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Transcript for Musser, Amos M., "Hand-Cart Company Started," The Mormon, 6 June 1857, 2
THE following extract from the correspondence of Elder Amos. M. Musser will answer the enquiries of many or our readers.
MY DEAR BROTHER STENHOUSE Bro. Little writes me that the first Hand Cart Company left Iowa City on the 22nd inst. And the remainder will move as fast as possible. The grass is very short indeed for the season of the year. The price of cattle, provisions and everything is high. All these measurably militate against our emigration. Prest. Snow has gone to visit the camp. I shall leave here to-morrow with some of the hand-cart Saints and a large invoice of supplies all for Florence. I shall remain at that point to assist in settling up the business after the Saints have all passed.
I remain yours truly,
A. M. Musser.