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270 NEVADA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERSJones (under date of April 16, 1857) reported as follows:"About the middle of February, 1856, Prest. Young informed me that I was called upon to go to the vicinity of the Las Vegas for the purpose of exploring that region in search of lead, as there had been some specimens sent to him from that quarter. He desired me to start as soon as I could get ready. Accordingly, I set off from this place (G. S. L. City) on the 15th of April, 1856, with the following letter of instruction from the president:"President's Office, Utah Territory, G. S. L. City.April 14, 1856. To the Bishops and Presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are be-yond Cedar City.Beloved Brethren:- You are hereby authorized and required to use all reasonable exertions to furnish the bearer, Bishop Nathaniel V. Jones, with such men, animals, tools, etc., as he may call upon you for, to enable him to safely, diligently, and successfully accomplish the purpose of the mission upon which he is now sent, viz: to search for and examine into the location, quality and quantity of different ores and metals, as speci-mens of rich lead ore have already been brought to me from that region, and it is highly desirable that we be able to make our lead, copper, etc., at the earliest practicable date.Your brother in the gospel,Brigham Young." The brethren through the southern settlements responded promptly and cheerfully to my calls. At Cedar City, Bishop Philip K. Smith and Elder
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