Box 1
Contains 50 Results:
George Q. Cannon letter, 1880 April 11
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon questions her regarding John Q.'s wedding, requests that Lewis be baptized on his birthday, and consoles her for her hardship and trials while he is away.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 January 15
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon is very concerned about Lewis' leg injury, the children's weakness with measles, the bill that has been introduced against Mormons in the House of Representatives, and his duty to be in Washington, D.C.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 April 14
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon discusses the prejudice against him, his difficulty maintaining his seat in the House of Representatives, and the financial struggle he is having.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 May 30
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon writes of his recent trips to Philadelphia and New York, his sense of duty and his obligation to remain in Washington, D.C., and his feelings of unity among the Saints.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 July 22
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon describes his sorrow and frustration at Congress and the prolonged time before adjournment. He recognizes if it were not for his deep sense of duty, he would come home immediately.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 August 5
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon tells of his hope that Congress will be adjourning soon, comments on his increasingly good health, his desire to spend time with Martha and the children, and his happiness that they will be together for eternity.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 November 27
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Salt Lake City, Utah, letting her know that he will be leaving for Washington, D.C. in the morning.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1882 December 22
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon. The letter is incomplete; a small portion of the original letter. The few visible lines express shock and sadness at an unknown event, possibly involving Lewis.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1889 April 2
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon describes the preparations that are being made for conference. An allusion is made to the time that he was a "prisoner," and he admonishes Brigham for neglecting his duties as man-of-the-house. At the conclusion of the letter, the presence of three more children is mentioned: Radcliffe, Espey, and Collins.
George Q. Cannon letter, 1890 May 27
Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Washington, D.C. George Q. Cannon comments on domestic issues with the yard, potatoes, and the purchase of a cow. He also requests that Radcliffe have an unknown issue resolved with an operation.