George Q. Cannon family correspondence, 1872-1901.

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George Q. Cannon family correspondence, 1872-1901.

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This collection includes correspondence between George Q. Cannon, Martha Telle Cannon, and other various authors between 1872 and 1902. The bulk of the letters, however, are from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon during his time as Utah Territory Delegate to the United States House of Representatives. The letters include information regarding home and family affairs, Martha Telle Cannon's family history, matters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reports of missionary work, and political issues in Washington, D.C. Letters are written from Washington, D.C., and various cities in Utah and the eastern United States. Within the correspondence, there are seven letters that are incomplete. In addition, one letter is a duplicate; the other copy was sent to Sarah A. Telle King, Martha Telle Cannon's half-sister.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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