“The brethren testify that brother Brigham is brother Joseph's legal successor. You never heard me say so. I say that I am a good hand to keep the dogs and wolves out of the flock. I do not care a groat who rises up. I do not think anything about being Joseph's successor. That is nothing that concerns me.”Brigham Young, June 3, 1860 · Confidence and Influence of the Saints—Knowledge, &c · JD 8:64-70