General orders no. 1, 1858 Mar 6.

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General orders no. 1, 1858 Mar 6.

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Issued from the headquarters of the Nauvoo Legion in Great Salt Lake City, Utah, the order calls for Mormons to prepare in the event of war with the federal government. The order is signed by Brigham Young and Daniel H. Wells.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Nauvoo Legion.

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