To Pres. Wilford Woodruff and Counselors; Brethren: For some years there has existed a spirit of division on doctrinal points and Church teachings in Bunkerville Ward, this Stake of Zion. It was thought that by the gentle corrections and teachings of the Stake Presidency to certain of the disputants, the division would gradually die out and be overcome. Such, we regret to state, has not been the case. Finding the evidences of this division more and more manifest, it was reported to the High Council here, as its meeting in November last. By action of the presidency and High Council, the chief parties to the division were invited to meet us in council that we might learn more definitely their views.

At our High Council in December last in response to this invitation, Bishop Edward Bunker Jr. and his counselors, Myron Abbot and Jos. I. Earl met with us. Father Edward Bunker being in poor health at the time, could not attend.

"Bishop Bunker and his first counselor Myron Abbott, who is also his uncle, being representatives of the diverse and unreconciled views prevailing in the Ward, stated some of their respective differences of belief and teachings.

"Upon hearing these brethren it was found that they were each most pronounced in their respective views.

As a result of the investigation the following was passed as the action of the council: It is the sense of this council that it is an error to teach that Adam was not an immortal or resurrected, being when he came to this earth, also, that we pray to Adam as our God; and it is wrong to teach that Adam is one of the Godhead.

Father Edward Bunker was present at the High Council in March last, and asked the privilege of expressing his views in writing, upon doctrines and teachings referred to in the December High Council meeting. This was granted. "The written statement has been presented to, and read in, the High Council and the Council has decided to submit it to this whole matter to you. "This statement enclosed herewith, sets forth the points upon which the division in Bunkerville Ward is based and we submit it to you with a desire to receive instructions as to what you wish us, as a presidency and High Council to do in this matter.

"There is one thing more: You will notice in the beginning of Father Bunker's statement declaring his views relating to Adam, he uses the words: "That the Council has decided upon, as I believe." The only Council action in deciding anything about the points in controversy, is embodied in the quoted action of the council found at the bottom of page 2 of this letter.

"Awaiting your instructions, or decision in this matter.

We remain, dutifully yours, DANIEL D. MCARTHUR,

A.W. IVINS, per D.D.McA.

ERASTUS B. SNOW