September 11, 1876 John D. Lee order of commitment

In the District Court of the Second Judicial District of the Territory of Utah. Beaver County.

The People of the United States in the Territory of Utah, Plffs.

vs.

John D. Lee Impleadent & O.- Deft.

Indictment for Murder.

To the United States Marshal of the Territory of Utah, Greeting:

Whereas the grand jury of said Court has heretofore presented an indictment against said defendant for the crime of murder, and said defendant has been presented upon a warrant issued thereover; this is therefore to command you to safely confine said defendant within the prison under your charge in Beaver City, County and Territory aforesaid, until the further order of said Court.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, this 11th day of September, A.D. 1876. By the order of said Court. James R. Wilkins, Clerk.

I hereby certify that the within has been received as therein commanded

Wm. Nelson U.S. Marshal By Wm. Stokes Deputy

No. 31

84

In the 2nd Judicial Court of Utah Territory

The People Etc. vs. John D. Lee Impleadent

Commitment

Filed July 13, 1877. James R. Wilkins Clerk.