Theodore Turley’s letter to Brigham Young is dated 27 August 1848, written from the “Camp of Israel.” Theodore was likely living in Kanesville, Iowa, at the time. The original is located at the Church History Library, and the full letter can be viewed at their website.
In this document, Theodore asks Brigham Young if he could be employed and “situated” where President Young thought best when Theodore got to the Salt Lake Valley. He made a special request for someone to set aside building materials so that Theodore could construct a “small house” when he got there.
Theodore would depart for the Salt Lake Valley a year later, arriving in October 1849.
Citation: Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877); General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877; General Letters, 1840- 1877; S-Y, 1848; Theodore Turley letter; Church History Library, https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets?id=e7243170-5bae-49ce-ae88-549a83702a95&crate=0&index=0 (accessed: September 18, 2019)
Transcription by Mary Ann Clements