Journal, 1857-1862.

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Journal, 1857-1862.

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As Colonel in the Utah Militia, Cummings was active in the scouting expeditions upon the advance of Johnston's Army. Also gives an account of the Indian troubles on the Salmon River Mission.

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University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

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University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

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Cummings, Benjamin Franklin, 1821-1899.

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Benjamin Franklin Cummings (1821-1899) served under Col. Chauncy West in gathering forces at the Green River, hoping to head off Johnston's Army advance into the Bear River area. He returned home to Ogden, Utah, and then headed out to Salmon River where he held counsel with the Bannock and Shoshone Indian tribes to assure friendship and peace. Cummings had two wives, Mary Jane and Catherine. From the guide to the Benjamin Fanklin Cummings papers, 1857-1862, (J. Willard Marriott Libra...