Box 14
Contains 9 Results:
Jeremiah S. Black letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 August 16
Letter from Judge Black, Attorney General, saying he hopes to preserve their friendship. Dated August 16, 1858.
William Cumming to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 August 8
Letter from Cumming to Kane saying that he hopes that recognition attends those who deserve it. Dated August 8, 1858.
G. Ord letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 September 2
Letter from Ord written in San Francisco to Kane in Philadelphia. Mentions Dr. Osborne, offers congratulations on the success of his Utah mission, dated September 2, 1858.
John M. Bernhisel letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1858 December 8
Letter from Bernhisel to Kane praising Kane for his work in the Utah Expedition. Dated December 8, 1858.
James C. VanDyke letter to Thomas L. Kane, 1859 March 28
Letter from VanDyke to Kane recalling his conversation with John Bernhisel in December 1857 about Kane's planned mission to Utah, relates the details of Bernhisel's views. Also includes copy by George Q. Cannon with a postscript by Bernhisel authenticating VanDyke's account of their conversation.
Extract of letter dated Bridger, Utah Territory, 1858
“Extract of Letter dated Bridger, Utah Territory, 1858,” photocopy from American Philosophical Society, business interests, “whatever they may have felt, Thomas L. Kane and Governor Cumming were under great obligations for their personal safety and comfort to Colonel Johnston and the efficient and generous officers under his command.” Dated approximately 1858.
Thomas L. Kane note, date of production not identified
Note written by Thomas L. Kane, “I hope they will not find out whose language alone has weight with the Mormons,” his correspondence with Attorney General Black is over. Date of production not identified.
Thomas L. Kane notes on the Utah Expedition, date of production not identified
Notes giving brief circumstances of the army and the Mormons from the Mormon perspective. Date of production not identified.
Letter fragment, date of production not identified
Letter not in Thomas L. Kane's hand but representative of his views, recommendations and plans regarding the Utah situation.