Great Salt Lake August 21, 1865
My dear Saint James and John
The enclosed is sent for your perusal. Read and enclose again some day. Direct to William Walter Davis, Niels M. Beck, Dance Steward & Co., Deer Lodge City, Deer Lodge Valley, Mon. Ter.-- By some such arrangement the whole first assembly may be posted in all that is transpiring of interest, that every heart may beat in unison. This is most desirable. Some days ago, I sent on four letters—two to James—tow to John dividing their contents. Have you received them? If your reply has not started, let me understand your feelings now with regard to Bro. R. Ford. I heard your very just alarm note; but was led to let it rest a minute. If you still experience the same uneasiness, he has been called, but not chosen, and must be withdrawn. But if you can adjust his unseemly doings so as to approbate his journeying with you, let it be so. We cannot get the exact organism required Heirs of Abelic Priesthood and would be a good auxiliary, and if faithful and consistent will stand to occupy the office of a Prince of Israel. His office will be to wait on the High Priesthood and if needs be, labor with all his might for their support and comfort to meet the Lord's approbation, ready at all times to go or come, clearing their track, that they may advance upon his Father's enemy, restoring back the estate. If any of the sisters would like to write their feelings, I should be most happy to answer their expressed desires. This imortant portion of the House ought to be represented. Even now at all times—they are affectionately remembered and cared for by yours faithfully-- Cainan