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1877 death of Brigham Young...



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August 30, 1877

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 30, 1877  

* Brigham Young death (1st report)
* Mormons - Mormonism


The front page has a report headed: "The Death Of Brigham Young" which begins: "Brigham Young was attacked with cholera morbus on Thursday night...continued swelling until respiration was stopped. He was conscious, but only briefly answered questions during the lat forty-eight hours..." and more.
Beneath it is a small item: "Sitting Bull" noting: "...estimates Sitting Bull's strength at 1000 Sioux..." with more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

Category: Post-Civil War