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  • 1858 June 21 Letter to Alfred Cumming

    A letter from Brigham is enclosed answering questions from Alfred Cumming.
  • 1858 June 30 General Orders

    Orders describing how armed troops should enter Utah and establish military posts and a new military department.
  • 1858 June 19 Letter to Alfred Cumming

    A plea for the Governor to prevent large encampments of troops near the settlements as it will provoke a collision and destroy grazing lands, fields and gardens.
  • 1858 April 25 Speech by Gilbert Clements

    Clements speaks about patriotism, ongoing religious persecution and the freedom and personal liberty available to anyone living in Utah Territory. Despite war, bigotry and attacks from Indians and the government, Mormon settlements have thrived. He expresses apprehension and frustration with the appointment of and comments by the new governor. Includes some commentary from the congregation and a debate between Clements and Governor Cumming.
  • 1858 June 18 Letter to Alfred Cumming

    A petition that the Governor use his Executive power to protect the rights of the citizens by preventing the marching or camping of troops in meadows, grazing lands, fields and gardens.
  • 1858 May 25 John W. Cooper

    Brigham declines to purchase land in Central America.
  • 1858 April 25 John Taylor Remarks

    John Taylor speaks about persecution of the "Mormons" and the relationship with the Army and directs some personal remarks toward the new Governor. Governor Cumming says a few words about surveying the territory and his peaceful intentions. A woman from the congregation expresses satisfaction with the life of liberty she experiences in Utah Territory.
  • 1858 April 25 Alfred Cumming Remarks

    Governor Cumming introduces himself and his intentions to the congregation and addresses such topics as the relationship between Utah Territory and the Government and personal liberty. He assures the people that he will do his best to protect them, preserve their interests and uphold the law.
  • 1858 May 15 Letter to Alex Warrender

    U. S. troops are detaining mail. Warrender is advised on how to obtain assistance to emigrate.
  • 1858 June 15 Letter to David Evans

    Commissioners to address the people of Lehi.
  • 1858 May 13 Letter to Bishops

    Traders are charging exorbitant prices, discouraging home-manufacturing and depreciating the local currency. Bishops should educate on these point and determine if the people will sustaining greedy outsiders or support the local economy.
  • 1858 May 13 Letter to Isaac C. Haight

    Brigham will send Sugar cane seed and is pleased with Haight's iron project. He supports the arrest of Indians who steal. It appears Buchanan is determined to prosecute his crusade against the Saints.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to Isaac C. Haight

    Brigham gives an update on the evacuation of Salt Lake City. He proposes that he and others meet with the peace commissioners to learn the intentions of the Government and gives an update on recovered animals and Indian affairs.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to Tarlton Lewis

    Brigham gives an update on the evacuation of Salt Lake City. He proposes that he and others meet with the peace commissioners to learn the intentions of the Government and gives an update on recovered animals and Indian affairs.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to William H. Dame

    Brigham and others will meet with peace commissioners which will determine the next movements. He gives an update on recovered animals and Indian affairs and advises Dane to cultivate and return home.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to Philo T. Farnsworth

    Brigham proposes that he, the Twelve and others meet with the peace commissioners to learn the intentions of the Government. He gives an update on recovered animals and Indian affairs.
  • 1858 June 8 Letter to Nathan Davis

    Davis is authorized to direct public property, works and the foundry.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to Lewis Brunson

    A request to provide Horace Owens with provisions to the amount that is owed him.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to Seth M. Blair

    Blair is encouraged to meet with Major McCullough of the Peace Commission.
  • 1858 June 9 Letter to Tarlton Lewis

    Instructions to give provisions to those engaged in Public Works.
  • 1858 June 7 Letter to Arrowpeen [Arrowpin]

    Brigham congratulates the Chief on a good crop and praises him for retrieving stolen horses. He urges the Chief to return some of the horses to their owners.
  • 1858 June 7 Letter to Alfred Cumming

    C. W. West will meet with the Governor to learn of his views and instructions.
  • 1858 June 7 Letter to George D. Grant, James Ferguson, et al

    Counsel to send delegates to call on Governor Cumming and learn his instructions and to declare that conferences cannot be held at gunpoint. The troops should refrain from advancing further.
  • 1858 June 5 Letter to Judson L. Stoddard

    A request to meet Ben Simons in Emigration Canyon and purchase all his goods. Preventing trade in Salt Lake City will accelerate the evacuation of the city.
  • 1858 June 5 Letter to George D. Grant, et al.

    Trade to be stopped in Salt Lake. Men should be sent to buy all goods sold by Ben Simons before he enters the city. Other traders should be sent to Provo.