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20 November 1893

Peterson, Peter B., fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against Cyrus Rawson for using abusive language and attacking him with a hatchet on August 2nd and August 16th. The numbers 1, 2, 3 are written in the margins near each of the charges.

GLC05756.116

1877-1900

Mullgate, Alfro, ?

Autograph document

Title: [Decision delivered by Counsellor Flygane, P. B. Peterson vs C. Rawson Brethren of the Counsel]

Relating the unanimous decision against brother Rawson.

GLC05756.117

January 8, 1894- January 11, 1894

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Autograph document

Title: [Copy of proceedings in the Bishop's Court of the First Ward of Weber Stake of Zion, before the Bip. Moroni F. Brown and Counsellors Wm. Jackson, and D. H. Ensign held Jan. 8th, 10th & 11th 1894]

GLC05756.118

15 April 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

His desire to leave the Mormon Church because of a priestly conspiracy against him.

GLC05756.120

9 May 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Withdrawing his request to leave the church. He admits that he committed blasphemy during the time he wanted to leave the church and asks for forgiveness. He also files charges against some of his brethren. (He wanted to leave the church rather than file the charges.

GLC05756.121

10 May 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against Robert McFarland. Accuses Robert of bringing a unjust complaint before the Utah territory court instead of going to the church court. Also accuses him of telling lies.

GLC05756.122

10 May 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against H. D. Jefferson of unchristian like behavior. He brought an unjust and malicious complaint before the Utah territory court.

GLC05756.123

1877-1900

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Millgate

Asking him not to serve the charges he gave yesterday because he may want to change a few things.

GLC05756.124

17 October 1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McFarland

[text loss due to damaged] Reinstating him in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.

GLC05756.125

18 July 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Since the Council refuses to try his charges against H. D. Jefferson and Robert McFarland, he will appeal the matter to the President of the whole church.

GLC05756.126

January 28, 1894

Rawson, J. F., fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Changing his statement regarding the case between Cyrus Rawson and P. B. Peterson. He now states that there was 15 feet between the two men when Cyrus picked up the hatchet.

GLC05756.127

30 July 1894

White, B., fl. 1892-1894

Typed letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Turning over the cases of Taylor and Benson. Fellowship has been withdrawn from both these individuals.

GLC05756.128

7 July 1894

Torgerson, G., fl. 1894

Typed letter signed

Title: to the Bishopric Third Ecclesiastical Ward

Charge of apostasy against Thomas Taylor. [attached to] 1894/07/05 Ogden City, G. Torgerson, C. E. Peterson, and H. H. Goddard to Bishop White and Councils. 1 p. re: Questioning of Thomas Taylor. Taylor believes that Joseph Smith and President Woodruff are prophets of Satan.

GLC05756.130

19 July 1894

Evans, David W., fl. 1894

Typed document signed

Title: [Minutes of Bishop's Court Meeting . . . Bishop B. White, presiding]

Finding Benson and Taylor guilty of apostasy, disfellowing them and referring the matter to the High Council.

GLC05756.131

22 July 1894

Evans, David W., fl. 1894

Typed document signed

Title: [Regular Sunday Night Meeting]

Upholding the Bishopric in disfellowing Taylor and Benson and turning the matter over to the High Council.

GLC05756.132

19 November 1895

Millgate, Alfro W., fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilford Woodruff

[133a] Letter transmitting transcripts concerning the disfellowship of John E. Allwood. [Transcript is 133b.]

GLC05756.133

7 November 1895

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. W. Milgate

Asking Milgate to send an appeal and records of the trial for Atwood's case to the First Presidency of the Church.

GLC05756.134

28 August 1888

Atwood, Orville Ferdinand, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to President L.W. Shurtliff

Atwood desires to present his views of the gospel and prove that he has not apostatized before the President and the High Council. [struck on verso:] [18]88/09/04 Ogden City, "Minutes of a high council." re: Minutes . . . . Lists council members.

GLC05756.135

February 1, 1895

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Honorable Teachers of Hooper Ward

A statement outlining eight differences between the teachings of the "Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and the way as laid down by the Prophet Joseph." He questions the Authority of Brigham Young and challenges the court to act on his claims.

GLC05756.136

8 July 1896

Millgate, A.W., fl. 1894-1899

Typed letter signed

Title: to M.E. Atwood

Atwood's excommunication from the church for believing and teaching false doctrine was sustained by the First Presidency of the Church, but he may repent and confess his errors to be considered for rebaptism.

GLC05756.137

21 August 1895

Child, W.W., fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Breshner

Charging Milvern E. Attwood of believing and advocating false doctrine with an attached letter written by Attwood supporting the charge. Attached letter not included.

GLC05756.138