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Dawson's Unlikely Path to Governorship
- John Dawson, born in Indiana, pursued various careers, including law, farming, and newspaper publishing.
- Despite multiple failed political campaigns, President Lincoln appointed him Governor of Utah Territory.
Utah Governorship: An Undesirable Position
- The Utah governorship was undesirable due to the Mormon population and recent conflicts.
- Dawson's lack of political success and the Republican party's desire to remove him contributed to his appointment.
Dawson's Rocky Start in Utah
- Dawson's arrival in Salt Lake City was met with resistance from Mormons resentful of federal interference.
- His demands for taxes to support the Union war effort further strained relations with Brigham Young.