Brigham Young

Areas of criticism in the life of Brigham Young the Mormon prophet.

Just a short note for now. Although this is an abhorrent chapter in Utah history, Indians had some braves die because of meat that was poisoned by the members of the wagon train. The indians threatened to come against the Saints if they didn't help. The Missourians threatened to return from California with armed troops. The Saints were currently at war with the United States. All these things together led the Saints to throw better judgement to the wind and assist the indians in setting up a trap to kill the members of the wagon train. When Brigham Young was notified of the situation he sent word that the members of the wagon train were to be left alone. However his counsel arrived too late.
Mountain Meadows Massacre - Morris A. Shirts