Box 1
Contains 50 Results:
Martha Telle Cannon letter, 1877 March 11
Letter from Martha Telle Cannon to George Q. Cannon, written from St. George, Utah. She comments on recent news in Washington, D.C., the beautiful spring weather in St. George, and stories of the couple's youngest son, Brigham.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1877 April 23
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Parowan, Iron County, Utah. He is staying in Parowan because Brother Brigham, Jr. is ill, but recovering. He writes that he sent some wheat home for her subsistence, and that he will be traveling home soon.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1877 June 12
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon written from Salt Lake City, Utah. George Q. Cannon offers news of Martha's extended family, of the birth of a son by Elizabeth, and expresses his anxiousness for Martha and her children to arrive in Salt Lake.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1878 February 9
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Washington, D.C. George Q. Cannon expresses his joy that Martha and her kids are now living on his property. He also comments on how busy he is, and that enemies are working against him in the House of Representatives. Also mentioned is the birth of a new son, Willard.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1878 May 10
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon tries to work out living arrangements for Martha and her children. He also advises her in depth regarding gloomy feelings and depression. The letter runs over from the second page back onto the top of the first, where it is signed.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1878 June 16
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Washington, D.C. by the pen of John Q. Cannon, a son of George Q. Cannon and Elizabeth Hoagland Cannon. George writes of the living situation for Martha in the coming months, and discusses the matters for the soon return to Utah.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1878 December 12
One (1) brief letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon to announce his hopeful return to Utah for Christmas Day.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1879 May 17
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon expresses his frustrations with party politics and homesickness. He illustrates a comparison between political struggles in Washington, D.C. and a drifting, directionless ship out to sea.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1879 June 6
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon write a story about gratitude acknowledging the Lord's hand in all things. The letter is incomplete, missing at least one page.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1872-1891
The letter is incomplete; only pages 3 and 4 are present in the collection. The letter lacks a salutation and closing signature. The handwriting in the letter matches that of George Q. Cannon. Included in the letter is information regarding the delegation from Utah in Washington, D.C. George Q. Cannon's seat in the House of Representatives will be filled by "Bro. Caine."