Salt Lake City, U. T., August 9th, 1870.
REV. DR. J. P. NEWMAN:
Sir:—Your communication of to-day's date, with accompanying enclosure, was handed to me a few moments since by Mr. Black.
In reply, I will say that I accept the challenge to debate the question "Does the Bible sanction Polygamy?" Professor Orson Pratt or Hon. John Taylor acting as my representative, and in my stead in the discussion. I will furnish the place of holding the meetings, and appoint two gentlemen to meet Messrs. Sunderland and Taggart, to whom you refer as your representatives, to make the necessary arrangements.
I wish the discussion to be conducted in a mild, peaceable, quiet spirit, that the people may receive light and intelligence and all be benefitted; and then let the congregation decide for themselves.
Respectfully,
BRIGHAM YOUNG.
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City, Aug. 9th, 1870
REV. DR. J. P. NEWMAN: