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Letter signed John Ferrier, Platte City, Mo., to Col. N.G. Elliott. There has been an express from Utah stating that [Brigham] Young stated to Col Johnston that he will leave for the British possession and that express is gone to Washington and the impression is at the Fort at this time if this report be true that the mule trade will be limited. Individuals mentioned: Robert Tate, Congress, Gen. Almona, and Clay Cockrill. Places mentioned: Clay County, Mo., 1858 Jan 10

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection includes correspondence relating to the mule, horse, and cattle trade; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Pike's Peak; and California. It also includes muster rolls and other materials of the 1st Company, 14th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Missouri Militia from the Mormon War of 1838, in which Elliott was commander; slavery papers, land deals, and medical and merchandise bills; transactions concerning the outfitting of the Santa Fe trade; promissory notes; papers relating to Howard County,...
Dates: 1858 Jan 10