Scope and Contents note Photocopy of "Argument of Charles B. Waite," given before the Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives in the Case of William M'Grorty v. William H. Hooper, brings several charges against Utah and the Mormons, Utah's government is not republican in form, so they aren't entitled to representation, they are disloyal and hostile, they are trying to destroy monogamy, Mormons in good standing take an oath of hostility to the Federal government and to kill apostates, William Hooper...

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Draft of statement dealing with a contested election in Utah.

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Statement by William H. Hooper giving eleven reasons for his objection to the course of proceedings in the case.

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Letter from Hooper, Washington, to Thomas L. Kane, thanks him for a copy of the discourse and his offer to appear before the Committee. Dated April 8, 1868.

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Letter from Hooper, Washington, to Thomas L. Kane, the bill passed only partially amended, hopes the Senate won't pass it, Spirit of God was with him before and since delivering his speech. Dated March 26, 1870.

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Letter from Hooper, Washington, to Thomas L. Kane, he fears unfavorable action by Senate Committee. Dated April 7, 1870.

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Letter from Hooper, Washington, to Thomas L. Kane, Kane, he believes that Congress and the President "will hesitate before they make into a law the aggressive bill proposed," J. T. Caine came from Utah, Brigham Young just returned from Southern Utah. Dated April 18, 1870.

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Letter from Hooper, New York, to Thomas L. Kane, Kane, hopes to leave for Washington tomorrow, when he and John W. Young leave for home, they will stop and see Thomas L. Kane. Dated November 13, 1871.

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Letter from [Hooper?], Washington, to Thomas L. Kane, the President is hostile, mentions bill on appeals, "the institution must be conceded." Encloses two newspaper clippings (photocopies): 1 from the Tribune on the upcoming appointment of ex-senator Williams of Oregon as Attorney-General, the other from the Herald, "Utah, The President's Message Among the Gentiles-- The Whereabouts of Brigham--Another Polygamous Marriage--A Mormon Delegation Found for Washington." Dated December 6, 1871.

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Letter from Hooper, he accepts Kane's advice and will wait until his friend arrives. Dated February 2, 1873.