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Answer

He saith:-

Yes - It was to let this company
of emigrants, and all companies of
emigrants pass through the country unmolested,
and to allay the angry feelings of
the Indians as much as possible.

(Signed) Brigham Young

Subscribed and sworn to before me this,
30th day of July A.D. 1875
(Signed) Wm. Clayton
Notary Public