6 November 1860

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Hopes Abraham Lincoln has been elected. Mentions a speech by Brigham Young on the possible return of the Mormons to Missouri. Written at Camp Floyd.

GLC04194.34

5 December 1860

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Discusses balls, dramatic representations, and social meetings in camp: the first officer's ball of the season occurred last week, but soldiers' balls occur two or three times per week; dramatic representations occur twice weekly; social meetings occur nightly; and there is plenty of food. Mentions that he attended three women in labor the day before. Written at Camp Floyd.

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2 January 1861

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Reports that New Year's Day passed enjoyably in the camp, where the "New York custom of calling on all your friends" was maintained. Although they "hear a good deal about secession, etc., it doesn't seem to oppress or weigh heavily on the spirits of the people in our camp." The camp continues to get news from the east, although the distance delays it seven to eight days. Written at Camp Floyd.

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January 16, 1861

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Discusses secession. Wishes South Carolina could leave the Union, and laments its power to rent the nation. Forcefully criticizes the leadership of President James Buchanan. Hopes President Abraham Lincoln will be prepared for the coming conflict. Mentions the eight-day delay in news from New York, which reaches them via telegraph and pony express. Unlike paymasters in the east, their paymaster has funds enough for six months. Wonders if his brother Robert, a doctor in Alabama, has "been run out of the country for being a northern man." Written at Camp Floyd.

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4 April 1861

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Reports on a professional call he made on the surveyor general of the territory a few days before. Is disappointed that their brother, Robert, has become a surgeon for the Confederacy. Thinks that since there is to be daily mail over the route east as of 1 July, it is unlikely the troops will be removed from Utah.

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circa July 1859

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses Election Day in the territory. The gentiles have formed an opposition party, and since Judge Eckles has no opposition to the army voting, Moore believes the Mormons will be surprised and angered by the election results. Mentions that Horace Greeley recently visited Salt Lake City on a journey to California in July 1859.

GLC04194.41

circa 1865-1907

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Memoirs of the Utah Expedition of 1858-1860].

Contains descriptions of Utah during the years he was stationed there. The date of composition has been inferred from the manuscript and Moore's death in 1907; the Civil War appears to be noted in the past tense.

GLC04194.42

June 1862

Russell, Sallie, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Russell

Three letters on one sheet from Sallie Russell, Belle Russell, and Pennie Russell to their brother, who had left Salt Lake City on the overland trail. Sallie provides family news. She also discusses the force amassing to confront the Morrisites (a breakaway group of Mormons who imprisoned several members who wished to leave the group), the death of John and George Hendley at a battle at Blue Ridge, and the death of their sister the same day in Virginia. Belle's letter reiterates that their mother misses Samuel, and mentions that others miss him too. She also makes ambiguous reference to…

GLC05493.02

January 27, 1871

McCallaugh, Elizabeth, fl. 1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her sister

Written to her sister in the Mormon church, not by blood. Discusses family news and her desire to move to Utah. She lacks the means to make the journey and asks if money could be sent to her. She comments: "I hear Brigham Young is the wealthiest man in the world." She does not want her family, except for Maria, to be made aware of her request.

GLC05493.04

18 March 1876

Anderson, Eva, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her sister

Discusses family news. Describes the actions of outlaws in the old west, particularly the actions of a man named John Holiday (not the infamous Doc Holiday).

GLC05493.05

1893

Carpenter, George, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joe

Carpenter is happy to be back in Salt Lake. Cannot send money because he has been out of work and in debt for so long. Carpenter is now working in a dry foods department. Discusses various friends and relationships, his separation from the Mormon church and realization that it is "the only true one." Reflects on his past foolishness and attests to a desire to do "some good in this world outside of my own selfish self." Comments favorably on the early days of Utah, when all lived together and money considerations were secondary. Comments on impending marriages. Discusses the dedication…

GLC05493.06

10 February 1893

Alder, John, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Son Joseph

Comments on recent changes in the Mormon church, lamenting that all Mormons have given up beliefs and practices to win favor with the world. People have put seeking money before seeking God. Discusses Mormon principles and his unwavering beliefs.

GLC05493.07

1862-1893

Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896

Letterbook

Title: [Samuel Russell, Letter Book].

Copybook of outgoing correspondence contains twenty letters to newspapers and individuals defending the Mormon faith. Topics include politics, anti-polygamy legislation, Church affairs, railroad right of way. Several were written and published (per Russell's notes) in the Richmond Conservator. Russell was a prominent church leader.

GLC05493.08

1803

New York Post

Newspaper

Title: [New York Post over 300 issues].

Includes complete printing of Marbury v. Madison in two issues, complete printing of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty and Conventions, a fire in New York, a slave rebellion, etc.

GLC08231

08 November 1804

Newspaper

Title: [Poulson's American Daily Advertizer].

Extra edition printing Jefferson's State of the Union Address in which he discusses the Louisiana Purchase, Indian affairs, and foreign relations.

GLC08232

July 05, 1828

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 3 items regarding Indian Affairs] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC08279

9 May 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders No. 5].

Notifies non-commissioned officers and privates that they may reenlist, and informs paymasters to pay them at the full bounty enacted by Congress on 3 March 1795. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.01

13 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders the selection of a group of officers and ax men to build two block houses. William Thash will continue building the other two with his men. Construction will commence the following day. Whiskey is offered as an incentive to work. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.02

26 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Order to provide soldiers with summer clothing who are entitled to it, so "that the whole of the troops will appear in the most soldierly condition on the 4th of July." Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.03

29 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Order one drum and fife added to each of the Captains' Guards. A general court martial will convene the following morning to try as many "prisoners as may be brought before" the seven member court. A Captain Lyman is indicated as President. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.04

24 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Designates composition of the daily picket guards. Order's that the Artillery's bastions and block houses must be "defended by the officers and matrosses of that Corps." The "dismounted Dragoons" must also defend the bastion where they are housed. The Quarter Guard of the 4th Sub Legion is to be enlarged, and the additional members are to defend their guard house. Dictates length of guard duty. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.05

25 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Captain Joseph Brooks was tried at a general court martial for not paying his debts, falsifying his word, and for claiming a Virginian named Robert Cunningham was of good repute. The court, presided over by David Strong, acquitted Brooks of the charges. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.06

22 October 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Reports that Lieutenant Commandant Strong will take command of the troops during the absence of the Commander in Chief. Captain Isaac Guion of the 3rd Sub Legion will resume his duty as Sub Legionary Major and Inspector. States that the quartermaster will order the horses arriving from Fort Hamilton be sent with a shipment of flour to the port on the St. [Shary?]. Orders that the sawyers and boat builders will continue their business without interruption. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.15

3 November 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders non-commissioned officers and privates of Captain Pike and Isaac Guion's companies of the 3rd Sub Legion to go under the command of Captain Pike to Fort [Nassau?]. Reports that Major Burbeck will order one sargeant and eight matrosses from the 1st Battalion of Artillery to join the detachment under the command of Lieutanant Underwood. Indicates clothing orders for these men should be made out, including clothing for the men that reengaged or enlisted on March 5. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.16

18 November 1895

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Report of the General Court Martial of which Mayor Shaylor is President. Lists officers charged with various crimes, and the outcome of the trials. Isaac Lindsay, charged with desertion, was found guilty of absenting himself without leave and sentenced to 25 lashes. Jacob Bruner, charged with desertion from Captain Pierce's Company of Artillery, was found guilty and sentenced to 100 lashes, but due to mitigating circumstances, was recommended to the Commander in Chief for remission of the punishment. Peter Null of the 4th troop of Dragoon, charged with sleeping on his port, was found…

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