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Three articles concerning the Mormons...



Item # 700552

December 17, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 17, 1857  The front page has two Mormon-related articles: "From Utah" which notes in part: "...The attitude of the Mormons is peculiarly hostile and threatening...Brigham Young...had distinctly avowed his determination to destroy provisions & forage and lay the Territory waste rather than permit the entrance of the troops..." with more.
Other items include: "The Military Expedition To Utah" mentions the beginning of troop movement to Utah, etc.
Page 3 has a Mormon report as well: "The Utah Campaign" has details on U.S. troop movements as well. 
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Category: Pre-Civil War