Governor Young (1850-1857) Letterbook
About the Collection
This letterbook consists of 713 pages of outgoing correspondence covering the years 1853-1858. These letters were written by Brigham Young in his capacity as Utah's first territorial governor and as superintendent of Indian Affairs.
Governor (1849-1857 : Young) Letterbook
This letterbook consists of 713 pages of outgoing correspondence covering the years 1853-1858. These letters were written by Brigham Young in his capacity as Utah's first territorial governor and as superintendent of Indian Affairs. The bulk of the correspondence relates to Indian Affairs--e.g. property and trade negotiations, reports of attacks, and the licensure and bonding of individuals to act as Indian agents.
Page Last Updated July 22, 2024.
About this Collection
Originally published in September 2012. Digitized by Nathan Gardner. Metadata by Gina Strack.