Letters, 1846.

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Letters, 1846.

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Handwritten and signed letter, dated 16 July 1846, and composed at the "Headquarters Morm. Batt. U.S. Volunteers." Allen writes about the march to California and the necessity of protection against Indians. On the reverse of Allen's letter is found a handwritten letter, dated 21 July 1846, and signed by R.B. Mitchell, "Indian Agent." The item was composed at "Point aux Poules." Mitchell praises the conduct of the emigrating Mormons in general and with the Indians in particular.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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Allen, James, 1806-1846

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Lieutenant colonel in the United States Army and commander of the Mormon Battalion during the war with Mexico. From the description of Letters, 1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367393850 ...

United States. Army. Mormon Battalion

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Mitchell, R. B. (Raymond Butler), 1902-

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