Richards, Willard, 1804-1854
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1804 - 1854
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
A memorial to Congress for the construction of a great national central railroad
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2367
Scope and Contents
Handwritten legislative motion passed by the Utah territorial legislature on 3 March 1852. The item was signed by Brigham Young (1801-1877), "governor;" Willard Richards (1804-1854), "Pres. of the Council;" and William W. Phelps (1792-1872), "Speaker of the House of Rep." The measure requests that the federal government build a railroad across the United States.
Dates:
1852
A memorial to Congress for the extension of the legislative to 90 days
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305051]
Identifier: MSS SC 757
Scope and Contents
Handwritten legislative appeal to the United States congress to extend a legislative session. The item was signed by Brigham Young (1801-1877), "Governor" ; Willard Richards (1804-1854), "President of the Council" ; and William W. Phelps (1792-1872), "speaker of the House of Rep." The item is dated 3 March 1852.
Dates:
1852