1870 May 27 Letter to Thomas Collister

Title

1870 May 27 Letter to Thomas Collister

Description

A request to assist Dr. Edward Palmer as he explores Arizona.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Thomas Collister

Date

1870 May 27

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah
Fillmore, Utah
St. George, Utah

Subject

Church Leadership
Business Matters

Salt Lake City, U.T.
27 May 1870

To Elder Thomas Collister,
Bishop of Fillmore and the bishops of the various settlements between that city and St. George

Dear Brethren:-

The bearer of this Dr Edward Palmer, a gentleman sent out by the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. is on his way to St. George, from which place he purposes starting on a scientific exploration of northern Arizona and the country contiguous.

You will please afford Dr Palmer all the aid and information in your power, to enable him to successfully accomplish the objects of the expedition

Your Brother in the Gospel.
Brigham Young