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Lot #199
Brigham Young Letter Signed as Governor of Utah Territory

"Please forward me your Oath of Office"—scarce 1854 letter from the Mormon prophet and Utah governor

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"Please forward me your Oath of Office"—scarce 1854 letter from the Mormon prophet and Utah governor

LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 30, 1854. Letter to John F. Callun, written as governor of the Utah Territory, in full: "In compliance with your written request to Hon. John M. Bemhisel, our Delegate in Congress, I enclose you a Commission to act in the Office of Commissioner of Deeds in the City of Washington for the Territory of Utah. Upon the receipt of your Commission, you will please forward me your Oath of Office, and such other papers as your laws may require in such cases." In very good to fine condition, with stains, tears, and minor loss, along the edges.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #699 - Ended September 11, 2024





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