"Therefore, I, Brigham Young, Governor and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Territory of Utah, in the name of the people of the United States in the Territory of Utah, forbid,—
"First. All armed forces, of whatever description, from coming into this Territory, under any pretence whatever.
"Second. That all the forces in said Territory hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's notice, to repel any and all such invasion.
"Third. Martial law is hereby declared to exist in this Territory, from and after the publication of this proclamation; and no person shall be allowed to pass or repass, into, or through, or from this Territory, without a permit from the proper officer.
"Given under my hand and seal, at Great Salt Lake City, Territory of Utah, this fifteenth day of September, A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty-second.
"Brigham Young."
This proclamation was forwarded to the commander of the United States forces, then on the Plains. It was accompanied by the following letter:—
"Fort Bridger, September 3, 1857.
"Sir,—I have the honor to forward you the accompanying letter from his Excellency Governor Young, together with two copies of his proclamation, and a copy of the Laws of Utah, 185, chap. 7, containing the Organic Act of the Territory.
"It may be proper to add, that I am here to aid in carrying out the instructions of Governor Young. General Robinson will