Young, Brigham. Letter signed to George Reynolds, St. George, Utah, 11 December 1871
YOUNG, BRIGHAM
LETTER SIGNED ("BRIGHAM YOUNG") TO GEORGE REYNOLDS, DISCUSSING HIS VISITS TO OUTLYING MORMON SETTLEMENTS IN UTAH AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE AT ST. GEORGE
3 pages (12 x 7 1/4 in.; 305 x 183 mm) with handwritten annotations on a bifolium, St. George, Utah, 11 December 1871; guttural repairs, tear accompanied by minor loss at lower edge, a few stray spots.
The elderly Brigham was arrested a month prior to this letter by the United States government on a charge of "lascivious cohabitation" or polygamy. Allowed because of his age and health to make his customary trip to his winter home in southern Utah, he would later be forced back to Salt Lake City in midwinter when his trial date was moved ahead. Here he discusses visits to Virgin City, Rockville, Cottonwood Wash, and Mount Carmel as well as others. During his 30 years in Utah, Young directed the founding of 350 towns in the Southwest.
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3 pages (12 x 7 1/4 in.; 305 x 183 mm) with handwritten annotations on a bifolium, St. George, Utah, 11 December 1841; guttural repairs, tear accompanied by minor loss at lower edge, a few stray spots.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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YOUNG, BRIGHAM
LETTER SIGNED ("BRIGHAM YOUNG") TO GEORGE REYNOLDS, DISCUSSING HIS VISITS TO OUTLYING MORMON SETTLEMENTS IN UTAH AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE AT ST. GEORGE
3 pages (12 x 7 1/4 in.; 305 x 183 mm) with handwritten annotations on a bifolium, St. George, Utah, 11 December 1871; guttural repairs, tear accompanied by minor loss at lower edge, a few stray spots.
The elderly Brigham was arrested a month prior to this letter by the United States government on a charge of "lascivious cohabitation" or polygamy. Allowed because of his age and health to make his customary trip to his winter home in southern Utah, he would later be forced back to Salt Lake City in midwinter when his trial date was moved ahead. Here he discusses visits to Virgin City, Rockville, Cottonwood Wash, and Mount Carmel as well as others. During his 30 years in Utah, Young directed the founding of 350 towns in the Southwest.
Condition Report:
3 pages (12 x 7 1/4 in.; 305 x 183 mm) with handwritten annotations on a bifolium, St. George, Utah, 11 December 1841; guttural repairs, tear accompanied by minor loss at lower edge, a few stray spots.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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