William Appleby refers to Walker Lewis, whose son had married a white woman.
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William Appleby, Letter to Brigham Young, June 2, 1847, Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877); General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877; General Letters, 1840- 1877; A-B, 1847; William I. Appleby letter; CR 1234 1, Church History Library
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At this place I found a coloured brother by name of "Lewis," a barber, an Elder in the Church ordained some years ago by Wm. Smith. This Lewis I was informed has also a son who is married to a white girl and both members of the Church there. Now dear brother Bb I wish to know if this is the order of God or tolerated in this Church ie to ordain Negroes to the Priesthood and allow amalgamation. If it is, If it is, I desire to know it, as I have yet got to learn it.
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