^Lot 383 Brigham Young

Religious leader (1801–1877) who became leader of the Mormon Church in 1844 after its founder, Joseph Smith, was shot and killed by a mob of angry opponents. Young led the mass migration of Mormons to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah, establishing the church’s stronghold in that state. By the time of Young’s death, the Mormon population in Utah had reached 140,000, and the leader’s legacy included 27 wives and 56 children. Ink signature, “Brigham Young,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with some light wrinkling, paperclip impression to top edge, a touch of light toning, and some show-through from mounting remnants on reverse.