Item Detail
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9381
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English
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Garland Hurt, the American Friend of the Utahs
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Utah Historical Quarterly
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Spring 1994
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62
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149-70
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Garland Hurt, the U.S. Indian agent in Utah from 1855 to 1857, was "one of the most controversial figures in the territory's early days." His story throws light on the conflict between the Mormons and the federal government during the first decade of Utah's history. In his communications with the Office of Indian Affairs, he accused the Mormons of fostering a distinction in the minds of the Indians between Mormons and Americans. He undertook to establish Indian farms to teach the Indians how to feed themselves. Brigham Young agreed with him in principal, but tried to hinder the implementation of his grandiose and expensive plans. During the turmoil of 1857, Hurt feared for his life and escaped from Utah with some trusted Indians. He fled to join with Johnston's Army, volunteering his services to keep a watchful eye on the Mormons that winter. He helped in selecting the location of Camp Floyd and may have had a hand in encouraging the government to examine Brigham Young's Indian financial accounts.
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