Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, the President told him that nothing had been decided in regards to the affairs in Utah, Bernhisel believes that Young won't be removed, the returned officers' allegations aren't credited in the House, Mr. Grant's letter, Sec. Corwin is "delighted" with it, Bernhisel doubts the propriety of making a speech on the charges and wants Kane's opinion. Dated March 18, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, he doesn't think he'll say anything in the House about the charges of the returned officers, the committee who has the report is preparing a bill making Salt Lake the capital, he had got them to postpone further action until June, Grant's letter made a strong impression on Corwin, Brandebury is mad about "that shirt." Dated March 29, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, Philadelphia, no news from the Committee on Territories nor the President, the bill on legislation for Utah is postponed until June 1st, this is almost the same as a defeat of it, Enclosed letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Millard Fillmore, President, circumstances of the murder of Dr. John M. Vaughan in Utah. Dated April 8-9, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, sending him a letter from Judge Snow of Utah, wants Kane's advice on publishing parts of it, he has sent it to the President. [letter not there] Dated April 20, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, Gen. Samuel Stokely has been nominated for Chief Justice of Utah, Heber C. Kimball or Orson Hyde will be nominated for Associate Justices. Dated May 11, 1852.

Letter, from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, nominations being sent to the Senate: Gen. Stokely–Chief Justice, Orson Hyde--Associate Justice, and Benjamin Ferris--Secretary, asks Kane to help get Hyde confirmed by writing to friends in the Senate. Dated May 19, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, he's afraid Hyde won't be confirmed in the Senate, he will distribute Grant's pamphlet if Kane thinks he should. Dated May 29, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, sends Kane a census report at his request, the Commissioner of Patents said that Grant's pamphlet was "a perfect tomahawk," Hyde's nomination withdrawn, new nominations: Mr. Read for Chief Justice [Stokely resigned], and Mr. Shaver for Associate Justice. Dated August 16, 1852.

Letter from Bernhisel, Washington, to Kane, he talked with the President about Young's reappointment as governor, Bernhisel asks Kane to use his influence in this matter. Dated July 26, 1854.

Typescript of letter from Bernhisel to Kane, regrets that Kane turned down the proposal to be the delegate from Utah, has spoken to the President about Brigham Young's reappointment as governor, thinks that Colonel Steptoe will be appointed. Dated January 6, 1855.