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George Q. Cannon letter, 1874 March 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 7426 Series 1 Item 10
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon expresses sorrow for the bad weather in Utah, and for Lewis's illness. He reports that Congress will likely be held until July at the earliest and that his seat in the House of Representatives is under contestation.

Dates: 1874 March 27

George Q. Cannon letter, 1875 December 21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 7426 Series 1 Item 11
Scope and Contents Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon. George Q. Cannon's first concern in the letter is that Amelia's eyes are becoming crooked. He describes his plans for the holidays, to travel and meet Elizabeth in Chicago or Omaha. Also described is a trip to Philadelphia to see the Centennial Buildings and attend a first-class banquet with the president, the cabinet, and Supreme Court judges. Last, George Q. Cannon expresses a desire for Congress to get back to business after the...
Dates: 1875 December 21

George Q. Cannon letter, 1876 January 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 7426 Series 1 Item 12
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon writes in regards to repairs that need to be done around their Utah home, reports on his travels to Chicago and New York, and discusses issues regarding school for Amelia. He also reports on Elizabeth and Mary Alice, and their contentment but longing for home.

Dates: 1876 January 10