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Item # 700562
October 02, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1857
* Elder Heber C. Kimball & polygamy
* Mormons War - Mormonism Utah
Page 3 has: "From Utah Territory" which provides the latest concerning the Mormon War, noting in part: "...the Mormons were making preparations for a fight, & did not conceal their hostile intentions. Elder Kimball, in his harangue in the Tabernacle, laughter at the idea of sending U.S. troops to Utah, and said he could 'take his wives (thirty or forty of them) and ship the 2500 troops & come back & do a good day's work afterward'...".
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the blank spine from disbinding, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
AI notes: In 1857, Elder Heber C. Kimball, a senior leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served as First Counselor to Brigham Young in the First Presidency, making him one of the most influential figures in the church and in the Utah Territory. That year, he was actively involved in preaching and teaching at church conferences in Salt Lake City, with many of his sermons recorded in the Journal of Discourses, where he expounded on topics such as priesthood authority, church organization, and the responsibilities of members. His role extended beyond spiritual guidance, as he was a close adviser to Brigham Young during the tense period leading up to the Utah War with federal forces, helping to counsel and organize the community amid political and social pressures. Kimball’s influence in 1857 also touched missionary work and the training of church leaders, reinforcing the hierarchical structure of the church and the emphasis on obedience, faith, and communal cohesion. Through both his preaching and administrative efforts, Elder Kimball helped solidify the foundations of Mormon leadership and doctrine during a critical period of settlement and conflict in Utah.
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