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English: A photograph of the important part of W. W. Phelps' copy of the 1831 revelation which commands Mormons to marry Indians so that their posterity would become "white." The original is held by the historical department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Date Most probably the 1850s or 1860s; see 1831 polygamy revelation
Source William W. Phelps. The original is in the LDS historical department. Via http://www.utlm.org/images/indianpolygamyp230bshadow.gif
Author William W. Phelps
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