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1862 June 5 Letter to George Q. Cannon

Title

1862 June 5 Letter to George Q. Cannon

Description

The delayed ox train is en-route to Florence. Cannon will take a leave from missionary labors to represent Utah as a Senator. Granite blocks are being cut for the construction of the temple.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

George Q. Cannon

Date

1862 June 5

Location

Great Salt Lake City
Washington City, D. C.

Number of Pages

2

Subject

Emigration
Financial Matters
Government
Building and Construction

Item sets

Letterbook v. 6

G. S. L. City, June 5, 1862.

Pres. George Q. Cannon.
Washington City, D. C.,

Dear Brother:-Learning that a mail starts for the East to-morrow morning, I cheerfully embrace the opportunity to drop you a few lines.

The ox train for Florence was all en-route on the 19th ult., in six Companies under Captains H. Haight, H. W. Miller, H. Duncan, J. Horne, J. R. Murdock, and Ansel P. Harmon, with 244 Wagons 2080 oxen, 267 teamsters, 26 guards, and 71 1/2 tons of flour. I have bought 50 tons flour and 5 tons bacon at Florence. High water delayed the starting of the companies, made their progress rather slow, and is still hindering them some, but they will probably reach Florence in about a month later than last year. In addition to the wagons and oxen sent, it is arranged to buy more at last year. In addition to the wagons and oxen sent, it is arranged to buy more at Florence, doubtless sufficient, with those already sent, for all freight and persons to be brought.

Inclosed I forward an order signed Mary A. Leaton (and) Emily Hart, on Eliza Lee for L20.0.0, payable to you or your order, which please collect, and advise me.

You were probably somewhat surprised at our requiring you to operate for us as one of our Senators in Washington, but your colleague and friends here were anxious for you to do so, deeming that a short absence from office cares and duties might be pleasing to you, and a benefit to yourself and constituents. We feel assured that the admission of Utah and other duties of your new position will receive that attention they merit, after which we would be glad to greet you in your mountain home, but at present presume it will be necessary for you to return to the more  immediate field of your labors.

Hauling and cutting the granite blocks for the Temple is being busily prosecuted, and we hope ere long to be placing them in the walls.

Your family and friends are well. Praying that the blessings of Heaven may attend you and all who labor for the up-building of the kingdom of our God, I remain, you and all who labor for the up-building of the kingdom of our God, I remain,

Your Brother in the Gospel,
Brigham Young