Abstract The Henry G. Boyle autobiography and diary consists of a typescript copy. First volume covers 1832-1855; the second covers 1855-1858; the third covers 1868-1888. Covers early life in Virginia, joining the LDS church, his trip to Nauvoo, service in the Mormon Battalion and events on the march, and the settlement of San Bernardino. Includes detailed records of proselyting missions to Virginia and other Southern states, and of his later life and activities in Utah. Also includes genealogies of the...

Abstract The Daniel and Amanda Bradley Henrie biography (1955) is composed of a life sketch of Daniel and Amanda Henrie by Callie O. Morley, a great-granddaughter of the couple.

Abstract The collection contains a typescript of Jones' diary recounting his participation with the Mormon Battalion and events after being mustered out of service in California in 1847.

Abstract The George B. Sanderson journal (1846-1847) was written by Sanderson who was a doctor assigned by the U.S. Army to accompany the Mormon Battalion on the 2000 mile march from Missouri down the Santa Fe Trail and ultimately to California. The Mormon Battalion was initially under the command of Col. Allen, and after his death was under the command of Phillip St. George Cooke. Included in the collection is a typescript (1995) version of the journal.

Abstract The George W. Taggart papers (1846-1847, 1978) consist of a typescript of Taggart's journals and letters to his wife, and a brief postscript to the story written by his grandson, Spencer L. Taggart. The originals are located in the LDS Church Historian's Office.