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Source: Church History Vol. 3 Chapter 1 Page: 26 (~1830)

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26 "These two statements would closely agree if we include in the latter statement dependents who were not members, but there is a very wide difference between your estimate and his.

"I do not quote these statements by way of argument against your figures, but to get your explanation of the difference. Upon what basis did you make your estimate? Have you the record of names kept at the time? I want to get at the truth of the matter for the sake of historical accuracy.

"I would like to ask another favor of you; namely: to inform me when, where, and by whom were Brigham Young, John Taylor, and Wilford Woodruff ordained Presidents of the High Priesthood, or presidents of the church, if so ordained?

"Or if it is the position of your people that they needed no other ordination than that to the apostleship, will you please so state.

"I am engaged in writing history and do not wish to misrepresent you.

Respectfully,

"HEMAN C. SMITH."

Waiting until November 19, and receiving no reply to our inquiries, we wrote Mr. Richards as follows:-

"LAMONI IOWA, Nov. 19, 1896.

"F. D. RICHARDS,

"Dear Sir:-On October 17, I wrote you in reply to yours of October 12. I am very anxious to receive answer to inquiries made. If you have not received it please let me know and I will send you a copy.

"I am, respectfully,

"HEMAN C. SMITH"

Still receiving no reply, we waited until December l6, when we mailed him a copy of our letter of October 17, together with the following note, registering them:-

"LAMONI, Iowa, Dec. 16, 1896.

"F. D. RICHARDS,

"Dear Sir.-On October 17 I wrote you in answer to yours of October 12, and made some further inquiries. Waiting until November 19, and receiving no reply I wrote inquiring if you received it. Still I have no reply.

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