do you regard the ruling of the Supreme Court in your case, and do you propose to act under the circumstances, if the worst is forced upon you? G. R. I regard it is a nullification of the Constitution, so far as religious liberty is concerned. To say the Constitution simply grants freedom of religious opinion but not the exercise of that opinion is twaddle; for the simple reason that no act of Congress can control the conscience or opinions of mankind, the activites of the mind are beyond legislation. I permit no man to dictate to me what is my religion and what is not. I am the only possible judge of that; neither Congress or the Supreme Court is the keeper of my conscience, neither can they know the principle of my faith, only as I assert them, I am an unqualified believer in the div- inity of the order of plural marriage as practised by the Latter-day Saints. I should never have taken a second wife had I not considered that ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F25_p002.jpg) in so doing I was obeying a law of God, which I could not evade without just condemna- tion. As to the future, so far as I am concerned, I see no way but to submit to the decision of the court W. Cor. Now, that the judicial opinion of the country is expressed regarding polygamy, do you feel justified in having broken the law of '62? G. R. The decision of the Supreme Court does not alter my religious faith. I believed plural marriage to be of God when I entered into it, now I know it is. God will justify me in eternity, where the Supreme Court of this or any other nation will have no power to cast men into prison for keeping His commandments. W. Cor. Do you consider you had a fair and just trial before the 3rd Judicial District Court of the Territory? G. R. I do not. Prosecuting Attorney Carey ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F25_p003.jpg) was a very poor lawyer, and Judge White turned in and helped him to pros- ecute. I have always considered that the Judge thought that convicting a polygamist would secure his confirmation to his office by the U. S. Senate, which, however, it did not do; he was not confirmed. W. Cor. If any other requirement was made of you by the leaders of your church that you knew was against law and obnoxious to the people at large, what would be your course? G. R. I have never violated any law of the land, except one purposely intended to ensnare myself and my co-religionists. I expect to remain a law abiding citizen. If Congress were to pass a law forbidding me to pray or to par- take of the Lord's Supper, I should probably disregard it. W. Cor. On what grounds did you suppose the law of '62, against polygamy would be ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F25_p004.jpg) declared unconstitutional? G.R. On the ground that the first amend- ment to the Constitution states that Con- gress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The law of '62 does prohibit the free exercise of my religion, and I claim is consequently unconstitutional. No amount of legal twisting of words from their evident and rightful meaning can make religious opinion. without power to carry out that opinion, the free exercise of religion; exercise means action, or it means nothing. W. Cor. How will it place your family relations, should the penalty against you be enforced? G. R. I cannot see that it will affect them During my absence my wives will care for and protect my children; and when I have paid the uttermost farthing the law claims I shall return ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F25_p005.jpg) home and continue to do my utmost to rear them in the fear of God, and the love of that which is just, pure and noble, to trust in God and leave the results with Him. I shall also teach them, as I most as- suredly know, that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and to guide their lives by the revelations given to him and his successors as the mouth pieces of God on the earth. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F25_p006.jpg) Interview between G.R. and N.Y. World Correspondent (not published) ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p001.jpg) Gifts for Elder Geo. Reynolds Jany. & Feby. 1881. For detail personal gifts see Lists. Paid by Trustee in Trust 100 00 Collected by John Sharp 544 00 Do " Wm A. Rassiter 415 25 Do " Walter Reynolds 256 03 1315 28 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p002.jpg) Pd to James Jack by amm cash 225 50 U S c[-]f. 126 00 Bank checks 95 00 Mdze 65 00 G. I. ofs orders 149 03 Geo Reynolds Low 15 00 $67.5 53 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p003.jpg) Saml H Hill Pd 5 00 George Swain Pd 5.00 H. S. Young Pd 5 00 T J Mackintosh Pd 5 00 Francis Cope Pd. 5 00 J A comb Pd. 2.00 S. D. Young Pd. 5 00 W B Armstrong Pd 2.00 J. G. Webber Pd. 10 00 J C Patten pd 5 00 J L. Rawlins pd 5 00 Wm Dev[-] To 5.00 Cha W Penrose Pd. 5 00 John T. Caine pd 5.00 Alex. C. Pyper. Pd 10 00 Adam Speirs 5 00 Andrew Burt Pd 5 00 Andrew Smith 2 00 Paul A. Sch[--]ter pd 2.00 B. Y. Hampton pd 5 00 John R Winder pd 5 00 H. M. Wells pd 2 00 M Jones 2 00 A Manson Paid 5 — Rudger Clawson pd 3 00 Mark Croxaee Pd 5 00 W J Beatie Pd 2 00 Spencer Clawson Pd 5 00 H J Campbell Pd 1 00 Wm T. Foulger Pd. 2 00 C E Silverwood Pd. Pd 1 00 N Groesbeck Pd $50,00 Grant and Clayton Pd 20 Latimer Taylor & C Paid 25. — D. James & sons Paid 10. John Clark Paid 5.# H B Clawson Paid 25.00 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p004.jpg) [first three lines written upside-down at top of page] T C S[--]rbeak Pd. 5. 00 A[--]ales Young " 5 00 LeGrand Young " 5. 00 Salt Lake City Jan 20" 1881- Elder George Reynolds - Dear Brother - In offering you the congratulations due to a patriot and freeman, and as an earnest of our fellow- ship and esteem, we here- with hand you the sum of $ which but signifies in meagre terms the respect we entertain for you God bless you now and always - Your Brethren in the Gospel John Taylor Paid 100.00 John Sharp Paid Pd 100 00 WH Hooker Paid [-] 100 00 W [-] Jennings Paid 100.00 Hiram o[--] Little Paid 100. 00 H. S. Eldredge Paid 100. 00 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p005.jpg) C. J Burton pd 5.00 E G Streetz Paid 10 00 C. R. Horsley 1 SK flour Pd 2 45 G C Ferguson 1 00 Morris [---] Paid 10 00 Cash pd 50 Cash pd 50 Cash pd 50 J W Summerhays Pd 1 00 James Sanders Pd 2.50 H B C Jr Pd 1 00 C. J. Thomas paid ([-].O.) 3 00 Fred Britton Pd 1 00 Richard Britton Pd 2 00 William Knox Pd 2.00 Peter Gillespie Pd 1 00 William Gillespie Pd 1 00 Stephen Moyle 1.00 Wm. Lyon Pd 1.00 R. H. Ford Pd 5.00 Henry Woollacott Pd 1.00 Thomas Howell Pd 1 00 E B Fullmer Pd 50 David Fullmer Pd 1 00 Nathan Hawkes Pd 50 P. Lundberg Pd 50 James Moyle Pd 4 00 Z C Mitchell Pd 50 Wm Ridd 1 00 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p006.jpg) J Snow Paid $10.00 Alma Pratt Paid 2.00 D Bockholt Paid [-] 10 — Theo McKean Paid 10 — Angus M. Cannon Paid 10 — Paid Henry Arnold Paid 5 00 W.R. Juo. Jaques Tg. Or. pd. 5.00 David John Provo pd. G.R. 16.00 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p007.jpg) W.R. Rob[---] S[-]ip pd 1- " James Dreyer pd 5.00 " T.B. Lewis pd 1.00 " Geo Careless pd 5.00 " Paid 50 " Watson Bros Paid 10.00 20$ " James Williamson paid 1.00 "85 Nother page. [---] " L.W. Richards Paid 5- " Q Brockbank Paid 5- " J Kirkman Paid 5- " J C Kingsbury Paid 5.00 " H. Dinwoody on a/c Paid 10.00 " Henry Tuckett Paid 1.00" " J.E. Evans Paid 50 " W E Kinnusley Paid 50 " A.S. Johnson Paid 100 " George Hamlin Paid 50 " HP Folson Paid 2- " Heber Lee Paid 1- " Henry Kinnessley 50 " [-] E Taylor Paid 20 00 S.M. Musser Paid 10 00 D.L. Daniels Paid 5 00 John Irvine pd 5 00 G [-]. Gibbs Pd. 5 00 James Aliushing Pd 2 00 Mrs. Catherine Harrocks pd. 2 50 Jesse W Fore Paid 10.00 W B Douquu pd 5 00 C Whillard paid $1.00 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F26_p008.jpg) WR S.R Marks Paid 3 00 " Wm H Stevenson Pd 1 00 " George J Dent Paid 1 00 " John Acford Paid 1.00 " Geo Manwaring Paid 1.00 " Henry T. Fowler 1 00 " W Eddington Paid 1 00 " W Brown pd Pd 1 00 " E.D. Pd 1.50 " E George Pd 1.50 " John Vincent — 1 — " A.N. Macfarlane Pd 1.00 " Jas Saville Paid 1 00 " W D Owen Jr Paid 1 00 " Wm H. Toucy paid - 50 " James A Allir paid 50 " Geo Wm Willis Paid 1 00 " Rulon S Wells Paid 1 00 " George Wilding paid 1 00 " John W Sharp paid 1 00 " Thos Geo Swain Paid 50 " A David paid 2.50 " P. Margetts Jr 1.00 " Royal B Young Paid 1.00 " Cash — Paid $5.00 " " Paid .50 " J.M. Grant Paid 1.00 " United Order of Tailors. Paid. 5.00 " R Gardiner Paid 1.00 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F27_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City, Utah. Dec. 19, 1909. The late Elder Geo. Reynolds spent many years in preparing the concordance of the Book of Mormon, and was enabled shortly before his death to publish the same. That it is a full and complete work, thoroughly snswering the purpose intended for it by the author, is a fact plainly evident to all who see the book, and it cannot fail to be use- ful, as a work of reference, and as such we recommend it, to all who make a study of Book Of Mormon Subjects. Your Brethren, Joseph F. Smith John R. Winder Arthur H. Lund First Presidency. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F27_p002.jpg) Dear Sir: I am pleased to make you a very splendid offer, one which at this time of the year will help you in selecting a most beautiful Xmas pres- ent for yourself at a greatly reduced price. Nothing is more appreciated than a handsome book, and no Latter- day Saint library is complete without the one I am able to offer you at this time, at one-half the price hitherto paid, and by getting it direct from me you save the book dealers' profit. I have on hand a limited number of copies of the CONCORDANCE OF THE BOOK OF MORMON, by the late George Reynolds, a book of 851 pages, containing reference to every verse in the Book of Mormon. It is the most complete help and reference to that great volume, and a work which took twenty years to complete, and, as said by Elder B. H. Roberts, will never need doing again, on account of its completeness. This book has been selling at $6.00 and $7.00, which is beyond the reach of many who wish the same, but now I am able to send you this GREAT WORK, post paid, on receipt of $3.00, bound beautifully in cloth, or in genuine leather at $4.00. Avail yourself of this opportunity while they last. Read below what prominent men have to say. ADDRESS: Harold G. Reynolds, 67 East So. Temple St., Salt Lake City, Utah. P.S. Have you read the Story of the Book of Mormon? Will send you this book at $1.50 cloth, $2.00 leather. Elder B. H. Roberts, in his treatise on the Book of Mormon, under the title "New Witnesses for God" (vol. III, p. 560) makes the following reference to Elder George Reynolds' works on the Book of Mormon in gen- eral, and on the "Complete Concordance of the Book of Mormon," in par- ticular; and which, with his permission. is made use of in this commu- nication: "It is a pleasure to note the work of this my brother and fellow- President in the First Council of the Seventies, Elder George Reynolds, in this field of Book of Mormon labor. I feel myself much indebted to him because of his great achievements in this field of research. First, for his excellent Book of Mormon Chronological Table, published now for many years in connection with the late Elder F. D. Richards' "Compendium." Second for his "Myth of the Manuscript Found.” Third, for his "Dictionary of the Book of Mormon.” Fourth, for a series of articles in the "Contributor” (vol. 5) on the History of the Book of Mormon. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F27_p003.jpg) Fifth, for a second series of articles in the "Contributor” (vol. 17), under the title, “Evidences of the Book of Mormon; Some External Proofs of its Divinity." Sixth, and last, and greatest achievement of all, I thank him for his “Complete Concordance of the Book of Mormon.” The amount of pa- tient, pains-taking labor required for the production of this magnifi- cent work will never be known to the general reader. Only the close student of the Nephite Scriptures will ever really appreciate it. Wha Cruden and Young have done for Bible students, Elder Reynolds has more abundantly done for Book of Mormon students. The Elders of the Church through all generations to come will, I am sure, feel deeply grateful to Elder Reynolds for his great work which will stand as a monument to his pains-taking habits of thorough application to a task; but what is better still, the work will stand as a monument of his love for the Book of Mormon. "‘The Concordance of the Book of Mormon,' by President George Rey- nolds, is a precious gift to the ages, and especially to students of the Book of Mormon. As time goes on and interest deepens in the true history of the ancient inhabitants of America and the scriptures, the Concordance will increase in value as a means of ready reference. The intrinsic value of the work places it above the possibility of its ever becoming an object of complimentary solicitation. “To purchase this work is to make a good investment. Were I un- able to replace the copy I have, I would not part with it for many times its cost. It saves time and energy, the only capital stock pos- sessed by a student. "GEORGE H. BRIMHALL, President of Brigham Young U.” ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p001.jpg) Copy of Letter from Brigham Young to Hubert H. Bancroft, Author of "The Native Races of the Pacific States." Salt Lake City, U.T. July 13th 1877. Hubert H. Bancroft, Esq. San Francisco, Dear Sir: — It was with much pleasure that I, yesterday, received a copy of your valuable and exhaustive work on the Native Races of the Pacific States. For this highly valued present and the kindly expressions contained in the accompanying letter, be pleased to accept my sincerest thanks. The past history, the present condition and the future prospect of the aborigines of this continent are to me subjects of far more than ordinary interest My long acquaintance with many of their tribes has taught me that they, degraded though they may be, possess virtue and excellencies that through ignorance are not generally accorded to these by their fellow men. As a plea therefore for our common humanity, as an aid to the cause of universal truth, and a pioneer of true civili- zation, I regard your Native Races as one of the most valuable works that has ever been issued by the power of the printing press. Yours very respectfully, Brigham Young [Pac-similic signature] ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p002.jpg) Impossible When the neighbor folk of Noah and they who foretold the weather gathered about him to ridicule his efforts to save himself and his family from destruction they joined a great throng of those who are always ready to reject the councel of God. "This man builds a ship where there is no water", they said; Noah was getting old and perhaps a little mad. a rainstorm to floos the earth; Impossible. When the brothers of Joseph sold him to some Ismaelitish merchants going down into Africa they did not dream that he would become second only to the ruler of Egypt. But when he interpreted the dreams of troubled Pharoah — which the magicians of Pharoah's court could not do — Joseph stored up great quantities of grain against a famine which was to come. <#>Again the scoffers came as they had come to Noah. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p003.jpg) 2 "a famine in Egypt"!? they said is not the valley of the Nile the granary of the whole earth! Have our harvests ever failed? a famine in Egypt! Impossible. Joshua, the brother of Moses, led the armies of Israel. He believed in dreams. In modern warfare he would not rank as a strategist. He brought his armies to battle against the city of Jericho. One day he marched them around its walls. The second day and the third and for seven days he did the same. This must have amused the embattled people of Jericho who had heard of the strength and fierceness of Israel's hosts. To them it was strange tactics. They thought it almost childish strategy. Ensconced behind the bulwarks and battlements of their great city they felt safe. I can conceive of their ignorance and in- fatuation as they stood on the walls of their great city and shouted, "Joshua take Jericho"! Impossible. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p004.jpg) To the skeptic who loves to carp and cavil as well as to the haughty, all things are impossible. In part let us agree. The impossible cannot happen. But, did not the flood come? Does not history record the great famine in Egypt? Did not Joshua take Jericho? These things all happened they were said to be impossible. Had Noah refused to build the ark his family would have drowned with the other wicked. Had Joseph neglected to store up grain his father Jacob and his mother together with his brothers who afterward became the heads of the tribes of Israel would have starved as would also the Egyptains Had Joshua said, "Oh, what's the use" when on the morning of the seventh day he marched his armies, around the city, the Israelites, and not the people of Jericho would have been destroyed. There is a lesson for all to be learned here. These are a few instances where men chose to believe the word of God. They were benefited and blest. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p005.jpg) 4"/> History declares in the experience of thousand years that those who refuse are destroyed. These incidents are from the Hebrew scriptures. Are there other scriptures? Every people have had their sacred writings. Their wise men and poets and pophets have recorded their prophecies, their poetry, their wisdom. These have been preserved by their posterity. The Parsees have the Zend Avesta; the Hindu, the Veda; the Mohammedian, the Koran; the Jew, the old testament. Will some one tell me: Did the Redman of America have his? or will someone explain to me how it is, so much in the beliefs and practices of ancient Israel are found among the myths and saga of the American Indian? Did God reveal his mind to the Jew alone? Were the prophets of the old testament his only mouthpiece? Did he leave the millions of his children who dwelt on the western hemisphere to perish in ignorance of the plan of salvation and life? I refuse to believe it. I believe in God, the Father almighty, and I ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p006.jpg) 5"/> believe it is his work and his glory to bring to pass the salvation and ex- altation of all his children everywhere. I believe he has spoken many times to different peoples. Did he speak to the ancient in- habitants of America? The Book of Mormon is an inspired and revealed history of millions of God's children who dwelt on the western continents hundreds of years ago. It is their scripture. It is - to us - "a new witness for God" and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Its message is, Baptist like, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord". make his pat[--] [---] Impossible To those whose [---] this is today, let me say, be not like those who ridiculed Noah and were lost in the flood; be not like those who thought that the cow of Egypt would never fail; be not like the Cannanites of Jericho who loved only the things of the world. To all let me say, "Prove all things hold fast to that which is good! ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F29_p007.jpg) 5[-] miles 2 Coalville 4 Heber ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p001.jpg) HISTORY OF THE CHURCH by GEORGE REYNOLDS ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p002.jpg) "Of the mormon people, it should be strongly marked that they are not a sect; not a mere community of Church-builders; but religious empire founders. This is an extraordinary character-cast, but Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and their disciples have dared to assume it. Hence they have originated and founded new religious and social institutions as startling as they are peculiar. This has naturally provoked antagonism, and brought upon them great per- -secutions; yes we should no more blame the age for its antagonism is Mormonism than the age should blame the Mormons for their fidelity to their mission. Let us accept this irrepressible conflict understandingly and without malice. If Mormonism prevail we shall ultimately see its peculiar problems outwrought to solution; if Mormonism fail, there is no lord in it; let it go to the wall. Such are the sentiments expressed by one of the latish "gentile" writers on the vexed subject of Mormonism. Admitting these ideas to be correct; that Mormonism has a mission, and that it is not altogether an unmixed evil, it may not be uninteresting to permit some of [--] disciples of this peculiar faith to tell the story of its rise "Life of Brigham Young or Utah and her Founders" by E. W. Tullidge. New York 1876. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p003.jpg) and progress. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized at La Fayette, Seneca Co. in the State of New York on the 6th day of April 1830, with six members; whose names were Joseph Smith Jun., Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Peter Whitmer Jun., Samuel H. Smith and David Whitmer. The "Prophet" Joseph Smith in a letter written from Nauvoo, Illinois, in the Spring of 1842; gives the following brief history of his early life, and of the events which preseded and led to the organization of the Church. He says: "I was born in the town of Sharon, Windsor Co. Vermont, on the 23rd of December, A.D. 1805. When few years old, my parents removed to Palmyra, New York, where we resided about four years, and from thence we removed to the town of Manchester." "My father was a farmer and taught me the art of husbandry. When about fourteen years of age, I began to reflect upon the importance of being prepared for a future state, and, upon enquiring the plan of salvation, I found there was a great clash in religious sentiment; if I went to one society they referred me to one plan, and another to another, each one pointing to his particular creed as Times and Seasons, Nauvoo. March 1842 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p004.jpg) the summum bonum of perfection. Con- -sidering that all could not be right, and that God could not be the author of so much con- -fusion, I determined to investigate the subject more fully, believing that if God had a church, it would not be split up into factions, and that if he taught one society to worship one way, and administer in one set of ordi- -nances, he would not teach another, prin- -ciples which were diametrically opposed. Believing the word of God, I had confidence in the declaration of James, "If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him," I retired to a secret place in a grove and began to call upon the Lord. While fervently engaged in supplication, my mind was taken away from the objects with which I was surround- ed and I was enwrapped in a heavenly vision, and saw two glorious personages who exactly resembled each other in features and likeness, surrounded with a brilliant light, which eclipsed the sun at noonday. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p005.jpg) they told me that all religious denominations were believing in incorrect doctrines, and that none of them was acknowledged of God as His church and kingdom. And I was expressly commanded to go not after them; at the same time receiving a promise that the fullness of the Gospel should at some future time be made known unto me. "On the evening of the 21st of September, A. D. 1823, while I was praying unto God, and endeavoring to exercise faith in the precious pro- mises of Scripture, on a sudden, a light like that of day, only of a far purer and more glorious ap- pearance and brightness, burst into the room, in- deed the first sight was as though the house was filled with consuming fire; the appearance pro- duced a shock that affected the whole body; in a moment a personage stood before me surrounded with a glory yet greater than that with which I was already surrounded. This messenger pro- claimed himself to be an angel of God, sent to bring the joyful tidings, that the covenant which God made with ancient Israel was at hand to be fulfilled, that the preparatory work for the ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p006.jpg) second coming of the Messiah was speedily to com- mence; that the time was at hand for the Gospel, in all its fullness, to be preached in power unto all nations, that a people might be prepared for the millennial reign. "I was informed that I was chosen to be an instrument in the hands of God to bring about some of his purposes in this glorious dispensation. "I was also informed concerning the aborigin -al inhabitants of this country, and shown who they were, and from whence they came; a brief sketch of their origin, progress, civilization, laws, governments, of their righteousness and iniquity, and the blessings of God being finally with- drawn from them as a people, was made known unto me. I was also told where there were deposited some plates, on which were engraven an abridgement of the records of the ancient prophets that had existed on this continent. The angel appeared to me three times the same night and unfolded the same things. After having received many visits from the angels of God, unfolding the majesty and glory of the ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p007.jpg) events that should transpire in the last days, on the morning of the 22nd of September, A. D. 1827, the angel of the Lord delivered the records into my hands. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold, each plate was six inches wide and eight inches long, and not quite so thick as common tin. They were filled with engravings, in Egyptian characters, and bound together in a volume, as the leaves of a book, with three rings running through the whole. The volume was something near six inches in thickness, a part of which was sealed. The characters on the unsealed part were small and beautifully engraved. The whole book exhibited many marks of antiquity in its construction, and much skill in the art of engraving. With the records was found a curious instrument, which the ancients called Urim and Thummim, which con- sisted of two transparent stones set in the rim of a bow fastened to a breastplate. Through the medium of the Urim and Thummim I translated the records, by ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p008.jpg) the gift and power of God. "In this important and interesting book the history of ancient America is un- folded, from its settlement by a colony that came from the tower of Babel at the confusion of languages to the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era. We are informed by these records that America in ancient times had been inhabited by two distinct races of people. The first were called Jaredites, and came directly from the tower of Babel. The second race came directly from the city of Jerusalem, about six hundred years before Christ. They were principally Israelites of the descendants of Joseph. The Jaredites were destroyed about the time that the Israelites came from Jerusalem, who succeeded them in the inheritance of the country. The principal nation of the second race fell in battle towards the close of the fourth century. The remnant are the Indians that now inhabit this country. This book also tells us that our Savior made his appearance upon this continent after his resurrection, that he planted the Gospel ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p009.jpg) here in all its fullness, and richness and power, and blessings, that they had apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and evangelists, the same order, the same priesthood the same ordinances, gifts, powers and blessings as were enjoyed on the eastern continent; that the people were cut off in consequence of their transgressions; that the last of their prophets who existed among them was commanded to write an abridgement of their prophesies, his- story, etc., and to hide it up in the earth, and that it should come forth and be united with the Bible for the accomplishment of the purposes of God in the last days "As soon as the news of this discovery was made known, false reports, misrepresenta- tions and slander flew, as on the wings of the wind, in every direction; the house was fre- quently beset by mobs, and evil designing per- sons. Several times I was shot at, and very narrowly escaped, and every device was made use of to get the plates away from me, but the power and blessing of God attended me, and several began to believe my testimony." ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p010.jpg) At the meeting at which the Church was organized, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered, and Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were ordained, and received by vote as the first and second Elders of the Church. The events of the next few years are thus briefly summarized by the Apostle, Orson Pratt in an "Historical Sketch: *published in Liverpool, England, a short time since: - "During the next six months, several other small branches were organized in the same State. [New York] In the following autumn, three missionaries were sent by divine revelation, given through Joseph the Prophet, to the western boundaries of the State of Missouri. On their way they preached in the north- ern part of Ohio, and in a few weeks succeeded in baptizing several hundred, many of whom resided in Kirtland, Several of these new converts were called and ordained to the Priesthood, and went forth in all directions preaching the word. Many by the power of God and in the name of Jesus, were healed; devils were cast out; the lame were made to walk; the spirit of prophecy was abundantly manifested; the heavens were opened to some; visions of the future were seen; while angels *"Latter-day Saints Millennial Star." 1876. Vol XXXVIII. Page No. 43 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p011.jpg) ministered to, and comforted many. Thus the word of God was confirmed to the believers by signs following" "In January, 1831*, a revelation was given, requiring all the Saints in the east to emigrate to Ohio. This, in the follow -ing spring, was generally obeyed. Kirtland became the residence of the Prophet, and the headquarters of the Saints. Many revelations continued to be given on a variety of subjects; these, in due time, were compiled and published. "In the summer of 1831, a large number of missionaries were sent by revelation through the western States, being commanded to go two by two, preaching, baptizing and confirming until they should arrive in Jackson Co. Missouri, where they should receive further instructions. Joseph, the Prophet, was commanded to proceed to the same place. There a number of revelations were given and written, making known the great designs of the Almighty in relation to that land. It is pointed out as the place where a great city should be built, called the New Jerusalem, to which the righteous of all nations should eventually be gathered. The precise location was designated on which a Temple should be reared, which should be honored with the presence of the Lord, and be covered with his glory in the form of a cloud *Book of Doctrine and Covenants, Salt Lake City 1876. Page 150. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p012.jpg) as in ancient times*. The land was dedicated, a corner stone of the Temple laid The Saints having learned the will of the Lord, began to gather to that choice land, where they purchased thousands of acres, and built themselves comfortable homes. In the mean time persecution began to rage, increasing in violence until some of the Saints were tied up to trees and whipped to death; others were shot down; merchandise, household furniture, bedding, clothing &c, were robbed, destroyed, or strewn in the streets; stacks of hay and grain were burned *The following "Revelation and Prophecy" by the Prophet Joseph Smith, was given December 25th 1832, and was published at Liverpool in 1851, in "The Pearl of Great Price," Page 35. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p013.jpg) cattle were shot down for sport; about two hundred houses were burned, or otherwise destroyed and fi- nally about 1,200 Saints were driven across the Missouri River into Clay county. All this hap- pened in a little over two years from the first settlement of the Saints in the county. During this period, the Saints had conducted themselves as good and quiet citizens; and although their persecutors held all the civil offices of the county, there was not one case of crime against the Saints to be found on their court records. In this persecution, sectarian priests acted a very conspicuous part; the Lieut. Governor of the State, and nearly all the civil and mili- -tary officers of the county, were leaders of the mob, and urged them on to deeds of murderous vio- lence. The exiled Saints next began to make themselves homes in Clay County, Missouri, but only a few months elapsed before they were again compelled to flee. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p014.jpg) They next located in Caldwell and Daviess Counties where but a few settlers had preceded them. Here, by emigration, they increased in a few years to about 15,000 souls. In the meantime, their former persecutors, not being brought to justice nor punished for their outrages against the Saints, began again to stir up the people in all the sur- rounding counties to arise in mass, and drive the Saints from the State. They succeeded in elect- ing Lieut. Governor Boggs to the highest office in the State, when he again renewed his high- handed persecutions, issuing an exterminating order,* raised an army of several thousand volunteers, *The following is the exterminating order here spoken of:- Head Quarters of the Militia City of Jefferson, Oct. 27th 1838 Sir Since the order of the morning to you, directing you to come with four hundred mounted men, to be raised within your division, I have received by, Amos Rees, Esq., and Wiley C. Williams, Esq., one of my aids, information of the most appalling charac- ter, which changes entirely the face of things, and ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p015.jpg) placed at their head, as chief officers, some of the most violent mobocrats, and sent them against the peaceable settlements of the Saints. places the Mormons in the attitude of an avowed de- fiance of the laws, and of having made was upon the people of this State, your orders are there- fore to hasten your operations and endeavor to reach Richmond in Ray county, with all possible speed.— The Mormons must be heated as enemies and must be exterminated, or driven from the State, if necessary for the public peace. Their outrages are beyond all description. If you can increase your force, you are authorized to do so, to any extent you may think necessary. I have just issued orders to Major General Wollock of Marion county, to raise five hundred men, and to march them to the northern part of Daviess county and there to unite with General Doniphan of Clay - who has been ordered with five hundred men to proceed to the same point for the purpose of intercepting the retreat of the Mormons to the north. They have been directed to communicate with you by express. You can also communicate with them if you find it necessary. Instead ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p016.jpg) Then commenced a series of butcheries, in the thinly populated districts, too horrible for pen to describe. Men, women and children were massacred, and while struggling in the agonies of death, their clothing, books, etc., were greedily wrenched from their mangled bodies and distributed among their murderers.* Women were taken and bound fast, and in this helpless condition were brutally ravished by great numbers until death came to their relief. Joseph, the Prophet, and many of the leading ministers of the Saints were thrust into prison, where they were offered the therefore of proceeding as at first directed to re-instate the citizens of Daviess in their houses, you will proceed immediately to Richmond and there operate against the Mormons - Brigadier General Parks of Ray, has been ordered to have four hundred of his Brigade in readiness to join you at Richmond. The whole force will be placed under your command. (Signed) S. W. Boggs Governor and Commander-in-Chief. * Extracts from an Affidavit of Joseph Young (brother of Brigham Young) with regard to the massacre of Mormons, at ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p017.jpg) (Continuation of Jos. Young's Affidavit) Haun's Mill. Missouri, October 30. 1838: "More than three fourths of the day had passed in tranquility as smiling as the preceding one. xxxx The banks of Shoal Creek, on either side, teemed with children sporting and playing, while their mothers were engaged in domestic employ- ments. Fathers or husbands were either on guard about the mills or other property, or employed in gathering crops for winter consumption. The weather was very pleasant, the sun shone clearly, all was tranquail, and no one expressed any appre- hension of the aweful crisis that was near us, even at our doors. "It was about 4 o'clock, P.M., while sitting in my cabin with my babe in my arms, and my wife being standing by my side, the door being open, I cast my eyes on the opposite bank of Shoal Creek, and saw a large body of armed men on horses directing their course towards the mills with all possible speed. As they advanced through the scattering trees that bordered the prairie they seemed to form themselves into a three square position, forming a vanguard in front. At this moment, David Evans, seeing the superiority of their numbers (there being two hundred and forty of them, according to their own account), gave a signal ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p018.jpg) (Continuation of J.Y. Affidavit) and cried for peace. This not being heeded they continued to advance, and their leader, a man named Comstock, fired a gun, which was followed by a solemn pause of about ten or twelve seconds; when, all at once they discharged about one hundred rifles, aiming at a blacksmith's shop, into which our friends fled for safety. They then charged up to the shop, the crevices of which between the logs, were sufficiently large to enable them to aim directly at the bodies of those who had there fled for refuge from the fire of their murderers. There were several families tented in the rear of the shop whose lives were exposed, and who amid a shower of bullets, fled to the woods in different directions "After standing and gazing at this bloody scene for a few minutes, and finding myself in the uttermost danger, the bullets having reached the house were I was living, I commited my family to the protection of Heaven; and, having the house on the opposite side, I took a path which led up the hill, following in the trail of three of my brethren that had fled from the shop. "While ascending the hill we were discovered by the mob, who immediately fired at us, and continued so to do until we reached the summit. In descending the hill I secreted ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p019.jpg) (Continuation of J.Y. affidavit) myself in a thicket of bushes, where I lay till eight oclock in the evening. At this time I heard a voice calling my name in an under tone. I immediately left the thicket and went to the house of Benjamin Lewis, where I found my family - who had fled there in safety - and two of my friends, mortally wounded, one of whom died before morning. Here we passed the painful night in deep and aweful reflections on the scenes of the preceding evening. After daylight appeared some four or five men, with myself, who had escaped with our lives from this horrid — massacre, repaired as soon as possible to the mills to learn the condition of our friends whose fate we had too truly anticipated. "When we arrived at the house of Mr Haun, we found Mr Merrick's body lying in the rear of the house; Mr McBride's in front literally mangled from head to foot. We were informed by Miss Rebecca Judd, who was an eye witness, that he was shot with his own gun after he had given it up, and then cut to pieces by with a corn cutter by a man named Rogers of Daviess County, who keeps a ferry on Grand river, and who has since repeatedly boasted of this act of savage barbarity. Mr York's body we found in the house. After viewing these corpses we immediately went to the blacksmith shop, where we found nine of our friends, eight of whom were already dead- ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p020.jpg) Continuation of J.Y. affidavit the other, Mr Cox of Indiana in the agonies of death, who soon expired. "We immediately prepared and carried them to the place of interment. This last office of kindness due to the remains of departed friends was not attended with the customary ceremonies nor decency; for we were in jeopardy, every moment expecting to be fired on by the mob, who, we supposed, were lying in ambush, waiting the first opportunity to dispatch the remaining few who were providentially preserved from the slaughter of the preceding day. However, we accomplished without molestation this painful task. The place of burial was a vault in the ground, formerly intended for a well, into which we threw the bodies of our friends promiscously. "Among the slain I will mention Sardius Smith, son of Warren Smith, about nine years old, who, through fear, had crawled under the bel- lows in the shop, where he remained till the massacre was over, when he was discovered by one Glaze, of Carroll County, who presented a rifle near his head and literally blew off the upper part ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p021.jpg) Continuation of J.Y. affidavit of it. Mr Stanley, of Carroll County, told me after- wards that Glaze boasted of this fiend like murder and heroic deed all over the country. The number killed and mortally wounded in this wanton slaughter was eighteen or nineteen, whose names, as far as I can recollect, were as follows: — Thomas McBride, Levi Merrick, Elias Benner, Josiah Fuller, Benjamin Lewis, Alexander Camp- bell, Warren Smith, Sardius Smith, George Richards, Mr. Napier, Mr. Harmer, Mr. Cox, Mr. Abbott, Mr. York, William Merrick (a boy eight or nine years old), and three or four others whose names I do not recollect, as they were strangers to me. "Among the wounded who recovered were Isaac Laney, Nathan K. Knight, Mr. Yokum, two brothers by the name of Myers, Tarlton Lewis, Mr. Haim, and several others. Miss Mary Stedwell, while fleeing, was shot through the hand, and, fainting, fell over a log, into which they shot upwards of twenty balls. "To finish their work of destruction, this band of ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p022.jpg) Continuation of J.Y. affivadit murderers composed of men from Daviess, Liv- ingston, Ray, Carroll, and Chariton Counties, led by some of the principal men of that section of the upper country (among whom, I am informed, were Mr. Ashby, from Charriton, member of the State legislature; Col. Jennings, of Livingston County; Thomas O'Brien, Clerk of Livingston County; Mr. Whitney, Dr. Randall and many others), proceeded to rob the houses, wagons and tents of bedding and clothing; drove off horses and wagons, leaving widows and orphans destitute of the necessaries of life, and even stripped the clothing from the bodies of the slain! "According to their own account they fired seven rounds in this awful butchery; making upwards of sixteen hundred shots, at a little company of men about thirty in number. "I hereby certify the above to be a true state- ment of facts, according to the best of my knowledge. Joseph Young. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p023.jpg) 22 The flesh of their murdered brethren for food.* Among the (Continuation of J. Y. affidavit.) "State of Illinois, } County of Adams} "I hereby certify that Joseph Young this day came before me, and made oath in one form of law, that the statements contained in the foregoing sheets are true, according to the best of his knowledge and belief. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Quincy, this fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine. "C. M. Woods, "Clerk of Circuit Court of Adams Co., Ill." * "Our place of lodging was the square side of hewed white oak logs, and our food was anything but good and decent. Poison was administered to us three or four times. The effect it had upon our systems was, that it vomited us almost to death, and then we would lay some two or three days in a torpid, stupid state, not even caring or wishing for life. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p024.jpg) most unrelenting, cruel and bloodthirsty of these persecutors were many ministers of different denominations, seventeen of whom so strenuously urged the shooting of the principal men, that it would have been carried into effect, had not general Doniphan threatened to withdraw his regement, and wash his hands from such cold-blooded, murderous proceedings" The poison would inevitably have proved fatal had not the power of Jehovah interposed in our behalf, to save us from their wicked purposes. We were also subjected to the neces- -sity of eating human flesh! for the space of five days, or go without food, except a little coffee or brown bread. I chose the latter alternative. None of us partook of the flesh except Lyman Wight. We also heard the guard which was placed over us, making sport of us, saying that 'they had fed us upon Mormon beef.' "I have described the appearance of this flesh to several experienced physicians, and they have decided that it was human flesh. We learned afterwards through one of the guards that it was supposed that such acts of cannibalism as feeding us with human flesh would be ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p025.jpg) General Doniphan's movement in withdrawing his brigade frustrated the plan which the mobocrats had arranged for the killing of Joseph Smith and his co-religionists. On the 4th of November (1838) General John B. Clark arrived at Far West, the largest Mormon settlement, with sixteen hundred men. Within one week Far West was visited by six thousand soi disant militia. On the 5th, General Clark ordered the citizens to form in line, when the names of fifty-six of those present were called, who for some cause, which was not explained, were made prisoners. General Clark then made the following address: He said - Gentlemen: You whose names are not attached to this list of [---], will now have the privelege of going to your fields considered a popular deed. But those concerned, on learning that it would not take, tried to keep it secret; but the fact was noised abroad before they took that precaution." - Extract from a sworn statement of Hyrum Smith (brother of the Prophet) made before the Municipal Court of the City of Nauvoo, in the Summer of 1843. *On the 1st of November 1838, the following order was issued: "Brigadier General Donaphan, - Sir, You will take Joseph Smith and the other prisoners into the public square of Far West, and shoot them at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Samuel D. Lucas, Major General Commanding ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p026.jpg) to obtain grain for your families—wood, etc. Those that compose the list will go from thence to prison, to be tried, and receive the due demerits of their crimes, but you are now at liberty, (except such as may hereafter have charges against them), as soon as the troops are removed that now guard the place, which I shall cause to be done immediately It now devolves upon you to fulfil a treaty that you have entered into, the leading items of which I shall now lay before you. <[See note [---] 29]> The first requires that your leading men be given up to be tried according to law; this you already have complied with. The second is, that you deliver up your arms; this has been attended to. The third stipulation is, that you sign over your properties to defray the expenses of the war. This you have also done. Another article yet remains for you to comply with, and that is, that you leave the State forthwith. and whatever may be your feelings concerning this, or whatever your innocence, it is nothing to me. General Lucas (whose military rank is equal with mine,) has made this treaty with you; I approve of it. I should ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p027.jpg) have done the same had I been here. I am therefore determined to see it executed. The character of this State has suffered almost beyond redemption, from the character, conduct and influence that you have exerted; and we deem it an act of justice to restore her character to its former standing among the Stake by every proper means. The order of the Governor to me were, that you should be exterminated and not allowed to remain in the State. And had not your leaders been given up, and the terms of the treaty complied with before this time, you and your families would have been destroyed, and your houses in ashes. There is a discretionary power vested in my hands, which considering your circumstances, I shall exercise for a season. You are indebted to me for this clemency. I do not say that you shall go now, but you must not think of staying here another season, or of putting in crops; for the moment you do this the citizens will be upon you; and if I am called here again in case of a non- -compliance of a treaty made, do not think that I ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p028.jpg) 27 shall do as I have done now. You need not expect any mercy, but extermination, for I am determined the governor's order shall be executed. As for your leaders, do not think, do not imagine for a moment, do not let it enter into your minds that they will be delivered and restored to you again, for their fate is fixed, their die is cast, their doom is sealed, I am sorry, gentlemen, to see so many apparently intelligent men found in the situa- -tion that you are; and oh! if I could invoke that great Spirit, the unknown God to rest upon and deliver you from that awful chain of superstition and liberate you from those fetters of fanaticism with which you are bound— that you no longer do hom- -age to a man. I would advise you to scatter abroad and never again organize with bishops, presidents, etc. lest you excite the jealousies of the people, and subject yourselves to the same calamities that have now come upon you. You have always been the aggressors; you have brought upon yourselves these difficulties by being disaf- fected, and not being subject to rule; and my advice is, that you become as other citizens, lest by a [---] of those events you bring upon yourselves inevitable ruin." ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p029.jpg) "The s[--]e that followed beggars description; language is inadequate to describe it. Imagine fifteen thousand people, embracing all ages, sexes and conditions, driven in mid-winter from everything they possessed, destitute, hungry, naked, homeless and friendless, across trackless prairies; scattered two and three hundred miles from their homes, which they had erected on lands purchased from the Government of the United States; and under the protection of the American flag driven across the Missippi river, hundreds - perhaps thousands - perished during the winter spring and summer, because of this exposure. The men, in consequence of their over exertion and anxiety, failed first, leaving widows and orphan children still to suffer "Notwithstanding the violent feelings of the people of Missouri against the Mormons, they suffered Joseph Smith, and other Elders, who had been in prison for six months, to leave the State as soon as the Mormons had all left. "President Smith immediately went to Washington, and made applications to the President of the United States, and to Congress, ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p030.jpg) for redress, and the most favorable reply was that of Mr. Van Buren, then President of the United States: "Your cause is just, but I can do nothing for you." Senator Clay coldly remarked, "You had better go to Oregon." Senator Calhoun said, "It involves a nice question, the question of States rights; it will not do to agitate it" and the Senate committee of Congress reported it was none of their business. "The scattered remnant, not disheartened though persecuted, clustered round President Smith, and commenced building the city of Nauvoo, in Han- cock county, Illinois, a point so sickly that two un- -sucessful attempts had been made to settle it, only a few families living there, yet their burying- yard contained such a number of graves as might frighten a new settler from the State of New York, even if there had been three thousand inhabitants. ❡On the 14 September, 1840, the Patriarch *With regard to the treaty talked of by General Clark, the Mormons empatically deny that any treaty was prepared, or entered into on their part, or by any one authorized to act in their name. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p031.jpg) Joseph Smith, sen., worn out by exposure and toil, died at Nauvoo, and Hyrum Smith, his eldest son, who had previously received ordination and blessing under his father's hands, was acknowledged Patriarch over the whole church. "The bluffs around were put into culti- vation, the swamps drained, and in a few years it became as healthy in Nauvoo as any part of Illinois. "Missouri, however, not content with her wholesale system of robbery and extermination against the Saints, commenced a series of vexations lawsuits against them, as soon as they became satisfied that they would not all die on the Mississippi. "In 1841, Joseph Smith was demanded from the Governor of Illinois, and a writ issued by him for his apprehension; a writ of habeas corpus was issued, the case was investigated at Monmouth, before Judge Stephen A Douglas, and the arrest declared illegal. "This proceeding, including the expense of counsel, fees of attendants as witnesses, etc., cost ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p032.jpg) upwards of three thousand dollars; no incon- -siderable sum for a person who had just been robbed of his all. "Dissatisfied with the result of legal pro- -ceedings, Missouri commenced a system of kidnapping, by which means a number of individuals were carried forcibly, without form of law, into that State, whipped, imprisoned, some of them hung by the neck, and otherwise tortured. "The sum of $200,000 was appropriated by the Legislature of Missouri to defray the expenses of the Mormon massacres, the plun- -dered property not being considered a sufficient remuneration. "In 1842, a new demand was made by the Governor of Missouri. Joseph Smith was again arrested, and an attempt made to kidnap him into that State. A writ of habeas corpus was obtained from the United States District Court for the State of Illinois. Judge Pope heard the case in Springfield, and decided the proceedings illegal, and Missouri ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p033.jpg) had no claim on him, and ordered it en- tered on the docket that he should be troubled no more in the matter. This proceeding alto- gether cost $12,000. A foundation had been laid for a Temple in the city of Nauvoo. A charter had been