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Letter directing Thomas L. Kane horse and mule to be delivered to him and to provide Kane an escort, dated March 24, 1858.

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Incomplete letter about Alfred Cumming and Judge Eckels, dated April 4, 1858.

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Letter relating Kane's experiences in the Utah Expedition, dated April 4, 1858.

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Letter reporting Kane's interview with W. H. Kimball, his plan to escort Alfred Cumming to Salt Lake, Kane's relationship to the Mormons, and Indian troubles. Dated April 4, 1858.

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Draft of letter reporting Kane's interview with W. H. Kimball.

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Letter from Kane to his wife relating his conditions, dated April 5, 1858. Also contains note from Kane to Robert P. Kane and Elizabeth Wood Kane.

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Letter from Young to Governor Cumming offering supplies to Colonel Johnston's camp. Dated April 16, 1858.

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Letter from Kane to his wife informing her of his health, dated April 18, 1858.

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Letter concerning the Utah expedition.

Scope and Contents Handwritten report of two meetings in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City. In the first meeting at 10 a.m., Governor Alfred Cumming was introduced to the people by Brigham Young; Cumming offers conciliatory remarks to the people; Gilbert Clements replies, objects to the manner of appointing officers in Utah, wants the army withdrawn; John Taylor also wants the troops removed; five people said they wanted to leave the community or to have protection from Cumming. Second meeting at 2 p.m.,...