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The “act for the punishment of bigamy, polygamy and unlawful cohabitation in the Territory of Idaho,” introduced into the Legislature of that Territory, is a singular document. … “Uncle” John Hailey is credited with being the father of the measure. This seems almost beyond belief, as that gentleman has hitherto been noted for fairness. … he has become scared by the abuse that has been heaped upon him by the rabid anti-“Mormon” clique.
Editor, The Deseret News, January 21, 1885
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