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Millgate, A.W., fl. 1894-1899 to M.E. Atwood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.137 Author/Creator: Millgate, A.W., fl. 1894-1899 Place Written: Ogden, Utah Type: Typed letter signed Date: 8 July 1896 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 33.3 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

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.

Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844

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