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Brigham speculates on the possibility of sending goods via water routes rather than over land. He is willing to exert influence to open up such an enterprise but many merchants are wary of untried, costly routes and prefer speedy fortune over developing the resources of the country.
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Brigham requests immediate assistance to be rendered to an emigrating church train which lost a large number of cattle due to a stampede. Includes detailed instructions and a list of requested supplies.
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Haven and those serving with him are welcome to return home. Brigham rejoices in the success of the work. He gives an update on the Endowment House, Temple foundation and manufacturing.
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Brigham acknowledges the success of Farnham and welcomes him and those working with him to return home and bring as many Saints as are able to emigrate.
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A request to return the books for the Foreman of the Painting Dept. to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request to return the books for the Foreman of the Foundry to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request for the books of the Foreman for the Lumber Yard be returned to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request for the books of the Foreman for the Stone Cutters be returned to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request to return the books for the Foreman of the Plasterers to the President's Office every Saturday.
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Brigham Young recommends two brethren for the High Priesthood.
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A request to return the books of the Foreman for the Machine Shop to the President's Office every Saturday.
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Brigham advises C.A. and E.H. Perry to not sell flour to emigrants on the road, as they will likely not be able to pay for it. He also counsels against selling on credit because the Church is not responsible for individuals' debts.
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Brigham requests immediate assistance to be rendered to a church wagon train heading West. Includes details about preparing for the trip and a list of needed supplies.
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Instructions to act in wisdom and to consider the feelings of the brethren from the Sandwich Islands as they arrive in California. Converts from Australia and the Islands advised to make their way to Utah as soon as circumstances allow, and any missionaries are welcome to come home if they wish. The letter also includes updates on settlements, the use of tithing funds and other business.
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A request for a team of masons, stonecutters, etc. to be sent to work on the State House in Fillmore.
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This letter is illegible. Daniel Mackintosh asks for financial books to be returned to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request to return the books for the Blacksmith Shop to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request to return the books for the Carpentry Department to the President's Office every Saturday.
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A request to return the books for the Masons Department to the President's office every Saturday.
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The Elders are released from their mission in India and instructed to bring home any Saints able to emigrate that they may enjoy a oneness with the people of God.
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The two Elders sent are to work under the direction of the Mission President.
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Eastern mail is blocked by Indians, therefore, future mail will go through Panama. Updates are given on legislative action and assignments and on manufacturing progress. Brigham provides details for the requested steam engine and the supplies for a Carding machine.
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Notice to the public that a recent work published in Liverpool written by Lucy Smith about her son Joseph Smith contains discrepancies and needs to be corrected. The periodical published in Washington called the 'Seer' also contains erroneous doctrine and the Saints should read it with the spirit of discernment.
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The east mail is not being received due to Indian affairs therefore Brigham sends a follow up letter. He details money owed by the Treasury Department for Indian Affairs and counsels Bernhisel to assure Government representatives that preserving peace with the Indians would be much less expensive than war and hence they should pay the expenses. If they refuse, Brigham would rather never receive a dime than have them interfere in the humane policy that has resulted in peace. Brigham explains that the appropriations for the military road south is only enough for a few bridges and asks Bernhisel to accommodate the purchase of a steam engine. A detailed balance on the State House is included.
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Brigham sends 3 books. He requests Johnson to keep separate records for labor in the Mill, labor on Roads and to record articles received and distributed.