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in any force; and then prepare for our families,
building some cabins cacheing flour and
grain. Flour should be ground in the latter
part of winter or early in the spring in
order to keep. Sow grain in your fields
early as possible this fall so that the harvest
of another year may come off before they
have time to get here. Conciliate the Indians
and make them our fast friends.

In regard to letting people
pass or repass or travel through the Territory,
this applies to all strangers and
suspected persons. Yourself and Bro Isaac
C. Haight in your district are authorized
to give such permits, examine all such persons
strictly before giving them permits to pass.
Keep things perfectly quiet and let all
things be done peacefully but with firm-
ness and let there be no excitement. Let the
people be united in their feelings and faith
as well as works and keep alive the spirit
of the Reformation, and what we said
in regard to saving the grain and provisions
we say again let there lie no waste
save life always when it is possible we
do not wish to shed a drop of blood if
it can be avoided. This course will give
us great influence abroad.

(Signed) Brigham Young
(Signed) Daniel H. Wells