Letter to Arza Erastus Hinkley, 16 February 1883
Salt Lake City, .
Elder Arza E. Hinckley.
Dear Brother—We have received your
letter of Jan. 15, and from the report which you
make we would recommend that Brother
Harris join in a settlement with the Mojaves,
and that he commence farming operations on the
upper land, that is, on the land you say the chief
occupies. I have forwarded a Book of Mormon for the
chief, but preferred to forward it to you at Mesa, as,
if directed to him, he might not obtain it.
We are willing that Brother Harris should
select one or two families to assist him in his
labors with the Mojaves, the selection to be
made with the consent and under the direc-
tion of the Stake president where those families
reside. This letter has been submitted to
President Taylor, who sanctions this counsel.
I sent you a letter and the Book of Mormon
Feby. 5. I think, by beginning with the
Mojaves, we may reach the Wallapais.
I would like you to write to Brother Harris