receive it as a gift. In relation to the , it is best described by its name, it is half-breed land, and every wise and judicious person, as soon as he can dispose of his effects, if he is not a half-breed, will come away. I wish we could exchange some half-breeds, and let them go over the . If there is any that are not good citizens, they will be finding fault tomorrow at my remarks, and that is the keyword whereby you may know them. There There is a chance in that place for every abomination to be practised on the innocent, if they go; and I ask forgiveness of all who I advised to go there. The men who have possession have the best title, all the rest are forms for swindling. I do not wish for the saints to have a quarrel there.

President J. Smith stated that the next business was to settle difficulties where have had their taken away, &c. or their membership, but whilst they were preparing, if there was any such cases, he would talk on other subjects. He then said that the burthen has rested upon the shoulders of a few. [p. [3]]