obtained for the city, conferring liberal powers upon the City Council. A University and Manufacturing association incorporated. A Legion also chartered. The University was organized and put in operation in several departments. The Manufacturing associ- -ation commenced the erection of large buildings for the manufacture of pottery. Thousands of people flocked in from every part of the United States, and the British Isles. Streets were opened, hundreds of fine buildings erected, and a company incorporated for the purpose of building an extensive hotel, with a capital of $200,000. A considerable amount of stock was sold, and the basement Story of the building, with 240 feet of front, was finished. An extensive printing establishment [---] [---] [---], and ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p034.jpg) book-bindery put in operation, two Masonic Lodges established, a large and commodious Masonic Temple was built. Several flourishing villages of the Saints were established in dif- -ferent parts of Hancock and neighboring coun- -ties, as well as in Iowa. "Joseph Duncan, an aspiring party leader, anxious to become Governor of Illinois, took the stump at Edwardsville, and from that visited different parts of the State, rousing all the vile pas- -sions and religious prejudices that could exist against the Saints, promising that if he could be elected Governor of Illinois, he would exterminate the Mormons. This formed an extensive anti-Mor- mon party, who although unsuccessful in the election which elevated Thomas Ford to the executive chair, continued its operations. "In June 1843, Joseph Smith was arrested at Inlet Grove, Lee county, Illinois, by officers Rey- -nolds, and Wilson, by virtue of a writ from Governor Ford, issued on a demand from the Governor of Missouri, and strenuous attempts were made to kid- nap him directly to Missouri, which would have ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p035.jpg) been done had not some high-minded citizens of Dixon and Pawpaw Grove lent their aid and come to his rescue. The news of his arrest reached Nauvoo, hundreds of Saints mounted their horses and started to his assistance (he being arrested while on a visit 250 miles from home). Another struggle against kidnapping, another series of legal proceedings, another writ of habeas corpus, another trial, and another dis- charge was the result. The cost of these proceedings was immense, for so zealous were the Saints to pro- -tect their leader, in addition to filling the whole country with horsmen between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, and sending a squadron across the Illinois River to prevent his being kidnapped, about 100 men chartered a steamboat which kept a constant watch of the boats on the Illinois and Missippi rivers, to prevent his being carried into Missouri by steamboat. $100,000 would not defray the expenses and damage to Nauvoo by this arrest. "The General assembly of the State of Illinois, in the session of '43 and 4, made an attempt to repeal the charters, granted to the city of Nauvoo, which, ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p036.jpg) although it did not succeed, had a tendency to depreciate the value of stock with the Manu- -facturing and Nauvoo House associations. "In the month of June, 1844, a mob assem- -bled in the neighborhood of Carthage, circulating reports that Joseph Smith and the "Mormons" had bid defiance to the laws of the State and all man- ner of falsehoods were put in circulation to in- -flame a the public mind, and the editors of several newspapers devoted their time and space propagating these falsehoods; and on the strength of the rumor that the Mormons were determined to resist the laws, Governor Ford came to Carthage and ordered into service several hundred men, mostly members of the mob. He then sent an officer to Nauvoo to arrest Joseph Smith and others. Mr. Smith apprehending that the intention was to murder him, instead of trying him (the 47th time by law), requested the Governor to protect him from mob violence, which he pledged the faith of the State to do. The matter of which he was accused being investigated, he was again dismissed, when a new writ was taken ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p037.jpg) out charging him with treason, and he was again put in jail. Governor Ford then dismissed all his troops, except one company (the Carthage Greys), who were known to possess the most violent feelings of hatred towards the Mormons, and treacherously left them to be murdered. After having held a private council on the subject, and concluding that that would be the best way to pacify the feelings of the mob, he left them to their fate. "On the 27th of June, at 23 minutes past 5p.m., the prison was surrounded by about one hundred and fifty armed men with their faces blackened, who massacred Joseph Smith, and his brother Hyrum, the Patriarch of the Church, leaving Elder John Taylor severely wounded with four balls. Elder Willard Richards, who was in the same room, escaped unhurt. Although President Smith had repeatedly apprised the Saints that his tarry among them would be short, and before leaving Nauvoo told his friends that he was going like a lamb to the slaughter, and would never return, yet no people on the face of the earth ever mourned more sincerely the loss of a ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p038.jpg) benefactor than did the Latter-day Saints. "At the fall term of court, bills of indictment for murder in the first degree were found against the principal leaders in the massacre, and they were allowed by the court to go at large on bail, and to go each other's security, only $1,000 being the sum required. "In May, 1845, they had a sham trial, and were acquitted, although the court, bar, jury and witnesses knew them to be guilty of the murder."* * Deseret News, Salt Lake City, September 5, 1855. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p039.jpg) "Twenty-sixth Congress — first session - "In Senate of the United States, March 4, 1840. Sub- -mitted, laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. "Mr. Wall made the following report:— "The Committee on the judiciary, to whom was referred the memorial of a delegation of the Latter- -day Saints, report — "The petition of the memorialists sets forth, in substance, that a portion of their sect commenced a settlement in the county of Jackson in the State of Missouri, in the Summer of 1831; that they bought lands, built houses, erected churches, and established their homes, and engaged in all the various occupations of life; that they were expelled from that county in 1833 by a mob, under circumstances of great outrage, cruelty, and oppression, and against all law, and without any offence committed on their part, and to the destruction of property to the amount of 120,000 dollars; that the society thus expelled amounted to about 1,200 souls; that no compensation was ever made for the destruction of their property in Jackson; that, after their expul- ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p040.jpg) -sion from Jackson county, they settled in Clay county, on the opposite side of the Missouri river, where they purchased lands, and entered others at the land office, where they resided peaceably for three years, engaged in cultivation, and other use- -ful and active employments, when the mob again threated their peace, lives and property; and they became alarmed, and finally made a treaty with the citizens of Clay county, that they should purchase their lands, and the Saints should remove, which was complied with on their part, and the Saints removed to the county of Caldwell, where they took up their abode, and re-established their settlement, not without heavy pecuniary losses and other inconveniences; that the citizens of Clay county never paid them for their lands, except for a small part. They remained in Caldwell from 1836 until the fall of 1838, and, during that time, had acquired, by purchase from the government, the settlers, and pre-emptioners, almost all the lands in the county of Caldwell, and a portion of the lands in Davies and Carroll counties,— the former county being almost entirely settled by the Saints, and they were ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p041.jpg) rapidly filling up the two latter counties. Those counties, when the Saints first commenced their settlement, were, for the most part, wild and uncul- tivated, and they had converted them into large and well-improved farms, well stocked. Lands had risen in value to ten and even twenty-five dollars per acre, and those counties were rapidly advancing in cultivation and wealth. That in August, 1838, a riot commenced, growing out of an attempt of a Saint to vote, which resulted, increasing great excitement and the perpetration of many scenes of lawless outrage, which are set forth in the petition. That they were finally compelled to fly from those counties, and on the 11th of October, 1838, they sought safety by that means, with their families, leaving many of their effects behind. That they had previously applied to the constituted authori- ties of Missouri for protection, but in vain. "They allege that they were pursued by the mob; that conflicts ensued; deaths occurred on each side; and, finally, a force was organized, under the authority of the Governor of the State of Missouri, with orders to drive the Saints from the State or ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p042.jpg) exterminate them. The Saints thereupon deter- mined to make no further resistance, but submit themselves to the authorities of the State. Several of the Saints were arrested and imprisoned on a charge of treason against the State, and the rest, amounting to about 15,000 souls, fled into other States, principally in Illinois, where they now reside "The petition is drawn up at great length, and sets forth, with feeling and eloquence, the wrongs of which they complain; justifies their own conduct, and aggra- vates that of those whom they call their persecutors; and concludes by saying that they see no redress, unless it be obtained of the Congress of the United States, to whom they make their solemn, last appeal, as American citizens, as Christians, and as men;— to which decision they say they will submit. "The committee have examined the case presented by the petition, and heard the views urged by their agent with care and attention; and, after full examination and consideration, unanimously concur in the opinion, that the case presented for their investigation is not such a one as will justify or authorize any interposition by this government. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p043.jpg) The wrongs complained of are not alleged to be com- -mitted by any of the officers of the United States, or under the authority of its government, in any manner whatever. "The allegations in the petition relate to the acts of citizens, and inhabitants, and authorities of the State of Missouri, of which State the petitioners were, at the time, citizens or inhabitants. The grievances com- -plained of in the petition are alleged to have been done within the territory of the State of Missouri. The committee, under these circumstances, have not considered themselves justified in inquiring into the truth or falsehood of the facts charged in the petition. If they are true, the petitioners must seek relief in the courts of judicature of the State of Missouri, or of the United States, which has the appropriate jurisdiction to administer full and adequate redress for the wrongs complained of, and doubtless will do so fairly and impartially; or the peti- -tioners may, if they see proper, apply to the justice and magnanimity of the State of Missouri— an appeal which the committee feel justified in believing will never be made in vain by the injured or oppressed. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p044.jpg) It can never be presumed that a State either wants the power, or lacks the disposition to redress the wrongs of its own citizens, committed within her own territory, whether they proceed from the lawless acts of her officers or any other persons. "The committee therefore report that they recom- -mend the passage of the following resolution:— "Resolved, that the Committee on the judi- ciary be discharged from the further considera- tion of the memorial in this case, and that the memorialists have leave to withdraw the papers which accompany their memorial." ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p045.jpg) * On the occasion of this trial, Hon. O. H. Browning, in after years a member of President Lincoln's Cabinet, made an eloquent appeal in behalf of the defendant. His closing remarks were as follows:— "Great God! have I not seen it? Yes, my eyes have beheld the blood-stained traces of innocent women and children, in the drear winter, who had traveled hundreds of miles barefoot, through frost and snow, to seek a refuge from their savage pursuers. 'Twas a scene of horror sufficient to enlist sympathy from an adamantine heart. And shall this unfortunate man, whom their fury has seen proper to select for sacrifice, be driven into such a savage land, and none dare to enlist in the cause of justice? If there was no other voice under heaven ever to be heard in this cause, gladly would I stand alone, and proudly spend my latest breath in defence of an oppressed American citizen." ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p046.jpg) Chronology of some of the most important events that transpired in the life of Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith born at Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont, Dec. 23 1805 Joseph Smith had his first vision Early in Spring 1820 Joseph Smith had his second vision Sept. 21 1823 Visited the place where the plates from which he translated the Book of Mormon, were deposited Sept. 22 1823 Married Emma Hale Jan. 18 1827 Obtained possession of the plates of the Book of Mormon Sept. 22 1827 Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery baptized May 15 1829 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized, April 6 1830 Joseph Smith moved to Kirtland, Ohio, Jan. 1831 Joseph Smith left Kirtland for Missouri June 10 1831 The spot for a Temple dedicated near Inde- pendence, Missouri, Aug 3 1831 Joseph Smith, jun. and Sidney Rigdon severely mobbed. March 25 1832 The publication of the "Evening and Morning Star" commenced at Independence Missouri, June 1832 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p047.jpg) [page torn] [-]ob tore down the office of [page torn] Independence, and sarr[--] [page torn] whipped a number of the [page torn] 1838 The Saints evacuated Jackson County Nov. 1833 A First Presidency of Three organized to preside over the Church Feb. 17 1834 Joseph Smith with "Zion's Camp" left Kirtland for Missouri May 3 1834 The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized Feb 14 1835 The Apostles left Kirtland on their first Mission, May 8 1835 The Temple at Kirtland dedicated March 27 1836 The first "Mormon" missionaries arrived at Liverpool, England, July 20 1837 Joseph Smith fled from Kirtland to escape mob violence, Jan. 12 1838 Persecutions commenced in Daviess Co., Missouri Aug 6 1838 The Saints evacuated De Witt, Carroll Co., Missouri Oct. 11 1838 Governor Bogg's exterminating order issued Oct. 27 1838 Haun's Mill Massacre Oct. 30 1838 Joseph Smith and others delivered to the mob, Oct. 31 1838 Joseph Smith and others sentenced to be shot Nov 1 1838 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F30a_p048.jpg) Joseph Smith and fifty-two others tried at Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, Nov. 12 1838 The Saints evacuated Far West April 20 1839 Joseph Smith escaped into Illinois April 22 1839 The first house put up in Nauvoo, Illinois June 11 1839 Joseph Smith and others arrived at Wash- -ington with petition for redress Nov. 28 1839 The corner stone of the Temple at Nauvoo, laid April 6 1841 Joseph Smith prophesied that the Saints would be driven to the Rocky Moun- -tains, Aug 6 1842 Joseph Smith arrested for the third time under a requisition from the governor of the State of Missouri Dec. 26 1843 Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum assassinated in Carthage Jail June 27 1844 ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p001.jpg) EXECUTIVE NOTE BOOK FOR Stenographers From______19__ To________19__ [Cover has decorative bordering and a seal with the word "REGISTERED"] ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p002.jpg) A few weeks ago Mahonri Young, Utah sculptor told an audiance in the 20th Ward in Salt Lake City that George Romney was decended from Romney the English painter, and that George Reynolds was descended from a brother of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the painter, and That is what Father's temple record reveals. discloses. Sir Joshua Reynolds lived in Devonshire, one of the loveliest spots in all England. From Totnes, in Devonshire, George Reynolds the father of my father came to London. Sir Joshua Reynolds was a painter, a writer and a man of very great spirituality. I think our branch my grandfathers branch of the family reveal art tendencies. My Father was among other things a writer; the brother next to him made his living, in part, by reproducing antique furniture. One evening as a I sat [An x covers the text from "My Father was among..." to the bottom of the page] ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p003.jpg) visiting with Uncle Arthur he told me that he made a Louis 15 chair for Kaisers palace. His daughter Jessie is today head of the second largest advertising firm in London. She has received a good deal of advertising publicity in the London papers. One thing they frequently mention is that the office occupied by Miss Reynolds is unusually artistic for a business firm. One of Father's sons makes his living through art and when Polly was teaching in the public schools of Salt Lake City she showed me an exhibit of rugs made in the Salt Lake City schools, by the children. When I asked where is the rug made by your children she said some one ar had seen it and purchased it and I think I know why. My brother Sidney had art as a hobby, and I have always believed that Harold would have much less interest in grocery stores than he has in gift shops, as they give him an opportunity to deal with beautiful things. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p004.jpg) it gives him an opportunity to deal in beautiful things. The love for business exhibited by members of the family comes from the Tautze's, who are still in business in London. Fathers mother was Julia Ann Tautz a woman of German descent with some French blood in her viens. My George Reynolds, my Father, was born in London January 1, 1842. We are in possession of an art painting of him, done when he was four years old. It shows the full cheeks colorful cheeks fair-hair and blue eyes. His mother never forgave the artist for painting the black velvet dress she had on a rust brown. Father's father was was a master ta taylor, until recent years whose place of business was on Regent Street London. Until recent years one of the men who worked with his father was still living. A few years A number of years ago Father sent his his ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p005.jpg) brother a photograph of his twelve sons; his brother Arthur wrote back saying what is this George — a crack football team; but he said the old old workman of their father stood before it and said are all those boys Young master George's sons. Father lived much of his time as a boy with his maternal grandmother, who sublet part of the her large house. In this house who was comfortably fixed. It was while he was at his grandmother's that he met Sarah White who for some reason was called Mary. He She was a maid of some ladies to whom his grandmother had rented a portion of her house. George found out that Mary went to meeting, so he asked his grandmother if he might go with her. She took him to the Paddington Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He tells us that ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p006.jpg) as soon as he head the message preached by these people the Latter-day Saints he was satisfied of its truth; he was sure it was the gospel of Jesus Christ. This was not the first time he had heard of these people . In his Father's Taylor shop he had heard of the Latter-day Saints and had wondered how the prophet Joseph Smith had gotten hold of the Urim Thumin, as he had been told that it had been carried from Jerusalem to Rome and lost in the Tiber River. I pause here to ask how many boys of seven do you know who know anythink anything about of the Rome and the Tiber River? Yet it is only fair to say that geography was something of a passion with Father and that he had little patience with people he betrayed <[---] grave> ignorance of Geography the subject As soon as he heard the message ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p007.jpg) of the "Mormon" elders he wanted to be baptised. His parents objected and the elders would not baptize him to bal baptise him. This caused him much mental anxiety . Finally he went to the Summerstown Branch of the Church where he was not known, and finally on at the age of 14 on Sunday May 4, 1856 in May 88 1856 he was confirmed a member of the Church. Prior to this time he had been sent by his grandmother to Paris to learn French He lived by St Denis Church. He was very homesick while he was in France, and possibly thought it a gesture on the part of his people to keep him separated from the Church. No sooner had he joined the Church <"Mormons"> than he began working for it. Youth though he was his public life began in ernest ernest. He was made secretary of the branch Sunday School, secreatary and afterwards president of the tract society. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p008.jpg) From that time on until his death he was secretary from one to a half-dozen things all his life. Golden Kimball tells us that once when he was walking up the steps of the [-] temple with Father , that he said Do you know that Golden I fancy when I entering the pearly gates someone will call out here comes Brother Reynolds lets make him secretary. After he was ordained a priest he He was ordained a deacon and he states he never filled any office better. [--] when he was ordained a pre priest, he bang[--] street preaching. He was small, and wore a little Eaton jacket similar to what the English boys wear at Harrow and Easton. Eaton. He says his listeners sometimes suggested that he place a piece of brown paper under his feet that he might be seen. In 1865 he left England for America. He was already enaged to marry my mother ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p009.jpg) In 1863, at the age of 21 , Father he had been changed from his work in London, where he had been working with W. C Stairs to Liverpool where he acted as emigration clerk to both President George Q. Cannon and later to (President Daniel H. Wells. All his life he carried a silver watch given him by George Q. Cannon, attached to a silver chain which was his great uncles. In 1865 he left England for America. He was already engaged to marry my mother, Mary Ann Tuddenham, she having emigrated with her parents in 1864. the previous summer. On my first visit to England my Uncle Arthur, the brother next to Father, stopped at the Marylebone Church famed as the place where Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning were married. However, he did not pause for for that reason but to say that he first met my Mother with [---] father Father in front of that church. [Bottom half of page crossed out] ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p010.jpg) His trip to America was unusually quick for these times. He came during the Sioux war not with a regular company but with William S. Ludfie and William H Shearman. They had a few adventures such as being chased by the Indians and but arrived <[---] safely> in Salt Lake City. July 3, 1865. On July 22, he married <1865> my mother. Father and mother were married in the endowment house. He states that toget together they had only fifteen cents. But that was not the whole story for they had rented a little home paid rent on a little home for six months and had put in a supply of groceries. William Jennings met him at the gate, as he left the temple grounds, and engaged him to be his bookkeeper; so all was well. He worked for Mr Jennings for some time but before the year was through he was working as Brigham Young's private secretary. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p011.jpg) He was also serving as a lieutenant in the third infantry and incidentally he was its secretary. As a lieutenant he commanded company H. at the famous wooden gun battle rebellion in November 1870, <1870> but escaped being sent to Camp Douglas. In 1871 he returned to Liverpool to assist Albert Carrington in the editorship of the Millennial Star. While serving the mission in this capacity he came down with a very severe case of small pox. To co To complicate matters President Carrington was called home and Father was left in charge of the mission. On On elder Carrington's return he was released because of ill health. In May 1872 he returned was released In May 1872, after President Carrington's return father was released to return home as he was still suffering from the ill effects of his attack of ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p012.jpg) small pox. This was one of the most trying periods of his life. Soon after his return to Salt Lake City he was made treasurer and later manager of the Salt Lake theatre. An excerpt written from a letter written to mother at this time throws some light on matters at this particular time. The date of The letter is November 15, 1872. He has been speaking of the severe weather when he writes: "I feel the cold so since I had the small pox. Then he continues — "Theatre business is very bad, too cold for people to come out. A funny thing occurred last night in the play of David Garrick. In the scene where Garrick feigns drunkenness he plays at cards with two old 'coves' quarrells, gets mad and shoves a lighted candle and stick in the face of each. Foster who was playing an old man had his nose padded with cotton. When the candle came near it was set alight. I never heard such roars of laughing as when his nose blased up. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p013.jpg) The people seemed disposed to laugh all the evening after." Later in connection with W.T. Harris lessee of that the old play house. From now on his the major part of his time was taken up at the Church Office. In order to give you any sort of picture of [---] activities Father's activities it will be necessary to present the remainder of this paper in topics. a topical topics. And We turn first to Education. In 1869, when Father was twenty-seven years of age, he was elected by the Territorial Legislature to serve on the Board of Regents of the University of Utah. Deseret. He was elected y by succeeding legislatures until his return to England on his mission. George Reynolds accompanied George Q. Cannon on a visit to the home of Karl G. Maeser to inform him that it was the wish of the Board of Trustees that he should become the principal of the Brigham ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p014.jpg) Young Academy to be established in at Provo. He was in the office when Brigham Young gave the historic instruction to Kar Karl G. Maeser "that he was not to attempt to teach the alphabet or the multiplication tables without the spirit of the Lord"; He was a special lecturer on the Book of Mormon at both the Brigham Young University and L.D.S. college for a number of years. He was secretary of the Church Board of Education from the time of its organization until his death. His own scholarly research was finally rewarded by membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Sunday Schools He began his Sunday School work in England, where he was made secretary of the branch Sunday School. In 1868 he was 1867 [-] he was secretary [Paragraph after Sundays Schools heading is crossed out.] ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p015.jpg) From the time of his entrance into the Church he was in and with the Sunday School. until his death he was in and with the Sunday School. In England he served as secretary of the branch Sunday School. In 1867 he was secretary of the eighth ward Sunday School Salt Lake City, and the teacher of the boys Bible Class. In the twentieth Ward, where he later made his permanent residence, he was in 1868 librarian and a teacher, and in Dec 1869 he was chosen superintendent. "This position he retained (with the exception of the periods of his absence on his mission and during his imprisonment) until the spring of 1885. In 1901 Father was the oldest member of the Sunday School Union Board. More than a quarter of a century he was its treasurer taking care of all the nickles. In November 1900 he was chosen second assistant superintendent, and at the death of Karl G. Maeser and George Q. Cannon he was made first assistant general ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p016.jpg) superintendent. This was during President Joseph F. Smith's administration, when He was the president of the auxillary organizations, and when because of the multiplicity of matters to which he had to attend the details of an administrating the various organizations fell largely on the first counsellor, assistant. Father served on many important committees; he had written several series of lessons and at the time of his death was editor of the Juvenile Instructor. He had great affection for the Sunday School; indeed the faint that was forrunner of his last illness occurred when he was struggling to get up to write some Sunday School lessons. His Priesthood Work. March the 18, 1866 elder Reynolds was ordained a Seventy by Israel Barlow. After this h that he was a member of the 6th, 24," He was received into the 6th quorum later was transferred to the 24 quorum, became a member of the ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p017.jpg) council of that quorum and on April 1890 was sustained as one of the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, an office which like his work on the Sunday School required his services throughout the Church. The Years in Prison Reference has l already been made to his incarceration in the Utah Penetentary, and as this connects with his major literary work it is perhaps well to discuss it here. He[-] He was serving on the City Council of Salt Lake City, as a member of the Salt Lake City Council when Judge McKean, chief Justice of Utah sought to find indictments under the Congressional law of 1862. The arrest of a number of the leading authorities of the Church was threatened. The Latter- day Saints believing a law affecting religious beliefs and practice to be in unconstitutional, and that it would be so de declared by the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p018.jpg) furnish a test case. Brother George Reynolds was chosen to stand in the gap. On March 2 31, 1875 his trial before Judge Emerson began. He was found guilty and sentenced to one year's imprisonment and a fine of three hundred dollars. The supreme court of the Territory set the indictment aside on the ground of the illegality of the grand Jury who found it. Oct 30, 1875 another indictment was found. On December 9, 1875 the second trial commenced before Justice White. The Jury returned a verdict of guilt guilty, and he was sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labor and to pay a fine of [-]00 hundred dollars. This time the Territorial supreme court sustained the decision of the lower court. The case was then taken to the Supreme Court of the United States. The case was brought not called up until November 14 1878. January 6, 1879 chief Justice ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p019.jpg) Waite delivered the decisions decision of the court confirming the decisions of the lower courts. the hard labor clause being eliminated by the Supreme Court as being in excess of the law. The corrected sentence was pronounced June 14, 1879 and on the 16 Brother Reynolds started in charge of two deputy marshals for the Nebraska State penetentiary at Lincoln. He only remained twenty-five days in Lincoln, he tells [--] tells us they were <"very long ones to him" he tells us.> very long ones to him. The Utah people petitioned to have him brought to the Utah Penetentiary. I recall going with Mother and Aunt Amelia to Od and Ogden to meet him. The Warden at the Utah peniten penitentiary was good to him his family visited him at least twice a week, friends visited him and supplied him with many delicacies to vary the monotony of the prison fare. The children of the Church contributed nicke a nickles, as I recall it, and paid the $500 fine, and as Father's case was ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p020.jpg) regared as repre representing thought of as standing for the entire Church his families were allowed to suffer go without that which was necessary for their need and comfort. I recall mother saying to us on more than one occassion you will not fare as well when your Father is released. But that is only one side of the story he tells us shows us another. Brother Reynolds was brought back to Utah and placed in the Territorial Penitentiary. In those days things were pretty rough in at the primitive. Brother "There were no cells, Brother Reynolds was placed in one of the iron cages which were contained in a thin lumber building, and He had Brother Lorenzo Colton as his companion. A new bunk was house was built shortly after. Into it Brother Reynolds was transferred. It was made of g of two-by-four green lumber. There was a crack every two inches through which the winter ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p021.jpg) winds blew. No fire was permitted for fear the prisoners might burn it down. The thermometer is said to have gone down to thirty degrees below zero, and how some Brother Reynolds was supplied with plenty of bed clothing by his friends, but he generally went to bed with all his clothes on and a woolen comforter wrapped around his head. In the morning his beard would be one solid mass of ice. More bed clothing only added to the weight, it did not increase the warmth. Nor was is that all; two children died while he was in the Peniteniten P penitentiary, each of his wives suffering the loss of her baby. [-] One died in February as I recall it. At any event it was cold weather One died in the winter and I recall that he was released for the day to come to the home to see the child and be with the family. He came muffled in a scarf over his head, partly to keep out the cold and partly as a ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p022.jpg) disguise. Bitt In bitter cold weather he had walked every step of the way from the Utah Penitentiary to our home in the 20th Ward. Of course he being in the the first man in the Church to receive a sentence under the Anti-pologamy act it much I have another memory of those days it is of Father with his watch in his hand saying to mother as she sat visiting him "Now my girl you had better be going." He did He was trying to save her seeing him turned into the prison yard; so we kept close watch on the time. Of course Father being the first man to receive a sentence under the anti-pologamy act his case wi will always be history. As His Literary Oup Output. Many law students many students who have taken studied in law schools know, will always be history. His Literary Output ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p023.jpg) In 1871 Father went to Liverpool to help edit the Mille[---] Star. Later he acted as one of the editors on the Deseret News. Twice he was connected with the Juvenile and was its editor at the time of his death. We I list his books in the following order The Myth of the Manuscript Found, "Are We of Israel," Treatise on The Book of Abraham The Story of the Book of Mormon and the Dictionary of the Book of Mormon and the Concordance of the book of Mormon The Myth of the Manuscript had had accomplished its purpose when the Spaulding Manuscript was found. It proved Father's contention, that it was the story of a Roman group who came to this country Are We of Israel is possibly dated because the world now has access to much additional information on the matter. At Father's funeral B.H. Roberts paid tribute to the material ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p024.jpg) in the treatise on the Book of Abraham stating that it he thought the material very valuable. But the books that are going on and the are the Concordance of the Book of Mormon and the books growing out of his work on the Book of Mormon. Concordance. In his preface to the Concordance of the Book of Mormon he says: It was while in the Utah I was in the Utah Penitentiary in 1880, or just twenty years ago, that I commenced work on the Concordance to the Book of Mormon. The story of the Book of Mormon which has run through five editions, the Dictionary of the Book of Mormon and the chronological chart of the Book of Mormon are all by-products of the Book of Mormon, which is his monumental work. I am going to tell you the family [---] of the writing of the book, and then let him tell the rest. I recall when a child being taken to the Utah Pentitenten Penitenitary by my mother to see Father. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p025.jpg) We found him in the guards room writing He told mother he was working on the Concordance. Then came his release. After that until the completion of the work he was at his desk each morning from 5 to 7 or 7:30. In the evening he frequently checked passages. We were checking and doublechecking all the time. He was always examining into my spare time and was always delighted if I had an hour or two either in the afternoon or evening that I could give him. I have never ceased being astonished at the rapidity with which he checked but the amazing accuracy of the book is due to this very process. I k I don't know how many of Father's children helped him check but I know there were a number. He wrote He wrote every word of the book in long hand after he had checked through a Book of Mormon taking two a or at most three letters at a time. Of course before the book went to the ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p026.jpg) printers the typewritter typewriter had come into use so that he sent a typewritten copy to the publisher. Then after it was set up it took three years to proof read it, and he put in every spare moment . His wives assisted him in this work by seeing that his room was comfortable at so early an hour and keeping things as quiet as possible around him; so that he could work uninterrupted. His wife, Mary G. Reynolds, who is was is mother to part of the a group who are here to day, and Aunt Mary to two groups of children came into the family fifteen years before the Concordance was completed. To her we all pay loving and grateful tribute today for her inceasing interest and unflagging devotion to Father as he did this stupenduous piece of work. Now we will let him tell his own story as it occurs in the preface of the Concordance. "Had I known the vast amount of labor, patience and care ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p027.jpg) it would take to prepare it I should undoubetly have hesitated before commencing so vast, so tedious and so costly a work. But having commenced, and feeling its necessity as a help to the Devine Work whose name it bears, I have labored early and late on every available opportunity – labored and prayed – until it was prepared for the press." "I do not think there are any, perhaps with the single exception of the very few, who have attempted a work of the same kind, who can conceive of the amount of labour labor involved in the preparation of such a work. It it said that the compilation of the first Latin Concordance to the Bible, that done under Cardinal Hugo, occupied the time of 500 Dominican monks for years, from its commencement to its completion." Father thinks their methods must have been unbusiness like and their ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p028.jpg) way a liesu leisurely one to occupy so much time, so he tells us his way must have been very much more expeditious, to enable him to attend to the daily duties of his calling and have the work ready for the public in twenty years. It has been useful to scholars and translators. Alma O Taylor me that he never could have translated the Book of Mormon into Japanese had it not been for the Concordance of the Book of Mormon. I spoke have spoken of the amazing accuracy of the book. In the comparatively recent editions of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price John M. Mills authorized by the Church, John M. Mills worked with the committee. One day after the work was completed he said to me, You know something of the regard in which I hold your Father's work, but now more than evere ever before. Said he, from the ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p029.jpg) very nature of the case I expected to find mistakes a number of mistakes but we discovered only one and that did not impair the passage as it only involed either the putting on or leaving off an ing. When I rembe remem recall Mr. Ellsworth's story, the grandson of Noa[-]h Webster, connected with the century