Benjamin Franklin Cummings Journal (Ms 60)
The Benjamin Franklin Cummings Journal (1857-1862) is a transcript of a portion
of the personal journal kept by Cummings (1821-1899), a Mormon settler residing in
Ogden, Utah. The journal covers a period of approximately four and a half years and
concerns primarily Cummings' actions as a regiment member under Colonel Chauncy West
in the Green River area. The journal also gives an account of Cummings' journey to
the Salmon River Mission after Indian attacks took place there, as well as making
mention of Indian encounters on his return home to Salt Lake. Few entries are
recorded in the journal after 1859. A synopsis of the diary is available.