Summary: <br> I spent some time talking with a caller on the Mountain Meadows Massacre. He made many claims which I believe solid sources rebut.<br> Brigham Young ordered the massacre through George A. Smith<br> His purpose was to murder and steal always accepted by Mormons<br> He knew all about the wagon train<br> The upcoming 1857 Utah War did not concern his interest in the MMM<br> He declared independence from the U.S. on August 24, 1857 celebration<br> BY was guilty but was given a pardon by the President<br> Denied that John D. Lee reported to BY in September<br> <br>
