Erastus Snow, 1880 November-1882 November 24

File — Box: 2B, Folder: 5

Identifier: B

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence during Snow's visit to settlements in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Utah concerning immigrant housing; complaints against local church officials; the introduction of railroads and John W. Young's construction debt; the release of individuals from United Order settlements; the establishment of a new ferry on the Colorado River; flood damage; Snow's desire to return to his normal duties; the church sawmill near Sunset, Arizona; reorganization of the Panguitch Stake; the installment of a boiler in the St. George Temple; the intrusion of Gentile ranchers at Pipe Springs; and the proposed purchase of the Silver Reef Miner, a St. George newspaper.

Dates

1880 November-1882 November 24

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