Autobiography Volume 3 circa 1865-1866
On the I attended the Legislative Assembly
Both houses sat together. The newspapers were called for and Captain
Van Vleit's report was read.
Next day we also met in joint sessions and it was one of
the most important days of the Assembly. A strong Memorial was
presented to the Assembly and adopted and copies prepared for the signatures
of the members. Also the correspondence of Governor Brigham
Young was presented and read namely his correspondance with the United
States armey and was ordered to be printed.
The following day we were also in joint sessions
Governor Young called in and heard our Memorial to Congress read
It was a strong document calling upon the Congress of the United
States for our Constitutional rights signed by all the officers
