The Deseret News. Truth and Liberty

Salt lake City, (Utah Territory): 1863. Vol. XII, no 38 (this issue only). Folio. [297]-304 pp. This mid-Civil War issue of the Mormon newspaper prints a long statement (5 1/2 columns on the first two pages) by Brigham Young, extolling the patriotism of Mormons, their Mexican War battalions, etc., and discussing hardships they have endured; also included are notices of Indian depredations, Civil War action, church news, local advertisements, etc. Very good. Printed on mauve paper, recently backed in darker mauve paper. (#3786). Item #57272

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