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1869 May 13 Letter to J. W. Crosby

Title

1869 May 13 Letter to J. W. Crosby

Description

Crosby's company should start for Utah without delay. If satisfactory terms cannot be met with the Railroad Company the emigration will travel the old way.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

J. W. Crosby

Date

1869 May 13

Location

Salt Lake City
Omaha

Number of Pages

2

Subject

Emigration
Railroad

 

May 13. 1869.

Mr. J.W. Crosby
Omaha.

Dear Bro:--

Yours of the 4th inst. has only just been read to me as I did not return from the Cotton Country till last evening.

I am pleased to hear of your being on your way home & of the Saints gathering up for this place.

We have made no arrangements yet with the Pacific Railroad Co. but as soon as the Road is thoroughly safe & in steady running order we purpose sending an agent down to negotiate but as the Saints generally, who emigrate, are in poor circumstances, if we cannot make satisfactory terms with the Company, we will have recourse to the old method of transportation.

Under the circumstances I think it will be advisable for you & those who are with you to purchase your outfits & start without further delay.

Your Brother in the Gospel.
Brigham Young