To the Churches Abroad and Near By

As many false reports are circulated to delay the building of the Temple of God at Nauvoo, we take this public method of stating that the saints are constantly engaged in rearing this great house for their salvation, by tithing and donations--according to the commandments; and in order that the work may progress more speedily; we call upon the churches abroad and near by, to bring or send us their tithes or donations, that we may be enabled to go on prosperously and finish it in an acceptable time to the Lord. The work hands upon this house need provisions and clothes, and the brethren, these plentiful times, have these things and others means, and can, if they will, help us. Brethren remember the commands of the Lord and help fulfil [fulfill] them.

ALPHEUS CUTLER,

REYNOLDS CAHOON,

ELIAS HIGBEE,

(Building Committee).

Nauvoo, Aug. 25, 1842.