Letter, 1871.

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Letter, 1871.

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 9 Dec. 1871, and addressed to Brigham Young. Willard Young writes while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He tells about his condition at the academy and expresses concern for Brigham Young's pending court case.

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Young, Brigham, 1801-1877

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Second president of the Mormon Church. From the description of Certificate, 1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122630973 American religious leader, second president of the Mormon Church, first governor of the Territory of Utah, and colonizer who significantly influenced the development of the American West. From the description of Cash ledger books, 1862-1877. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480196 From the description of Cash ledger books 1862-1877 ...

United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Young, Willard, 1852-1936.

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Mormon Church leader and the son of Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church. From the description of Letter, 1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487016 ...