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McCallaugh, Elizabeth, fl. 1871 to her sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05493.04 Author/Creator: McCallaugh, Elizabeth, fl. 1871 Place Written: Lancaster, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 January 1871 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

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.

Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
McCallaugh, Elizabeth, fl. 1871

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