Augustus Alwin Farnham (1805 - 1865) Profile

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Andrew Jenson, "Farnham, Augustus," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia

Andrew Jenson, "Farnham, Augustus," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, Vol. 4.

Andrew Jenson, "Farnham, Augustus," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia.

Augustus A. Farnham journals, 1852-1856, Church History Library

Augustus A. Farnham journals, 1852-1856, Church History Library.

"Augustus Alwin Farnham," Pioneer Database, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"Augustus Alwin Farnham," Pioneer Database, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Augustus Farnham Immigrating Company journal, 1856 May-August, Church History Library

Augustus Farnham Immigrating Company journal, 1856 May-August, Church History Library.

Augustus Farnham letter to Amasa Lyman, 4 Dec. 1855, Incoming Letters, 1855, Correspondence, Incoming, 1841-1877, Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Church History Library

Augustus Farnham letter to Amasa Lyman, 4 Dec. 1855, Incoming Letters, 1855, Correspondence, Incoming, 1841-1877, Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Church History Library.

Augustus Farnham letter to Amasa Lyman, 4 Feb. 1856, Incoming Letters, B-H, 1856, Correspondence, Incoming, 1841-1877, Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Church History Library

Augustus Farnham letter to Amasa Lyman, 4 Feb. 1856, Incoming Letters, B-H, 1856, Correspondence, Incoming, 1841-1877, Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Church History Library.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, August 14, 1853.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, February 11, 1856.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, December 24, 1853.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, January 12, 1855.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, July 28, 1854.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 4 Dec. 1855, F, 1855, General Letters, 1840-1877, General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877, Brigham Young Office Files, 1832-1878, Church History Library

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 4 Dec. 1855, F, 1855, General Letters, 1840-1877, General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877, Brigham Young Office Files, 1832-1878, Church History Library.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 5 May 1855, F, 1855, General Letters, 1840-1877, General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877, Brigham Young Office Files, 1832-1878, Church History Library

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 5 May 1855, F, 1855, General Letters, 1840-1877, General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877, Brigham Young Office Files, 1832-1878, Church History Library.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 6 Jan. 1853, F-Hi, 1853, General Letters, 1840-1877, General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877, Brigham Young Office Files, 1832-1878, Church History Library

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 6 Jan. 1853, F-Hi, 1853, General Letters, 1840-1877, General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877, Brigham Young Office Files, 1832-1878, Church History Library.

Augustus Farnham letter to Franklin D. Richards

Augustus Farnham letter to Franklin D. Richards, May 31, 1855.

Augustus Farnham letter to Franklin D. Richards.

Australasian Mission history, 1840-1897, Church History Library

Australasian Mission history, 1840-1897, Church History Library.

Australia Sydney South Mission history, 1895-1970, Church History Library

Australia Sydney South Mission history, 1895-1970, Church History Library.

"Minutes of Conference," Deseret News 2, no. 23 (18 Sep. 1852): 92

"Minutes of Conference," Deseret News 2, no. 23 (18 Sep. 1852): 92.

Nauvoo Restoration Inc., comp., Nauvoo Seventies list

Nauvoo Restoration Inc., comp., Nauvoo Seventies list, Vol. 1.

Nauvoo Restoration Inc., comp., Nauvoo Seventies list.

New Zealand Mission history, 1854-1974, Church History Library

New Zealand Mission history, 1854-1974, Church History Library.

"Special Conference," Times and Seasons 5, no. 8

"Special Conference," Times and Seasons 5, no. 8, April 15, 1844.

"Special Conference," Times and Seasons 5, no. 8.

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple endowment register

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple endowment register, December 10, 1845.

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple endowment register.

The Zion's Watchman (Sydney: A. Farnham, 1853-186

The Zion's Watchman (Sydney: A. Farnham, 1853-186.

Anne E. Wilson to Mary Webster

Anne E. Wilson to Mary Webster, January 19, 1850.

