According to Albert Tracy, John Cradlebaugh dismissed the grand jury due to General Johnston withdrawing Cradlebaugh's army escort, not due to Cradlebaugh being upset with the jury's performance.

Date
Apr 4, 1859
Type
Personal Journal / Diary
Source
Albert Tracy
Non-LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

Captain Albert Tracy, Journal, April 4, 1859, Albert Tracy Papers, New York Public Library

Scribe/Publisher
Albert Tracy
People
John Cradlebaugh, Albert Tracy, Albert Sidney Johnston
Audience
Albert Tracy
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Transcription

Whatever the just merits of the case, from either legal or moral points of view, it has been conceded by Colonel Johnson [sic] at Camp Floyd that he will withdraw his troops from Provo. This, leaving the court of Judge Cradlebaugh with no element of protection, necessitates the speedy closing up of the cases in which he was making so noble a progress, together with the retirement of himself, and his marshals and assistants to safer quarters.

BHR Staff Commentary

According to Captain Albert Tracy (army officer), Cradlebaugh dismissed the grand jury due to General Johnston withdrawing Cradlebaugh's army escort, not due to Cradlebaugh being upset with the jury's performance.

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