Woodruff, Young, Cannon, and Smith correspondence, 1881-1882

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The first group of letters and personal documents are concerned with the activity of Lot Smith as a military leader in the Utah War, 1857, and the Nauvoo Legion, Utah Territorial Militia, during the Civil War.

The second group begins with a mission call from Brigham Young to lead a company of people to the Little Colorado River in northern Arizona, and to establish Mormon settlements in that area. Also, there are letters from Brigham Young, John Taylor, and Wilford Woodruff over the next few years, which give counsel and direction for President Smith and his bishops in establishing and administering to the settlements, and in the directing of their personal lives.

The third group of materials consists of photocopies of magazine and newspaper articles about Lot Smith, one being a short biography. It also includes some other related miscellaneous items.

Dates

1881-1882

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.