Under Compromise of 1850, Congress created the Utah Territory; Brigham Young appointed as Governor.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
September 25, 1850 ~ Wednesday
25th I was quite unwell this morning the encampment
came out in companies of tens & 50s Armed for inspec-
tions there were 22 men in 3rd Division & 12 men in 1st Di
vision their were 34 guns & 50 Pistol shots
we travled 12 1/2 miles & camped on 3rd crossing of Blacks fork
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Woodruffs arrive in Salt Lake Valley and live in cabins Wilford built in 1847.