Brigham Young, 1855 April 30-July 15

File — Box: 3B, Folder: 33

Identifier: B

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Brigham Young concerning the prospect of Utah statehood; employment in the eastern United States for European immigrants; methods of improving the economy; the abolitionist movement and indications of civil war; the Mormon and St. Louis Luminary, two newspapers published by John Taylor to counter attacks by the eastern popular press; and a letter concerning the translation of the Book of Mormon into French and German.

Dates

1855 April 30-July 15

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.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.