Saint Louis January 19th 1850
Dear Sister Webster,
     You will doubt less be surprized to receive a letter from me, but I wanted to let you know that I had not forgotten you, or Sister Everatt {.} I should have written to Sister Everatt, but did not know where she was, or how to direct a letter to her, tell her therefore, if you please, she dont know what she has lost by neglicting to write to me, for I always answer my friends letters{.} Alas, my friend, you do not know how I have been afflicated seince I left New England, I have been called to part with two of the dearest ones I had upon this Earth. Anna and mother, Mother was taken sick on the 24th of September last and died the 26th of December. She suffered very much. I presume her sickness was what is termed in common phraseology. 'The Turn of Life' she was perfectly happy and resigned to the will of God. I wish you could have seen her, for in her case death was realy stripped of his terrors, every one that saw and heard her said they never saw one whose mind seemed in such a blissful state, as her’s was. She was in reality a child, You see it was not to be, that she should reach the Vally, In her sickness she spoke very often of Aunt Polly Vase.
     Emily left us last spring, and and long ere this has reached the Valley. I have heard from some Brotheren that passed them on the way that they were all well, they were in Appleby's Company, Also, was Br Farnhas family. I suppose Emily has two little ones by this time. {Ah} how she will feel when she hears of mothers death. She will be expecting to see her in the first company that goes on in the spring, We should probably go on then. I want to get out of St Louis, and yet I should prefer living here to going back east, But I was so sick last summer and the Cholera raged so bad, that I dread a repitition of the same scenes again this Summer. In all probability there will be a large company start from here in the Spring. There are nearly three thousand Saints here now, and many more comeing on from England. Then there are those at the Bluffs{.} So you see the valley will be inundated} next year, but they are ready to receive us and send word for all to come as son as possible{.} By the way, Applebys company had a terrible time from beginning to end. They were on the ill fated Monroe where the Cholera raged so bad and Aunt Sabra} Granger died. She and some other of the sisters crawled up under {a} fence and died. The authorities at Jefferson City made all leave the boat. The weather was rainy and windy, some were sick and some dying. Br Farnham got a house and took E and his wife to where she was delevired of a girl. Br Felt conciled them before they started not to go on that boat, for the cholera broke out on her before she started from St Louis, but Farnham and Appleby would go.
     I guess Ruth Sayers had a time of it, Some of the company came back, some fell out. That is, first Sayers fell out with every body and Appleby fell out with Farnham. Nobody here was surprised at any thing we heard, for reasons which I have no time to write and after all tis best not to expose too much, the fault of our Brethern. They started very late from the Bluffs as late as July-and were overtaken in the mountains with a severe snow storm which lasted three days. The women and children had to keep shut up in the waggons all the time with what they could get to eat, and they lost sixty head of cattle, but they arrived safe at last, for which I suppose they were heartily glad.
     We have had lots of Brethern here lately from the Vally with glorious news. They have established a perpetual fund to help the poor saints to gather there{.} Bishop Hunter has been here with 15,000 dollars raased there for that purpose. {He is now on his way east}. Last Sunday Jedidiah Grant preached. I wish you could have heard him. Twas the smartest serman I ever heard. Such lots of Gold as they have got in the vally.
     By the way one of the Brethren told me that WW Phelps had got gold spoons. I suppose he is not the only one. 4 of the twelve are expected here everyday. Brothers Erastus and Willard and Lorenzo Snow, John Taylor and Franklin D Richards, they with many others have been sent out for the last time. (more are to be sent soon) to the differant nations of the Earth. Some to Sweedan and Norway, some to Italy, some to France and England. Some to the society {illegible} you will see the Guardian I suppose and will hear all about it.
     I have almost used up my paper-and can tell you but little more. Br Felt and wife are well, she has been quite sick all summer has got a daughter Ruth Wellington is living in Alton keeping home for a lawyer. I heard she was quite sick, but suppose she is better by this time-I heard there was a story afloat in B{--}ter that Ruth Sayers lost all her things. Well tis no such thing I saw them all here, and saw them taken on board the {illegible} tis a shame for her to impose on Aunt Polly so, but tis just like her. Remember me to Aunt Polly and to Sister Everett how much I should {like too} see you both. I do sincerely trust you will get here, you don't know what you lose. Tell Sis Everett to write to me, it would give me so much pleasure, and do write to me yourself. Pray excuse my wreched scrawling. I fear you cannot make it out.
     With much love, I subcribe myself. Your very affectinate sister, in the Gospel,
Anne E Wilson.

