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An invitation to [Brigham Young's residence] on [July] 4th.
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An invitation to Brigham Young's residence at 8:00 on [July] 4th.
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Acknowledgement of the receipt of "Green 's Report."
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Acknowledgment of the receipt of one copy of the Code of Alabama, and one copy of the Acts 1851.
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Acknowledgement of the receipt of the North Carolina Reports, Vol. 13.
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Acknowledgement of the recipe of copies of the Journal House of Delegates, 2 copies of the Acts of Assembly... and 1 copy of Documents.
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Acknowledgement of the receipt of a copy of Texas Reports Vol. 21.
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Acknowledgement for the receipt of a copy of Howards Reports Vol 15, and two copies of The House Journals 1851.
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Acknowledgement of the receipt of thirty-seven damaged copies of the [Journals] of the First Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress.
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Letter concerns contracts to build bridges and a road, as well as the discovery of coal beds. Includes an update on the availability of timber and powder.
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Concerns an "estrayed mule" that may possibly be government property. Letter was not sent.
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Concerns a block of granite and mentions both James Bridger and the Washington Monument. This letter was not sent.
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Concerns oolite limestone and the "Provisional Government of the Deseret." References to [John D.T.] McAllister and Philemon [C. Merrill].
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Concerns missionary work in the Sandwich Islands.
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Letter mentions tithing and the desire to build a temple. Contains a reference to Presidents Lyman and Rich in San Bernardino.
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An update on associates and the conditions in Salt Lake. Mentions emigration, John Bernhisel, E.A. Bedell and a payment to Henry G. Sherwood.
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Personal letter to Dwight Eveleth, who went to California during the Gold Rush.
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Contains references to a publication, Elders and Samuel Richards.
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Letter accompanied a copy of "Agricultural Circular" with additional directions within relating to the Patent Office Report. Instructions to send a report as soon as soon as possible.
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Personal letter expressing pleasure that Orson Pratt arrived home safely after a desert trip. Also contains updates on Dr. Bernhisel and Mr Ferris, the New Secretary.
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Certification giving Samuel W. Richards the authority to act as Agent of the Perpetual Emigration Fund in Great Britain and nearby countries.
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Certification of Henry G. Sherwood's membership and good standing in the Church. Notification of his re-baptism and plans to relocate to San Bernardino. "Brother and Sister Jones" and others will also accompany him to San Bernardino.
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Assignment to deliver or forward Mission-related materials including recommends, gubernatorial letters/blanks, Notary seal "passes," etc. Instructions to deliver and distribute daguerreotype, documents and publications.
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Notification that Elders have left for missions in England, and that an Express would be sent with the necessary paperwork and documents.
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Directions to John Brown to direct Foreign Emigration in New Orleans. Contains details about making travel and equipment arrangements for emigrants traveling up the Mississippi River.