Nauvoo Legion quartermaster diary, 1858.

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Nauvoo Legion quartermaster diary, 1858.

Diary of the Quartermaster's office of the Nauvoo Legion from 12 April to 28 May 1858. At that time the Nauvoo Legion was resisting the entry of "Johnston's Army" of U.S. Government troops into Utah. Each entry records briefly the weather in Salt Lake City, and tells of the dispatching of supplies to various areas and troops. The diary also reports the arrival and departure from Salt Lake City of various important militia and Mormon Church leaders.

4 leaves : photocopy + 2 typescripts (10 leaves)

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Nauvoo Legion. Quartermaster.

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The Nauvoo Legion was the common name of the militia of the Utah Territory. This was the same name the militia of Nauvoo, Illinois had when the headquarters of the Mormon Church was located there. From the description of Nauvoo Legion quartermaster diary, 1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 504601448 ...

Utah Expedition (1857-1858)

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