Transcript for Anne E. Wilson to Mary Webster, 19 January 1850. Emma Smith Woodruff Collection, Woodruff family miscellany, Papers of Mary Webster, 1850

Anne E. Wilson to Mary Webster.

"Arrived," Deseret News

"Arrived," Deseret News, November 26, 1856.

Arrived on the 19th., Elder Ephraim B. Green from a late mission to the Sandwich Islands; and, on the 21st, Elder Augustus Farnham from his mission to Australia.

Transcript for "Arrived," Deseret News, 26 November 1856, 301

"Arrived," Deseret News.

Augustus Farnham Immigrating Company journal

Augustus Farnham Immigrating Company journal, May 1856.

Augustus Farnham Immigrating Company journal.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, August 25, 1849.

Camp of Israel, Aug. 25 1849



 



Dear/Bro/Brigham



As Captain of Ten, I write you the situation of my company. We are all well, and in good Health, and spirits, the weather has been exceeding hot and still continues, our teams are in as good a condition as could be expected under the circumstances. we are all well loaded and if assistance could be rendered us at Fort Bridger it would be a great relief. I think 30 Hundred would help us[.] Bro Babbit assured us that we could have assistance if we needed it. The names of those under my charge are, Simeon Carter, Orlando Carter, A[lfred] B Benson, H Demphy, O[sius]., Killburn, I [Jared] Starr, Joel Harvy, S Hutchins, know what is necessary for us, better than we do, and we will do as you require. We are progressing on and hope ere long to see you in peace enjoying the Blessings your heart desires—



 



Yours in the Covenant 
A. Farnham[,] Captain 
James Lewis[,] Clerk 
in Captain S. Richards Company



 



Aug 26. To day nine Teams have left the camp. From my company Joel Harvey and S. Hutchins not feeling satisfied with the camp, aside from the above named the others were Gentiles, and were not willing to follow the counsel of the Camp.

Transcript for Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 25 August 1849

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, December 31, 1849, Page 5D.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008.

Hutchings, Eliza Ann Pectol, [Reminiscences], in "History of Shepherd Pierce Hutchings," item #2, 1-2

Hutchings, Eliza Ann Pectol, [Reminiscences], in "History of Shepherd Pierce Hutchings," item #2, 1-2.

He [Shepherd Pierce Hutchings] went to Winter Quarters, thinking of going with the pioneers in forty-seven, but he not having a sufficient amount of provisions he could not go so he went back to Missouri. There he worked making and mending wagons until the year forty-nine when he again started for Salt Lake Valley, getting to Counsel [Council] Bluff in June.
Went to Counsel Point a short ways to visit with his wifes [Lucinda] (first wifes) father and mother. This was my first acquaintance with him. He wanted me to go with them to help with the work, so on the first or second day of July we started crossing the Missouri river. 
On the fourth day of July we joined Captain [Silas] Richards company of 50. And brother [Augustus] Farnum was Captain of our ten. We had a very hard trip crossing the plains. Shephard being a wagon maker he had to mend all the wagons that broke down besides standing guard every few nights, then drive a wagon and three yoke of cattle all day. It made it very hard for him. His outfit was one big wagon, two yoke of oxen, one yoke of cows, a small wagon and one horse.
Well the camp rolled on crossing streams, rocks, and sand, all kinds of roads. We stopped one day in every week to wash and also on every Sunday to rest and hole meetings. There were some very hard storms on the road. When camped by a little stream called Deer Creek. It was early to camp but there was good feed, water and wood, which we hardly every found all three at once. After the camp was all arranged he took his gun, went out to see if he could kill something. He went a mile and a half or two miles when about fifteen or twenty large white wolves came out of the brush and surrounded him. He shot one. It did not scare them. They merely turned their heads and looked at him tumbling into the brush. Then he jumped, swinging his hat and gun at the same time holloed with all his might. Then they turned and walked off, looking back at him until they got in the brush. Then he went for camp looking over his shoulders, also he was glad to get away from his unwelcome visiters.
He got brother Decater Thompson to go back with him, thinking to kill some of them but they had eaten the one he had killed and was gone. So he did not get revenge that he wanted, so returned to camp.
When we got on the big mountain we had a big snow storm. When we got up in the morning it was snowing very fast. We hitched up and started, did not stop for breakfast. Before we had traveled very far the snow was two feet deep. Pretty soon we past the cloud and all right. We learned after that the snow was five feet deep where we had camped. By hurring we passed a deep snow.
We rolled into Salt Lake City on the evening of the twenty-ninth of October.

