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A notable Proclamation by Brigham Young...
A notable Proclamation by Brigham Young...
Item # 700918
October 01, 1853
DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 1, 1853 An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is the volume 3, number 18 issue.
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of the: "Life Of Joseph Smith".
Page 2 has: "TERRITORY OF UTAH - PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR" which is signed by him in type: Brigham Young.
In this Proclamation, Governor Young addresses the conflicts with the Utah Indians. He advises the settlers to, among other things, defend themselves and avoid trading with the Indians.
Also on page 2 is: "President B. Young's Address" which takes nearly two columns.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light dirtiness at the top quadrant of the front page, minimal fold or margin wear, generally good condition.
Category: The Old West
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