G. S. L. City, March 11, 1859. Brother G. A Smith. Dear Sir—As brother Bigler is about to return home, I feel to write a few lines, and give what news we have. I call upon the President daily. We have no Eastern mail yet. We were quite interested in Cradlebaugh's charge to the Grand Jury, and in his bodyguard, but I think he has done like Sinclair, shot his biggest gun first. The Indian that ...

night they took nine of the Mormon animals, while those belonging to the Government were left untouched. Two Mormon inter- preters stood by and heard it all.) An officer from the camp told Little Soldier that in 120 sleeps they should wipe out all the Mormons in this land. Little Soldier was very unbelieving in the matter, and I am of his faith. Dr. Forney called upon President Young yesterday. I am informed by Col. Little that Gov. Cumming wishes him to go to ...

come out with whole sheet, new head, new editor, & full of news. We feel anxious to hear from you often. Wisdom and true policy, I think, say, keep cool, keep down excitement, keep from any open collision to shed blood, and trust in God, who will bear you off, as he has done heretofore. Our strength is in the God of heaven, who will fight your battles as he has done. We pray for you. Give our love and blessing to Hosea, Blair, Kay, Long, Blackburn, Snow, Wall ...

W Woodruffs Letter to G A Smith March 11th 1859 [upside-down text] Rcd March 13 at Row [end of upside-down text]