Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the house of Brigham Young, at Nauvoo, Illinois, 9 July 1841 (see History of the Church, 4:382). At this time Brigham Young was President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

¹⁾DEAR and well-beloved brother, Brigham Young, verily thus saith the Lord unto you: My servant Brigham, it is no more required at your hand to leave your family as in times past, for your offering is acceptable to me.

²⁾I have seen your labor and toil in journeyings for my name.

³⁾I therefore command you to send my word abroad, and take especial care of your family from this time, henceforth and forever. Amen.