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1861 September 24 Letter to Major Hunt, et al.

Title

1861 September 24 Letter to Major Hunt, et al.

Description

Counsel to give Indian Jack a horse.

Type

Correspondence
Indian Affairs

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Major Hunt
Brethren in Ogden Hole Valley

Date

1861 September 24

Location

Great Salt Lake City
Ogden Hole Valley

Subject

Indian Affairs

Item sets

Letterbook v. 5

 

G. S. L. City, Sep. 24, 1861.

To Major Hunt and the Brethren in Ogden Hole Valley,

Dear Brethren:-

Indian Jack is here, and tells me that he much needs a horse. From what he says I think it would be good policy, and so advise, for you to club together and give him a horse, which he says will make him feel good, and satisfy his claim upon you for settling upon what he claims as his land. Jack says he is a friend to all white men.

Your compliance with <the> foregoing, at your earliest convenience, will oblige,
Your Brother in the Gospel,

Brigham Young

P. S. It is cheaper to feed, clothe, and make presents to the Indians, than to fight them.