135 years ago today - Jul 19, 1878

A letter to Elder John Morgan from John Taylor contains instructions for the emigration of Saints from the Southern States to Colorado or New Mexico rather than to Utah at this time. With conditions developing politically in Utah at the time it was wise. Also the matter of climate was a deciding factor.

[Source: Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)]

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