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Thomas L. Kane letter to Brigham Young, 1871 October 12

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 5
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kane saying that the Mormons need Young's statemanship more now than ever, asks for two private ciphers, he wants to come see him but he is more needed in the East, he wants to write Young's biography some day, dated October 12, 1871.

Dates: 1871 October 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Thomas L. Kane letter to Brigham Young, approximately 1871 October

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 6
Scope and Contents

Incomplete letter from Kane urging continued caution in legal proceedings, gives political advice, mentions the polygamy issue.

Dates: Majority of material found in approximately 1871 October
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Thomas L. Kane letter to Brigham Young, 1871 November 9

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 7
Scope and Contents

Draft of letter from Kane asking again for two ciphers, Young should tell no one the secret of the place of your abode, dated November 9, 1871.

Dates: 1871 November 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Thomas L. Kane letter to Brigham Young, 1871 November 9

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 8
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kane in reply to idea of asking Great Britain for land in British Columbia, dated November 9, 1871.

Dates: 1871 November 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Thomas L. Kane letter to Brigham Young, 1871 November 30

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 9
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kane saying he has advised Hooper on the the legal course he should adopt, advises Young on dealing with anti-Mormon Legislation, Young should conceal himself until Kane says otherwise, nothing is as essential to the safety of the Mormons than Young's safety, mentions the polygamy issue, dated November 30, 1871.

Dates: 1871 November 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Thomas L. Kane letter to Brigham Young, 1871 November 30

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 10
Scope and Contents

Drafts of letter saying he has advised Hooper on the the legal course he should adopt, advises Young on dealing with anti-Mormon Legislation, Young should conceal himself until Kane says otherwise, nothing is as essential to the safety of the Mormons than Young's safety, mentions the polygamy issue.

Dates: 1871 November 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Envelope, 1871 November 30

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 11
Scope and Contents

Sealed paper that enclosed a letter.

Dates: 1871 November 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Notes of communication to Prest. Young when he was urged to seek refuge, approximately 1871

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 12
Scope and Contents

Note written to Brigham Young from Thomas L. Kane, saying Young was being declared a state criminal, and when arrested previously the judge refused to release him on bail. He won't be tried again until he is assured of a reasonable trial. Dated approximately 1871.

Dates: Majority of material found in approximately 1871
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Brigham Young letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1872 March 5

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 6
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Letter from Young explaining the problems the Mormons are having in Utah, dated March 5, 1872.

Dates: 1872 March 5
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

Brigham Young letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1872 October 31

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 6
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Item 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from Young saying that he will happily accept Kane's visit this winter, will probably spend the winter in St. George, dated October 31, 1872.

Dates: 1872 October 31
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons / Brigham Young correspondence and other material / Brigham Young correspondence with Thomas L. Kane

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