July 30, 1875 deposition of Brigham Young (same as that filed on August 2, 1875)

States, and was then on the way here to take my place, and I did not know soon he might arrive, and because the United States Judges were not in the Territory. Soon after Governor Cumming arrived, I asked him to take Judge Cradlebaugh, who belonged to the Southern District with him, and I would accompany them with sufficient aid to investigate the matter and bring the offenders to Justice.

13th

Did you about the 10th of Sept. 1857 receive a communication from Isaac C. Haight, or any other person of Cedar City concerning a company of emigrants, called the Arkansas company?

Answer

I did receive a communication from Isaac C. Haight of John D. Lee who was then a farmer for the Indians.

14th

Have you that communication?

Answer

He saith:-

I have not; I have made diligent search for it but cannot find it.

15th

Did you answer this communication?

Answer

He saith:-

I did to Isaac C. Haight who was then the acting President at Cedar City.

16th

Will you state the substance of your letter to him?

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

98. Questions & Answers of Brigham Young July 30, 1876

No 5

Filed Sept 20, 1876 James R. Wilkins Clerk