Transcript for Hutchings, Eliza Ann Pectol, [Reminiscences], in "History of Shepherd Pierce Hutchings," item #2, 1-2

Missionary Database

Missionary Database.

"News From Elders," Deseret News

"News From Elders," Deseret News, October 8, 1856.

"News From Elders," Deseret News.

Salt Lake City Property Index

Salt Lake City Property Index.

Samuel W. Richards papers, 1839-1909

Samuel W. Richards papers, 1839-1909, April 1839.

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of travels from Pottawatomie Co. Iowa U.S.A. 
to Great Salt Lake City Great Basin North America</center>



While a great nation were celebrating the anniversary of their Independence, on the 4th day of July 1849 with my family and substance, including one waggon &amp; ten head of Cattle, I left Carters Vill [sic] two miles from Kanesville, Iowa, to seek a resting place in the Rocky Mountains whither my kindred and the Saints of God were gone, haveing been persecuted and driven into the wilderness because of their faith in the Holy One of Israel.



I crossed the Missouri River near Winter Quarters on the morn of the 10th of July in time to join the 1st fifty of the 2nd hundred as they were ready to move, This Company was organized under the direction of Prest.'s G[eorge]. A. Smith and E[zra]. T[aft]. Benson with the following officers. Bro. Silas Richards Capt. of Fifty, Samuel Clauson [Clawson] Prest. with Bros. Hyrum Clark &amp; Simon [Simeon] Carter his council. The Capt. of Tens in their order as follows. I. [Moses] Clauson [Clawson], Wm. D. Huntington, Augustus Farnham, Samuel [C.] Clark &amp; [blank space] [Elam] Sudington [Luddington].



Capt. of the Guard Lyman Stevens and A[lbert]. P[erry]. Rockwood Grand Marshal of the Camp.



This Company haveing been organized previous to my arrival and my name enrolled in Capt. Huntington's Ten I immediately took my place in said Company, who were then ready to move, and truly felt glad that I was leaveing the home of my childhood and the abodes of false civilization to share with my brethren in the perils of a wilderness journey &amp; life.



We arrived at the Elk Horn River on the eve of the 12th inst &amp; crossed on the 12th &amp; 13th. The waggons were crossed on a raft, and the cattle were swum across, all done without any accident to either man or Beast or loss of &lt;property&gt;.



Friday, 13th



In the P.M. the camp moved from the River to the Creek between 2 &amp; 3 miles distant there to wait the arrival of Prest.s G[eorge]. A[lbert]. Smith &amp; E[zra].T. Benson's Companies, who were expected daily &amp; constituted the 2nd Fifty of the 2nd one hundred though their Companies numbered fifty or more each.



Sunday 15th They arrived at the River and a few waggons crossed the same evening. Meetings were held at our camp, Prest. Clawson, his council. Capt. Richards A.P. Rockwood &amp; others addressed the meeting. The camp rules were read, and much good advice given in relation to our traveling. Sick in the p.m. with Chills &amp; fever.



