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Contains 3 Results:

George Q. Cannon letter, 1872 April 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 7426 Series 1 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon discusses the recent birth of the couple's baby boy. He receives word of the birth, and writes to Martha to express his joy and concern for the welfare of mother and child. The letter is written from Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1872 April 29

George Q. Cannon letter, 1872 May 18

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 7426 Series 1 Item 5
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon expresses gratitude for Martha and their children, briefly mentions actions from the House of Representatives to adjourn the current session of Congress, and discusses in great length the naming of the new baby boy. George Q. Cannon explains that any simple name besides "George" would be sufficient. The letter is written from Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1872 May 18

George Q. Cannon letter, 1872 May 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 7426 Series 1 Item 6
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon announces that Congress will adjourn on June 3, and that he will most likely reach home in Utah on June 9. He also gives a report on some legislation under consideration in the House of Representatives that would be damaging to George Q. Cannon's cause. The letter is written from Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1872 May 28