[Messages of the Territorial Governors of Utah, 1851-1894]. [19--?]

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[Messages of the Territorial Governors of Utah, 1851-1894]. [19--?]

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Typed copies of the Governor's messages to the Legislature of the Territory of Utah from 1851 to 1894. Includes messages from Brigham Young, A. Cumming, John W. Dawson, Stephen S. Harding, Amos Reed (acting governor), James Duane Doty, Charles Durkee, Edwin Higgins (acting governor), S.A. Mann (acting governor), George L. Woods, George W. Emery, Eli H. Murray, Caleb W. West, and Arthur L. Thomas.

1 v. (ca. 30 items), bound ; 28 cm.

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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