Lot 414
Young Brigham. Manuscript Letter Signed as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, one page, 9½ x 7¾ in., Utah Territory, Great Salt Lake City, Mar. 7, 1861. To Mr. Sylvester Alvord in Homer, Cortland County, New York, regarding Mr. Alvord's search for his brother Truman: "I do not know any man, in this Territory, named Truman Alvord. There is a Benjamin and a Joseph Alvord here, and there may be others of that sir name, for which reason, and to further aid your wishes, I have inserted in the Deseret News an inquiry for your br. Truman. That paper has a very general circulation, and I presume that if your brother is in this country you will ere long be advised of the fact." Written on lined paper; two vertical folds, one traversing the "h" in "Brigham." Young's signature is large and bold.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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