“It was, however, resolved that 'we use our private influence at present to prevent our brethren from going into court and promising to obey the law; and as soon as possible we take steps to get some flavors from the government for those who already have more wives than one.'”
Quote by Abraham H. Cannon
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Abraham H. Cannon
Abraham H. Cannon, a figure born in March 1859 and died in July 1896, was engaged in an unknown profession. His life story and contributions are not well-documented. more
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