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December 12, 1857 ~ Saturday

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United States Army Colonel letter threatens Church members with extermination if they oppose Army.

United States Army winters at , Wyoming, 100 miles from .

charges with treason; declares citizens in rebellion against the United States.

Wilford serves eighth term as member of Territorial Legislature.

President asks for four more regiments to help quell "rebellion."