A quick look at the Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ participation in the Native American Slave Trade when they arrive in the Utah Territory.
Indian Depredations in Utah by Peter Gottfredson
History of Utah by Hubert Howe Bancroft
Journal of Discourses 26 vol. Salt Lake City, The Deseret News
“Utah Indians and the Indian Slave Trade: The Mormon Adoption Program and Its Effect on the Indian Slaves” by Robert M. Muhlesten
https://www.history.com/news/native-american-slavery-mormon-utah
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I had no idea about any of these interactions. I’m the end I’m glad they saved so many from the tortures and atrocities by the hands of other tribes. 🙁