Mormon Women on Plural Marriage. Fifteen Hundred Mormon Ladies Convene in the Salt Lake Theatre, to Protest Against the Misrepresentations of the Ladies Engaged in the Anti-Polygamy Crusade, and Declare Their True Sentiments on the Subject Now Being Agitated
[Salt Lake City]: [1878]. 8pp. Uncut folded sheet. Gentle wear to extremities. Ink smudge on cover with numbers in ink at foot and head. Item #8513
Description of a meeting that took place in support of polygamy at the Salt Lake Theatre by plural wives. Includes statements from Eliza R. Snow, Phoebe Woodruff, Mary Silver, Zina D. Young, Annie Wells, Emmeline B. Wells, Hannah King, Margaret T. Smoot, Romania B. Pratt, and others.
"The chairman, Miss Snow, stated the object of the meeting, and made some appropriate and touching remarks. Mrs. Bathsheba W. Smith read an address. Mrs. Zina D. Young delivered an eloquent extemporaneous speech in which, like her predecessor, she bore a strong testimony to the truth, and to her firm belief in its principles, especially that of Celestial Marriage. She was followed by Mrs. Hannah T. King, who read a well written article, claiming for herself and her sisters the right to religious liberty. Mrs. Margaret T. Smoot then bore her testimony to the truth of her religion, and her respect for the principle of plural marriage. She was followed by Dr. Romania B. Pratt. The meeting is still in progress as we go to press." - Deseret News (11/16/1878). Rare. Flake/Draper 9398.
Price: $150.00