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1871 October 19 Letter to Peter Van Schaack

Title

1871 October 19 Letter to Peter Van Schaack

Description

Sympathy is extended for the devastating impact of the Great Chicago Fire.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Peter Van Schaack

Date

1871 October 19

Location

Chicago, Illinois
Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Personal
Reading Material

Salt Lake City, U. T.
October 19. 1871.

Peter Van Schaack, Esqr.
Chicago.

Dear Sir,

I received to day per H. B. Clawson, Esqr. a "memento" which you have done me the honor to present me, and for which I respectfully tender you my thanks; as well as for the very cordial expression of your good feelings towards our people.

We were deeply pained by the terrible catastrophe that recently befell your great city, though, we trust that the energy characteristic of Chicagoans, backed by the practicable sympathy of the civilized world, and prompt and vigorous action on the part of your citizens will soon resurrect her.

Yours with respect
Brigham Young