The Mormon Battalion, 1846 June 30-July 11

File — Box: 4B, Folder: 3

Identifier: B

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

John Taylor's journal entries, briefly introduced by church historian Brigham H. Roberts, documenting the United States Army's petition for assistance in the Mexican-American War; the Mormons' nonaggression agreement with the Pottawattamie Indians; and their encouragement by Taylor, Parley P. Pratt, and Orson Hyde to volunteer for the battalion.

Dates

1846 June 30-July 11

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.