Redick N. Allred autobiography

Collection

Identifier: MS 0088

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Scope and Contents

The Redick N. Allred autobiography (1846-1847) consist of an account by Allred of his experiences in the Mormon Battalion. His experiences beginn 16 July 1846 when, in response to President Polk's orders to Brigham Young, five hundred men were enlisted for one year to march to California in the war with Mexico. They were divided into five companies of one hundred men each. He describes food rations, his company's leaders, and travel back to Winter Quarters in 1847.

Dates

1846-1847

Creator

Allred, Redick Newton, 1822-1905 (Person)

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Biographical Sketch

Redick Newton Allred (1822-1903) served in the Mormon Battalion from 1846 to 1847 in Company A under Jefferson Hunt. After serving in the war, he returned to Winter Quarters.