Saturday 14th Camp duties were attended to such as washing, baking, cleaning &amp;c preparatory to the journey, at 9 o clock P.M. a military inspection took place, under the direction of the Marshal A[lbert]. P[erry]. Rockwood by which the military strength of the Camp was found to be as follows.



Capt Clauson's Ten 11 men. 9 at hand all well armed with the exception of 1 gun in bad order



Capt Huntington's Ten. 14 men, 12 at hand, 1 man without arms



Capt. Farnham's Ten. 14 men, 12 at hand. 1 without arms &amp; 2 in bad order.



Capt Clarks Ten. 7 men all armed in good order.



Capt. Ludingtons Ten. 15 men, 14 at hand, 1 without arms &amp; 1 in bad order.



Camp well supplied with ammunition &amp; lead generally Pistols, Percussion Caps &amp;c. S.W. Richards, Marshal's Clerk.



Monday 16th Capt. Richards returned to the River to get instructions from the Presidency when and how to proceed. letters were sent by him, to be taken to Kanesville by those who should return from the other Company. I forwarded one to Brother John McLaws St. Louis. On Capt Rs return the Camp were called together and informed that we had permission to move on slowly &amp; keep within hailing distance in case there should be occasion to communicate with each other as we were not cut loose from their companies. accordingly about 1 o'clock at the sound of the Horn the Camp was under motion with the exception of one company of Ten which remained behind to be joined by some waggons not yet crossed the Horn and were to follow next morning. We moved on 11 miles to the Platte River &amp; camped.



Tuesday 17th &lt;a very warm day&gt; Waited till near noon for the other Co. behind to overtake us, and as they came up we were ready to move &amp; traveled together about 5 miles &amp; camped near a small pond for the night.



This day I was very sick with chills &amp; fever, was under the necessity of geting a man to drive my team for me, standing guard, and over exertion proved more than my strength could endure



Wednesday 18th Traveled 9 miles before stoping. was very warm and cattle were traveling with their tongues out. while at rest the propriety of going further was called up, and by some was deemed imprudent and injurious to our teams as there was no Camping place nearer than eight miles, which would make 17 miles drive in a warm day and for the Company which came from the Horn the day before, was considered quite too much.



The subject being laid before Capt. Richards by the Marshal was approved, and a council was called to learn the mind of the Camp generally[.] after considerable discussion upon the matter some being of the mind to go on, and others opposed it was decided that the officers of the Camp were the legal Voters to decide the Question. Prest. Clawson being anxious to go on, sent for his council to be present, who, he expected would vote with him. Bro. [Lyman] Stevens, Capt. of the guard was also sent for. the vote was taken &amp; proved a tie, Bro. Stevens upon hearing the reasons for stoping, withdrew his vote, when Capt. Richards gave the casting vote and decided that we should stop considering that it was not only in keeping with his instructions from George A. [Smith] which was not to get out of hailing distance, but that it would be too much for the cattle of those who drove so far the day before to go eight miles further.



The cattle were gathered and we moved into Currell [corral] near bye. Capt. Clawson appeared to think that his wishes were not sufficiently regarded in the matter, considering the responsibility upon him which was no less than to be a father to the Camp, according to George A [Smith's] own words. however, I heard no more said, but that all was satisfactory untill [sentence Unfinished]



Thursday 19th early in the morning before breakfast I heard Capt Clawson converseing with Brother Rockwood as his waggon was next to mine &amp; he appeared to be calling him in Question for useing an influence in Camp to stop the same contrary to his wishes &amp;c.--but not haveing much of a disposition to meddle with other mens matters, I did not acquaint myself particularly with the nature of the conversation although it was considerable lengthy



Thursday Camp moved about 11 miles crossed shell creek &amp; camped near by. learned here that Capt. Rives, [illegible] Al[l]red, &amp; Companies crossed the same 6 days before all well.

Transcript for Samuel W. Richards papers, 1839-1909, 1839 April-1840 May

Samuel W. Richards papers, 1839-1909.

