Mormons: A Discourse Delivered Before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania: March 26, 1850

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Philadelphia, PA King & Baird, Printers 1850 Paperback 84pp. Octavo [23 cm] Original printed wrappers. Fine. 'Friend of the Mormons,' Thomas Kane was an outspoken advocate for the Mormons. Kane first came into contact with followers of the LDS faith at a conference in Philadelphia in 1846. Kane helped the Mormons with the westward migration requesting aid from the Federal Government, and helping to secure permission to occupy Pottawattamie and Omaha Indian lands along the Missouri. He also helped to establish the Mormon Battalion with Captain James Little.After the Saints' arrival in the Utah wilderness, Kane continued to push for the interests of the LDS faithful and was asked by President Fillmore to be the territorial governor. Kane refused and nominated Brigham Young. He helped to broker peace between the federal government and the Mormons in the 'Utah War.' Throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century, Kane pushed for Utah statehood, even visiting several times. On one of these trips with his family his wife penned a series of letters that was later published as 'Twelve Mormon homes'. On Brigham Young's death, Kane returned once again to offer his condolences, and to be the executor of Young's estate. An important scarce work that is rarely offered for sale in such nice condition. Wagner Camp 185:1. Streeter 2289. Howes K8. Scallawagiana 39. Flake/Draper 4523.

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