Respectfully, &c.
[signed]
W. W. Phelps,
Geo Walter,
John Cleminson,
G. M. Hinkle,
John Corrill.
In view of these proceeding on the part of W. W. Phelps it is no matter of astonishment, when he began to show activity respecting the affairs of the Saints, that the Prophet wrote him the curt letter of the text.
[3]. That is, Elder Smith who had been guilty of some willful and irregular conduct while in the state of Missouri, was permitted to retain his standing in the quorum of the Twelve.