Utah Territory Politics, 1857 November 21-1858 April 25

File — Box: 4A, Folder: 15

Identifier: B

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence that includes an inquiry about supplies for Mormon troops at Camp Echo for the Utah War; John Taylor's speech in the tabernacle, April 25, 1858, in which he blasted repressive actions of politicians and those sent by the federal government to govern, particularly Alfred Cumming, Utah territorial governor; and a certificate stating John Taylor attended the 1860 special session of the Utah territorial legislature.

Dates

1857 November 21-1858 April 25

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