Boggs, Lillburn W., 1792-1860
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1792-1860
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs executive orders
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1790
Scope and Contents
Photographic prints and photocopies of Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs' 1838 "extermination order" of the Mormons, Governor Christopher Bond's executive order rescinding it, and a newsclipping describing the rescission.
Lilburn W. Boggs papers
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 533
Scope and Contents
Two signed items, one a promissory note made out to William Smith, agent for the Steam Mill Company, dated August 20, 1817. The other a transfer of title dated June 18, 1820, turning over ownership of two lots in Independence, Missouri, to Joseph Philipson.
Lillburn W. Boggs letters received
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2698
Scope and Contents
Photographs of a handwritten and signed letters addressed to Lilburn W. Boggs and dated 22 and 24 July 1840. One of the items is from Chauncey Durkus denying reports that he has been involved in arresting Mormons in Illinois and taking them back to Missouri. The veracity of his statements was confirmed by the signatures of 37 residents of Lewis County, Missouri. The other item was signed by 11 residents of Lewis County claiming that persons; who went to Nauvoo, Illinois, to recover stolen...
Lillburn W. Boggs testimony and financial note
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1203
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of a handwritten and signed "testimony" and a handwritten and signed financial note. The testimony describes a transaction of money for certain lots owned by Boggs. The note is a promise by Boggs to pay William Smith a sum of money.
Ewing family certificates and legal papers, 1821-1861
Series
Identifier: MSS 1396 Series 3
Scope and Contents note
Photocopies. Originals in fd. 15. Includes certifications as notary public and county surveyor, Land Office papers and deeds, resignation as a trustee.
Finis Ewing collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1396
Abstract
Correspondence, certificates, and legal papers dealing with Ewing's personal and business life in Missouri. Some of the correspondence is from Thomas Hart Benton, Henry Clay, and Lilburn W. Boggs. The items relate to contemporary political issues both in Missouri and in the United States.
Finis Ewing incoming correspondence, 1824-1841
Series
Identifier: MSS 1396 Series 2
Scope and Contents note
Photocopies. Originals in fd. 12-14. Concerning local and national issues (i.e., Missouri politics, political parties and their candidates, the National Bank, the Preemption Bill and the U.S. Postal Service).
Finis Ewing outgoing correspondence, 1840-1841
Series
Identifier: MSS 1396 Series 1
Scope and Contents note
Photocopies. Concerning political parties and their candidates, control of the Missouri Bank, Missouri state taxes, creation of new counties and senatorial districts.
Finis Ewing published materials, 1827-1853
Series
Identifier: MSS 1396 Series 5
Scope and Contents note
Photocopies. Finis' A Series of Lectures on the Most Important Subjects in Divinity. F.R. Cossitt's The Life and Times of Rev. Finis Ewing.
Joseph Hawkins papers
Collection
Identifier: Vault MSS 724
Scope and Contents
Six items relating to Joseph Hawkins' role in the Mormon War in Missouri. Includes original handwritten and signed letters from Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs, Adjutant General B. M. Lisle, and Brigadier General Green White, which contain military orders to Hawkins. Also includes a printed general order (original was removed to print collection) by Lilburn W. Boggs and B. M. Lisle; and, a newspaper article on Joseph Hawkins from a 1924 Missouri newspaper.