houses, We therefore believe that no person embracing the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, should give any part or parcel of their property without a direct council written or oral from the first Presidency of the Church.
Whereas the Committee having appointed & to write the views of the committee, each wrote separate & apart, having laid the same, before the committee, the Committee resolved that both productions be sent without alterations. We the committee conclude by subscribing ourselves your friends and well wishers in the Lord; praying a speedy answer [p. [21]]