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Show 122 FORTY YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS. as we were tied up and had no hope only to stay and take our chances. When done speaking he asked me what would sat-isfy me and what demands I had to make. I told him of the refusal to admit me into the quorum at Provo, saying that if I was considered worthy, I would like a recom-mend so as to have fellowship there. The following letter was given me : " GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, PRESIDENT'S OFFICE, " Aug. 25th, 1857. " This is to certify to all whom it may concern, that we, the undersigned, have investigated the matters between Daniel W. Jones and the brethren who stayed with him at Devil's Gate, last winter, and those who left goods at that place, and we are satisfied that Brother Jones and those with him did the best they possibly could, were perfectly honest, and that Brother Jones has satisfactorily accounted for all the things which were taken ; and they were necessarily taken to save the lives of himself and company. " We consider that Brother Jones is entitled to the praise, confidence and respect of all good men for the wise, self- denying and efficient course he pursued. And we recommend him to all as a faithful brother in good standing and full fellowship in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. ( Signed) " BRIGHAM YOUNG, DANIEL SPENCER, " HEBER C. KIMBALL, JOHN VAN COTT, " DANIEL H. WELLS, GEORGE D. GRANT, " JoHN TAYLOR, C. H. WHEELOCK, " AMASA LYMAN, EDMUND ELLSWORTH, " F. D. RICHARDS. " T. W. ELLERBECK, " Clerk." |
