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William Empey Company (1854)

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Company Departed from Westport, Missouri

William Adam Empey Called as Captain

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Started On 1854 July 15

Ended On 1854 October 24

Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

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Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877)

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Peter Sinclair journal, 1853-1854

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