The Life of John Taylor Third President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Chapter XLVI.
Reflections--Death of Sophia Taylor--Determination to bring about an Issue--A Violent one Preferred--Half-masting Episode--The Course of the G. A. R.--Warlike Preparations for Pioneer day--Flags at Half Mast Throughout the Union--Expressions of Love and Confidence--Last Illness and Death of President Taylor