The Brigham Young Center

Great Salt Lake City
October 29. 1858.

Hon John M. Bernhisel

I enclosed you the last number of the "News" which contains substantial contradictions to the statements of numerous "Special Correspondents". I understand Mr. Hartnett since his arrival here has made a report to the department of which his present of which his present statements are flat contradictions. I would be glad to have you take some pains to have the report [---] contradictions made public. A Copies of the "News" have been sent to the <principal> members of the Cabinet and Congress, also I trust you will assist to giving the matter all possible publicity. To the Army suttlers and contractors we are indebted for a whole vagabondish set of city loafers. We have been compelled, for our own safety. to establish a regular strong police force, by means of which we hope to prevent any serious rioting through the winter. A few scheming adventurers returned last night from Provo bench whither they had sallied to locate "Centre" as a rival to Great Salt lake City. The Secretary accompanied them and it is rumored that the Merchants here are committed in the scheme to the tune of about $10.000. Governor Cumming continues to do his duty very manfully. But the gross and entire inability of the other officials is a most insulting memorial of the recklessness of their [-]
Your family is well. Bros. Kimball and Wells and your numerous friends here desire a kind remembrance to you.

Trusting you will be fully strengthened for the labors of the approaching session and find your efforts successful for the welfare of God's people.

I am, as ever Your friend & brother in Christ.