Silas Richards company

Silas Richards company, September 1849.

Silas Richards company.

Silas Richards diaries

Silas Richards diaries, May 1846.

Transcript for Silas Richards diaries, 1846 May-1855 July, Diary, 1849-1853, 1-36

Silas Richards diaries.

Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young

Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young, August 24, 1849.

Camp of Israel. North bank of Platte 
near Crab Creek Aug 24th 1849



 



President B Young &amp; Council



Dear Brethren. Bro. Babbitt informs me that he was instructed to say to the camps as he met them, that if they would send you an account of their circumstances and the probable amount of assistance that they would need to get through to the Valley, that it would be sent them. It is not probable that I can make the estimation as correct as you can, after you are informed relative to our camp.



I was appointed by Bros. G.A. Smith &amp; E.T. Benson, Captain of the 3rd fifty to lead a camp of 70 wagons from Winter Quarters to the Salt Lake Valley, the appointment was confirmed by the camp, we left Winter Quarters 10th July[.] 68 of our wagons being drawn by from one to four yoke of oxen &amp; cows, the other two by a span of horses each, (Bro. Hiram Clark's and my own)[.] our teams are generally rather heavily loaded for the state of the weather &amp; the roads, it having been very warm and rainy most of the way, though we have had no rain for a few days, but the heat continues very opp[r]essive, consequently we have traveled very slow, being determined to take good care of our teams, many days we have only traveled from six to ten miles, we are aware that we are late, yet it will not do to kill up our teams if we can avoid it, we have been very fortunate, even &lt;more&gt; so than our brethren that are before us &amp; behind us. we have had no death in our camp, and very little sickness. have lost no cattle except 3 cows that died, and one old worn out ox that we left-by the way, not broke a wagon materially, and in fact we have not had any serious misfortune, we are getting along very well, and are thankful to our heavenly father for it. peace and union prevails in our camp, though our cattle are generally in good condition yet, it is probable we shall need considerable assistance. as our loads are heavy. in consequence of the council we received from the Valley just before starting in relation to provisions, and the lateness of the season will not admit of much delay. Esqr. Babbitt informs us that feed will be very scarce and the weather very cold before we get through and that we are sure to need assistance, I think our horses will not be able to draw the wagons, though if we can get them along at all. and in fact I do not know many wagons that can spare a single Yoke of oxen, and travel a long comfortably with their present loads, we have many good faithful brethren in our camp, quite a number on [sic] the Battalion boys, and many of the citizens of Kanesville &amp; vicinity but not much wealth except our wagons, teams &amp; other stock[.] we have 70 head of loose cattle mostly to[o] young to work, 100 head of sheep, only nine horses, no spare or loose hands when the teams are going. I need not say any thing farther relative help, as you will, no doubt send what you can, wagons will not be necessary, only send oxen and men enough to bring them, our journey will be very lengthy &amp; much more provisions consumed than was anticipated. we have got but little Buffaloe meat, although we have been in the Buffaloe range for two weeks, it is said they are scarcer &amp; more difficult to kill than usual, that is good ones. Capt. Allen Taylor's camp being about a week ahead of us, have nearly cleared the track, we have not seen any for several days except a few scattering old bulls, it is probable we will save but little, by way of provisions from them.



August 26th 1849 Bros. Campbell, Patten and Elliott are with us on their way to the Valley with the express mail, they will leave us tomorrow morning



I think Proper to inform you that, nine wagons left our company yesterday on their own responcibility, and without our council, and traveled ahead. Yesterday being Sunday, we rested and had meeting as usual[.] the names of those that went on are, as follows, three brothers by the name of Thompson, Mr Poor, (these are not members of the Church I believe) [Joel] Harvy &amp; Hutchens, claim to be members, they have not been disposed to observe, and comply with our camp rules. are profane (except Bro [S.] Hutchins) and incline to be disorderly, the only excuse they offer for leaving is that they do not wish to tie their cattle at night.-they intend being in the valley 3 week[s] ahead of us, my opinion is that the Gold is their principal inducement west, also Allen Green.



