The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-07-22
CorreaponJence between His MaJe-ty and
Brigham Young OF tab.
OF MIR. \ ouug.
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, J
Utah Territory. March 2+th, lSG5. )
To His N1festg, l. kANgHANFHA rHE FIFTH.

GREAT cALT LAKE CITY, :
Utah Territory, March 24th, lSG5.
To His Mge,ty, l. kANsHANFH, rHs FEFrH,
SIRE The departure Of 4 FSas 90 a" 4. 1850, E asi-" a res
iisnt Of this Territory and a gentleman WITH whom | have
been long acquainted, for your NaJ-sty's doUICions, affords me
an opportunity Of writing Of which l gladly aral myself, asI
am DESTROYS % making explanations t. your Majesty IN relation
10 the expected operations Of Mr.. Hammond and his colleagues
in the midst OF your Majesty : subjects. Nr HaEmon4 so
niesI 20 from this Territory with the Intention Of locating upon
lands in your Nalesty's kingdom. They VIII 90 there as re-
ngious TEACHERS; but while uaLs Is Their calling they Wni "oS
coudue their Iabors 70 spiritual matters only. According %
mlMt's.y 49, 80 r r1. - IN a. - Trnvi5e ms fr The
OF the spirit. The spirit and body are both the product Of cur
Heavenly Father and God, and they both are the of!eti5St
lis soHcJude and care. as IS fully proved by the pains which
hy the laws which he afterwards frequently gave unto ts
people upon temporal subjects. Mr.. Hammond ana ny ether
end=ayor 70 teach your Majesty subjects, who may listen to
them, practical salvation. We have but one object IN maSns
a colony in your Najetyis kingdom, and that object : the BEN
cit of your Majssiy's subjects aud we fully believe that,
with proper infringement and the encouragement aud proec-
ton which the CONSTITUTION and Laws Of your Majesty's aing-
dom extend to other settlers. this can be done aud the people be
taught the arts Of industry and seE-PTeserHatloA' anu % peHe-
fitted morally and physically without involving a Peeuniary
outlay that will not be IL the end amply remuuerauve.
sire As the hing ana rather OF your pe'pte !" vii y .
cause of heartfelt pleasure to myself and friends TO have your
yaie-fy's subjects. Should his efort-which is, Think, wisely
limited 70 a small field to commence with-be likely to prove
successful, operations viii be graauaHy-with your Majesty's
ap~proyai-exteniei to wider fields.
ere: a few words in relation to our views may not t, be IN n
taking these steps and the interest We feel il the successful
accomplishment OF this plan.
bCuh-ltSs your HIdJtstS Ls. HeIu MAJ nc NHCtN. VI -
Chris; Of Laiter-day Saints believes in a Book, which is known
by the name Of the Book of Mormon-a Record that has been
diyiurIy revealed, and which purports 10 be an abridged MS
tory Of the peoples who formerly Inhabited the American Con-
the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Because OF
our belief in this Record, we have been derisiveiy called Nor
and promises, which has prompted us to view the aooriEines Of
this Continent as We do, and to deal with them as we have
treating them with such uniform kindness and consideration in
all our intercourse with them for the years that We have been
i.-seIIje seer a so Of Ihat Joseph who was sold into Egypt,
al that their CeStOr we're \ nglN ebllIhlettu lColNN
blessed OF God, AMI enjoying His favor; but that, saose9aenty,
through transgressins His laws and SHINING AGAINST the great
light and knowledge which they possessed, His anger was
Innjs1nett. Neyertheiess, lie had promised their fathers, by
a covenant, that they should be held in remembrance by Him,
thar restoration to His favor and blessings, when they should
, become a mighty people in the land of their fathers.
Sire: We have not a doubt in our minds but that your Ma
iesty and the people of your Majesty's nation, over whom, in the
Providence Of the Almighty, you have been called e Tule' are
a Branch of this same great family. You are OF the House OF
the Book OF Mormon, (Which Is another witness 0i uooS ueu
ings with the children of men corrohoratIVe OF the ol IA
Of tHe Hm15t . ~" 80 a the naInns Of his Clnntinent. This
being our belief, accounts for the interest which we feel as a
people in your Majesty's nation; it may also serve TO explain
the hopes we indulge in respecting the result Of our labors. We
believe there is nothing 20 prevent your Majesty's people
working out a glorious destiny FOR themselves, II they wl aEai
They are capable. and Heaven will help them if they only exert
the powers with which the Great Creator has endowed them aml
seek TO help themselves. 1t will be a pleasure to my friends, II
Thicr comparatively limited sphere, to Cooperate with you
people. Their aim will he to gather the people at d s9itaoE
place or places. aud incucate on them good morals and nov
they can best be elevated from their present low condition TO
st,ie of enlightenment that will make them suitable associate
for the most refined. They will take special pains to mpres
upon them the absolute necessity TO observe such laws as VII
stop their decrease and enable them to perpetuate their race
come the property of the stranger. The same God watche
oyer and cares Tor all his children, and, II they Will be equaH.
.ohedieut 70 His laws, His preserving care Will be eqnahy eN
tended unto them all. My friends will endeaNor TO open school
for their benefit, teach them trades and the arts IF industry H.
which they may learn to know and appreciate the value oil TIA
favored country which Providence has assigned them as
habitaton. 49,.
and which have thus far, | understand, characterized YOU
Maiesty's public poHty and reign, augers well for the success
of the design which our missionaries have in view In gong
vour Naiesty's kingdom. 1t has been with great pleasure tht
/ have heard Of your Majesty's independence OF character, an
the great iuterrst-an interest which well COMFORTS win 10
dignity and character Of Il truly good King which you take
the education OF your people. l have advised my friends In D
guided by your Majesty in political affairs ana whenever ne
snail be advised OF your Majesty's wishes ON these points, the
will he happy to carry them INTO effect
Sire: In planting this mission i'll your Majesty kIhGioi
we have no political purpose to suhserVe; my iiehns VIZ zee
for no mower Of this kind. In selecting representatives Tor IA
lament from the district or districts where they ana the poop
who nav gather with them will settle, they will endeavor
learn your Majesty choice, and elect such person 0 r persons
: their constant effort. in their intercourse with the people
sustain the power of the Throne and TO recognize ani upho'
2 vou Maiesty's kinglv authority to the fullest possible eNteI
trust t.at my friends will he obedieut to your Majesty
= wishes in all these things. If there is anything which y0I
7 Majesty should wish to communicate with me respecting he
and their operations in your Majesty's Kingdom, l shall
= happy to receive il a. any time. -
- PRAYING the lord to preserve your lie and 10 give your N
l iesty Il long and prosperous reign, L subscribe myself, with sc
{ tinents of high consideration.
= Your Majesty's servant in the Lord,
/ BRIGHAM YoUsG.