Correspondence

File — Box: 1, Folder: 19

Identifier: I

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

January 2, 1874 - University at Ann Arbor, Michigan, to (St. George, Utah); Young, LeGrand, to President (Brigham) Young, Dear Uncle
Inquires as to health and relationships. Comments on what is going on in Washington. Feels those in Washington have joined with the "Methodist Ring" to see that laws are executed in Utah pointed toward breaking up Mormonism. Feels they are only concerned with the remote Territory of Utah instead of the rest of the country. Does not fear, as he quotes, "The Lord and one man are a majority." People at the university have decided Mormonism is a religion and a law against it might be unconstitutional. Lawyers and other students have been very kind to him, including Judge Campbell, chief justice of Michigan.
February 16, 1874 - Ann Arbor, Michigan, to St. George, Utah; Young, LeGrand, to President (Brigham) Young, Dear Uncle
Describes the quiet town of Ann Arbor of 7,000 to 8,000 inhabitants, including students. There are 1,100 students at the university, coming from the states and territories and Japan. Notes the elections in Utah for the first time are a contested election--Mormons opposing Mormons. Feels unity would suit them better. Congress has not been able to unite enough to do the Mormons harm, although there are enemies working toward this. Newspapers there receive "mean and dirty telegrams" from Salt Lake City and not knowing better, believe them.
March 13, 1874 - Ann Arbor, Michigan, to St. George, Utah; Young, LeGrand, to President Brigham Young
Sees by the papers that the construction on the temple in St. George is progressing. Congress still presenting bills about once a week for "aiding in execution of laws in Utah." These bills cannot be defended by constitutional right. Feels they are an outgrowth of doctrine of religious centralization brought on by the Civil War. Believes this is the worst Congress they have ever had. Feels Congress has not the right of local legislation. Has studied hard and will be home next month. Judge Campbell still very helpful and also Thomas M. Cooley, a fine lawyer, judge, professor in this school, and author of Sends regards to all.
June 10, 1876 - Salt Lake City, Utah, to ?; Young, LeGrand, to President (Brigham) Young, Dear Uncle
They have done all in their power to get "The divorce case" disposed of without success. v. will be tried sometime next week. Hopes the judges they get will improve. Thinks that good pay will induce men of learning and good character and that their appointment should be dependent on good behavior. Grand Jury that has been called views the Mormons as a most corrupt people. A group of wealthy men here in Salt Lake have been looking at the railroad interests and are pleased with prospects of the "U.W.R. John W. Road as they call it" and intend to purchase bonds. Is forwarding briefs of the v. case. Has purchased F. A. Mitchell property for amount due him and also gained possession of the Reese block on Young land.
No Date - No Address; Young, LeGrand, to (Brigham Young ?)
Note on legal matters.

Dates

1836-1968

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