Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) to Thomas Leiper Kane re: questions about the moral character of Brigham Young
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.028 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1851 Pagination: 2 p. 21 x 13 cm Order a Copy
Written as President, discussing a clipping from the Buffalo Courier (not included) with charges against Gov. Young of Utah, and claiming that Fillmore knew Young's character. An angry letter relating to the federal government's relations with the Mormons.
Washington July 4. 1851.
My Dear Sir
I have just cut the inclosed [sic] slip from the Buffalo Courier. It brings serious charges against Brigham Young, governor to Utah, and falsely charges that I knew them to be true. You will recollect that I relied much upon you for the moral character and standing of Mr. Young. You knew him & had known him in Utah. You are a democrat but I doubt not will truly State whether these charges against the moral character of Gov. Young be true.
Please return the article with your letter.
Not [illegible] your [illegible] Ii shall address this letter to you as the Son of Judge Kane.
I am on [illegible] hasth
truly yours
Millard Fillmore
Mr. Kane
Philadelphia.
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