Brigham expresses his belief in a Biblical curse on Black people.

Date
Jan 23, 1852
Type
Speech / Court Transcript
Source
Brigham Young
LDS
Hearsay
Scribed Verbatim
Reference

Brigham Young, Speech before Territorial Legislature (January 23, 1852) CR 100 317, Church History Library

Scribe/Publisher
George D. Watt
People
Utah Territorial Legislature, George D. Watt, Brigham Young
Audience
Utah Territorial Legislature
Transcription

And until the curse is removed by him who placed it upon them they must suffer under its consequences; I am not authorised to remove it. I am a firm believer in slavery.

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