160 years ago today - Mar 6, 1857

Brigham Young writes to the Provo Stake President: "We are informed, there is much preaching, and pressing, the necessity of mens having increase - "more wives," we do not wish this matter forced, but would prefer that water flow in its natural channels - running down hill, rather than attempting to force the currents upwards - We wish you to use your influence to stop this sort of preaching. You may have this read before the people. Preach Righteousness and let these matters alone, before the public."