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Torgerson, G. to the Bishopric Third Ecclesiastical Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.130 Author/Creator: Torgerson, G. Place Written: Ogden City, Utah Type: Typed letter signed Date: 7 July 1894 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

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.

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

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