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Boreman (Jacob Smith) papers
mssHM 16903-16937
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Description
Papers related to the trials of John Doyle Lee for his actions in the Mountan Meadows Massacre in 1857. Jacob S. Boreman was
the presiding judge.
Background
Jacob S. Boreman (1831-1913) was appointed by President Grant to the Second District Court of Utah in 1873 and was the presiding
judge in two successive trials of John Doyle Lee for his complicity in the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet
(3 boxes)
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