magazine company I am astonished. Mr Ellsworth says that tells us that after several experts had gone over the century magazine they turned it over to a final expert promising him $3.00 for every error he discovered. The man received $600.00. The cost of the electro plates was $3,000 to which was added the cost of printing and binding all paid by him from private means. He writes: "I have but little hope while I live of getting this amount back from sales while I live, (speaking of the cost of the electro plates) to say nothing of the other expenses such as printing and ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p030.jpg) binding. But such a book was needed." It is thirty-six years now since the book was published but the cost of publishing has not yet been covered. It is his gift to his Church What future years may mean no one perhaps knows but this we do know that it was his gift to his Church – the Church to which he dedicated without stint all the powers of his mind and heart. The B The Story of the Book of Mormon has been a good seller and recently his chronological chart of the Book of Mormon, copywrighted in 19 1898 has had a sale of fifteen hundred or three thousand. Harold does not recall which. The edition was but it is entirely sold out. His Character Outstanding as was his life of of industry and achievement nothing about him was as noteworthy as his character. He was trustworthy to the enth degree. If he made a promise he found a way to keep it. His He was honest in his dealings with other people and ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p031.jpg) word was as good as his bond. When he spoke he spoke the truth. Although he had a large family when and a comparatively small income he left no debts at his death and there was no mortgage on either of his homes. He had three wives none of whom were ever left in suspense as to where he was or what he was doing. All his life he turned to his wife or wives as he was leaving in the morning and said, "I shall be home at my regular time, if anything interferes I shall let you know." And if anything o interfered he did let them know. Before the time of telephones he used a messenger. One of the most humorous incidents in the family life occurred one day when he did not arrive for dinner on time, near 12 o'clock. One came and then two Mother and Aunt Amelia paced both the floor and the lot. Finally th Father was seen in the distance his light duster caught by the breeze his hat coming at his ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p032.jpg) fastest gate his light duster caught by breeze. B As soon as his voice would carry he called out. "I couldn't help it I was sopeaned and taken to court on Rudger Clawson's case, and I had no way of letting you know." One thing that surprised me greatly as I moved out into life was the discovery of men who forgot their wi[-]es birthday and wedding anniversaries. Father never forgot not even when he was in prison. Mother used to visit him on Monday of each week and Aunt Amelia on each Thursday. They always came home with wedding gifts and birthday gifts on the days nearest these aniversaries. How he did it puzzled me some for on my seventh birthday I had been taken to see him dressed in a sailor suit worn in A.C. Smith's presentation of Pinafore, at the Salt given in the Salt Lake Theatre. He took me in his arms and taking from his pocket ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p033.jpg) a purse gave me fifteen cents, saying as he did so "this is all the money I have." I never could understand after that where he got the money to buy birthday and wedding presents. It never occurred to me that there was a way in which he could get more. But if his reputation was particularly good in relation to the things I have mentioned it was not so good when it came to putting up stoves hanging doors and putting down carpets any wife it had could beat him at such jobs. He was tender towards children, particularly little ones, and tender towards women often expressing indignation where he thought a wife was being mistreated. One Christmas I came up from Provo, and as I often did I went at once from the station to the office to see Father. There he sat with a picture book and a doll in front of him on ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p034.jpg) on his desk. As I came in he said, "Alice there is a little girl in the L.D.[-]. S. hospital who is afraid Santa Clause wont know where she is Sidney has bought the do book I have bought the doll and I finished his sentence by saying, and I will buy the dishes." The mere incident of this man who had had 32 children of his own and staggering responsibility every day of his life, taking it upon himself to see that the child at the hospital was not forgotten is not the important thing, but rather that there was no Christmas for him unless the little girl could be provided for. Among his other duties he was sometimes asked to summon people who had applied for Church divorces to sign papers. One day a man came in, were where the evidence was especially bad so far as the man was concerned. Had that man known my Father he would have signed that paper and walked out but he stammered something about having her in eternity. At this Father became enfuriated and said: Never believe it I should like to help kick you to hell ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p035.jpg) myself. Father had a quick mind and an memory unusual memory. Joseph W. Summerhays told me a story of being at the Portland Fair with Father. He said Father got up early in the morning and entered the exposition as soon as the gates were open. Father got up early and was there when the gates opened. When Brother Summerhays and his companion reached the fair some two or three hours later Father was just coming out. They asked if he had seen the fair and he replied all he wanted to see of it. I had been at the fair for a week not doing it intensely yet I was there some part of each day for seven days. When I reached home I asked Father about one thing and another he had seen them all. Just when I had despaired of finding one thing that I had seen and he had not I asked him about something in the Oregon building and he replied I did not see that." ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p036.jpg) He was well informed on history in general and current events. Harold tells us that during his illness he would read his magazines. When Harold remonstrated with him and pleaded with him to rest, his only reply was, "Do you think I am going to be an ignoramus" Later Harold tried to induce him to attend a meeting of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board but to kno no avail, said he, "I don't know the business in hand and I will not be an ignorance. He loved knowledge and it certainly was a dreadful thing in Father's eyes to be ignorant. of world doings. He had very keen sympathy for the Jews. From my earliest recollections we had among other informative magazines the Jewish Chronicle. At his funeral services President Heber J. Grant then President of the Council of Twelve, he never recalled asking Father a question he did not answer. His associates often refered to his knowledge as Encyclopedic. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p037.jpg) Dr Symour B. Young a life long and intimate friend said that Father had a reputation for knowing Church history and Church doctr doctrine but added he was also well informed on profane history. He had a keen sense of humor. One of my indoor sports was collecting stories to tell to this man, who exhausted from the labor of a day that began at five in the morning, would lie on a couch, for when the evening came he had no energy to romp as he used to in the days before he went to prison, or to take any part in the social life of the community as he once did. To be sure when I told him a story he not infrequently said," I heard that story before you were born, it was first told by the Duke of Westminster or the Earl of Summerset on some given occassion. Sometimes I had better luck. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p038.jpg) Listening to a broadcast the other evening on Morse the inventor of the electric telegraph I thought of one a story Father told me us. He said that when the electric telegraph was invented the French had a similar notion: that they were just perfecting: an instrument to give to the world. so that they seemed to believed that their invention had been stollen. When Morse went to London he was decorated with a Maltese Cross. The French still offended over the matter, cartooned him in one of their papers. There he stood with the with the cross, and Under it they wrote, "In former days they hanged the thief upon the cross, now they hang the cross upon the thief." Family Friends: Father's friends were the men he worked with in a Church capacity. He knew the Presidents of the Church from Brigham Young to Joseph F. Smith ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p039.jpg) as few knew them because he was secretary to each in turn. The other day as I listened to President Grant referring to the fact that he was called to the Council of Twelve by direct revelation, I recalled that Father told me he told took that revelation directly as it fell from the lips of President John Taylor. His Some of Other friends who were dear to him were B. Symour B. Young, our family physician, after whom one of my sisters has called a son, B.H Roberts, Golden Kimball Rulen S. Wells, and members of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board. Family – Father had three wives and 32 children. His children were equally divided consisting of 16 sons and 16 daughters. When he passed away he had 14 daughters and 12 sons. Then two our sisters passed away and for years we were twelve sons and twelve daughters. As this writing At the present there are 21 children surviv surviving — him Father consisting of 11 daughters and 10 sons. Uncle Carl died shortly after this account was written so now it is ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p040.jpg) <9 sons,> Aunt Mary who Father's only surving wife until Mary Gould Reynolds, mother to one group of Father's children and Aunt Mary to two passed away just a year ago on Father's birthday. Father has had over 100 grand children, 91 of whom are living. at the present time. and over 50 great grand children An educator who was with us last season said You people take birth in such a matter of fact way, why in Boston when a baby is to be born we turn a hand spring. I remarked to her that if we turned a handspring every time a baby was born in our family we would be turning handsprings all the time. We have spoken of Father's Concordance of the Book of Mormon and told you that it is Father's gift to his Church. May we hope that another gift to his Church and Country though not capapable of such perfection as the book Concordance may be his family. [First two paragraphs crossed out] ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p041.jpg) On Father's sixty-fifth birthday he had his twelve sons to dinner. He felt a certain pride in the fact that he had twelve sons. Once I chanced to say that somewhere where I had been some one had been called a modern, something or other, which I do not now recall; but I re do recall that Father said at once - did they call me a modern Jacob. Father was not old when he passed away. He died five months before his 68 birthday anniversary, on Aug 9, 1909. Perhaps the responsibility he was carring may best be realized when we note the distribution made of his work. To the following The following bretheren were given received [--] To the following brethern came appointments as follows as part of their work. To Elder Levi Edgar Young filled the vacancy in the Council of Seventy - David O. McKay is his place on the Deseret Sunday School Union Board to G Brother George Pyper fell fell the editing of the Juvenile, to Arthur Winter the secretaryship of the Church Board of ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p042.jpg) Education, to Har while Harold G. Reynolds was made the missionary secretary – A part of the work that had he had cared for and his pen is still. from his pen lies still. But his Story of the Book of Mormon is still the only book bearing that title still serves as does his chronology. and B.H. Roberts, at his funeral, gave the Concordance a thousand years of life – it might have even more a longer time When Father passed away he left a rather large group of young children who can never know him as his older children knew him. Children who knew both the beauty and the glint of his intelligent eye, as well as the prof profound goodness of his soul. Children who believe and You will pardon us this concer concert, born of admirtion and devotion, that when his eyes closed they closed upon the loveliest pair of violet blue eyes that we had ever seen or ever could conceive. ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p043.jpg) Perhaps we can indicate in no better way the responsibility he carried than by telling of the distribution that was made of his work after his death. Elder Levi Edgar fills the vacancy made in the Council of Seven Presidents , David O McKay was made first assistant in the superintendency of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board.: It it fell to the lot of Elder George D. Pyper to edit the Juvenile Instructor; and Arthur Winter was made secretary of the General Board of Education and his son Harold G. Reynolds missionary ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p044.jpg) Secretary. The pen that wrote many articles for Church magazines and gave us his the Concordance and the story of the Book of Mormon is stilled ----- new page (VMSS10_S3_F33_p045.jpg) Manufactured Under One or More of The Following Patent Numbers 1516932-1942026-1985776.