Altho we are traveling slow in consequence of the heat &amp; heavy loads yet we are getting along well. the weather is beautiful and pleasant-it being cooler the two last days. having to write in haste and on my knee I will close, being over burthened [burdened] with camp duties



In full faith and expectation of meeting you in joy &amp; peace I remain your Brother in the Gospel of Christ



 



Silas Richards



 



[enclosure]



To President Young &amp; council



A list of names, of heads of families &amp; &lt;men&gt; emigrating in camp at this time



Silas Richards &amp; family 
Hiram Clark - 
Lyman Stevens - 
Jacob Strong - 
Henry Mower - 
Wm. McClary 
John McLean 
Lemuel Leavett [Leavitt] 
Hiel K Gay 
Wm. D Huntington &amp; family 
Simon Dalton - 
A[lbert]. P[erry]. Rockwood - 
Saml. Richards - 
James Guymon - 
Thos. Gaunt [Grant] 
George Dalton 
Henry E Parish 
Edmond Fox 
John W McDonald 
Edward Sayers &amp; family 
Luke Beardsell - 
Elam Ludington &amp; family 
Peter Robinson - 
Nathaniel Green - 
Theodore Turley - 
Arnold Potter - 
T[hadeus] Alverd - 
Ann Smith - 
Augustus Farnham &amp; family 
John Eaby 
James Lewis 
Orlando H Carter &amp; family 
Simeon Carter - 
Francello [Francillo] Durphy [Durfey] 
Osias Kilbourn 
Jared Starr &amp; family 
Alfred B Benson - 
Louisa Gibbons 
Samuel G. Clark &amp; family 
Philip Garner - 
Moses Daley - 
Edward Daley - 
Moses Daley jr - 
John Thompson - 
Justin Merrill - 
Philemen C Merrill - 
D[aniel]. B[erry]. Rawson 
V[alentine] Wyrick - 
Philander Cotten [Colton]- 
[blank space] [James] Goff - 
George Clauson

Transcript for Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young, 24 August 1849

Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young.

Silas Richards reminiscences and journal, circa 1849-1871, transcribed by Ailcy C. Morrell, 4-12

Silas Richards reminiscences and journal, circa 1849-1871, transcribed by Ailcy C. Morrell, 4-12.

Transcript for Silas Richards reminiscences and journal, circa 1849-1871, transcribed by Ailcy C. Morrell, 4-12

Silas Richards reminiscences, 6-7

Silas Richards reminiscences, 6-7.

In the spring of 1849 I prepared to move to the Great Salt Lake Valley &amp; was appointed by Brother G.A. Smith &amp; E.T. Benson to lead a company to the valley.



We started from Winter Quarters 10 July 1849. Fully organized, there was captains of ten: Isaac Clark, Wm. B. Huntington, Elam Ludington, Augustus Farnham, Moses Clawson &amp; A. P. Rockwood[, as] Marshall. We had 72 wagons, heavily loaded with families, provisions, merchandise, household goods, farming &amp; merchandise tools, etc.



After a long &amp; weary journey of hardships &amp; fatigue through a dreary wilderness without any inhabitants except Indians, we arrived in Great Salt Lake Valley, 25 Oct.; a distance of over 1000 miles), without any very serious accidents, there being but one death, that of a little sickly child, &amp; very little sickness on the route, though we encountered heat, cold, rain &amp; snow. In one snow storm in Willowcreek the snow fell 18 inches deep, &amp; we lost 62 head of cattle; &amp; pigs &amp; chickens froze to death.

Transcript for Silas Richards reminiscences, 6-7

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Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Mission was to assist with Joseph Smith's campaign for US President and to faithfully preach the gospel.

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Sarah Mariah Farnham

Mary Jane Pottle

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Mary Jane Farnham

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The mission was reorganized into the Australasian Mission and Farnham continued as mission president.

Augustus Alwin Farnham

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