Azariah Smith diary. 1846-1912.

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Azariah Smith diary. 1846-1912.

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Photocopy of a handwritten diary. Smith writes of his early life until he started his diary in 1846. He tells about his experiences in the Mormon Battalion and the discovery of gold in California in 1848. Smith also writes about his coming to Utah and his life in Manti, Utah. He also relates incidents in the Black Hawk War when the whites fought the Ute Indians. There are many gaps.

4 folders (0.08 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8075287

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Smith, Azariah, -1912

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Azariah Smith (1846-1912) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a pioneer to Utah. He also served in the Mormon Battalion between 1846 and 1848. From the description of Azariah Smith autobiography and diaries, 1846-1912. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367645955 ...

United States. Army. Mormon Battalion

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