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Epistle Origins in Nebraska and Mormon Exodus Details
Historic document linked to Brigham Young and the 1847 Mormon trek across the Missouri River to Winter Quarters near Omaha. Debate over whether the General Epistle was printed at Winter Quarters or St. Louis, with implications for Nebraska printing history. The text outlines warnings for emigration to Salt Lake City and notes related local genealogical and community items from Fairbury and Steele City.
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Nebraska
Council of
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Brigham Young
Council
Winter Quarters
Filofence
Omaha
Douglas C
Nauvoo
West Bank
Missouri
Plains
Great Salt Lake Basin
Bringham Young
Salt Lake
Oder
Utah
Missouri River
Leake