Sir

Yours of April 30th is received. The council convened this after noon, and after investigation directed an answer, which must be brief to correspond with a press of business.

All the items you refer to had previously received the deliberation of the council.

Messrs and , will doubtless be in before you receive this, by <​frm​> whom you will learn all things relative to . &c.— Our great battle <​succss​> at. present, <​depends on our faith in​> must grow out of the Doctrine of Election, this, once won, all o , &c will be play things. comparatively. Gen Smith must be presedent. <​and For works we shall and our faith must be made manifest by our works, and every honorable exertion made to elect Gen Smith.—​>

Agricultural pursuits will take care of themselves, and regulate <​regulating​> their own operations, and the rich also, but the poor we must gather and take care of, for they are to inherit the kingdom.

will be a “corner stake of Zion.” forever. we most assuredly expect.— Here is the and the ordinances extend where else we may.

Press the bills through <​the Two houses​> if possible, but <​&​> <​if​> Congress will not pass them let them do as they are <​have​> a mind to. with them.— If they will not pass our bills, & but will give us “something,” they will give what they please & we <​it will​> will <​be at our option to​> accept or reject as we please. [p. [1]]