Alfred Cumming charges Brigham Young with treason; declares Utah citizens in rebellion against the United States.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
January 06, 1858 ~ Wednesday
6th
I spent the day in the Joint assembly. Gov Young called
in and herd our memorial to congress read it is a strong
document calling upon the congress of the United States
for our constitutionall rights in strong terms it was sign-
ed by all the members and Officers of the Legislature of this
Territory. I spent the after noon in the office
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
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Apostle, Family
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Wilford serves eighth term as member of Territorial Legislature.
President Buchanan asks for four more regiments to help quell "rebellion."