1869 September 25 Letter to George Francis Train

Title

1869 September 25 Letter to George Francis Train

Description

The people of Utah appreciated Train's visit amidst his run for President. A Turkish Bathhouse is constructed in Utah.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

George Francis Train

Date

1869 September 25

Location

Newport, Road Island
Salt Lake City, Utah

Number of Pages

2

Subject

Politics
Building and Construction

Salt Lake City, U. T.
September 25. 1869

Hon. George Francis Train,
Newport, R. I.

Dear Sir:-

Many thanks for your favor of the 10th inst.

As requested I return your enclosure, which was mailed to you to-day.

We read of you & your progress with considerable interest. The fact is that your visit amongst the people here was highly appreciated. & there are many evidences of this in the kindly expressions uttered towards you.

I regret that our opportunities for conversation were so limited & will be pleased to meet you at any future period, business or pleasure may bring you in our midst.

As an item of news. I may inform you that a Turkish Bath-house is in course of erection in this City under the superintendence of an active, energetic agent who has taken pains to accquaint himself thoroughly with the modus operandi.

Our mutual friends Prest. George A. Smith & Elder George Q. Cannon send to you their best respects &
join with me in saying "Success to you in your race for the Presidency."

Yours with respect

Brigham Young