Great Salt Lake City, September 30, 1852
Dear Brother Samuel,
…Another item for the month is, that on the 22nd, Elder Orson Hyde, President of the Twelve, arrived in the Valley, making eight of that Council here. Elders P.P. Pratt, A. Lyman, and C.C. Rich, are expected here by the 1st December, when the Twelve will be once more together, excepting Orson Pratt, who is now gone to Washington….
Franklin D. Richards
[Millennial Star, 14:667]
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sept. 30, 1852, 3]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, July 2006]
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John Y. Green arrived in G.S.L. City, 27 days from San Bernardino, California. Elders Parley P. Pratt, Andrew Cahoon and others accompanied him as far as Iron County. Elder Green reported that all was well and prosperous in San Bernardino.
[Deseret News, Oct. 16, 1852]
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Oct. 11, 1852, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, July 2006]
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Eighth General Epistle
Of the Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, from Great Salt Lake Valley, to the Saints scattered throughout the earth, GREETING:
Beloved Brethren:
….Elder Parley P. Pratt is within the Territory, on his way from Chili, South America, and is expected soon.
[Deseret News, Oct. 16, 1852]
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Oct 13, 1852, 2]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, July 2006]