115 years ago today - Oct 26, 1897; Tuesday

The First Presidency at their office this morning were waited upon by Elder J[anne]. M. Sjodahl, who reported his visit to the King of Sweden, to whom he was sent with a gift from the Scandinavians of Utah, of a splendidly bound copy of the Book of Mormon, in a polished Utah onyx casket, on the occasion of King Oscar II and Queen Sophia's 25th anniversary of their accession to the throne. Bro[ther]. Sjodahl bore a letter to their Majesties from the First Presidency. This gained him an audience with the King, after letters which Bro[ther]. Sjodahl had from the Governor and other officers of the State of Utah, had failed to open the way. Bro[ther]. Sjodahl was very kindly

received by their Majesties, and in returning he bore expression of gratitude and respect from the Saints of Norway and Sweden to the First Presidency for the interest they had taken in this matter. The Presidency were pleased at the success of Bro[ther]. Sjodahl's mission. ...

[Source: First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes]

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