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James Oakey letter to Mary Cooper Oakey, approximately 1862-1863

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 22
Image of James Oakey letter to Mary Cooper Oakey
Image of James Oakey letter to Mary Cooper Oakey

Scope and Contents

Letter written by James Oakey in Nottingham, England to his wife, Mary Cooper Oakey in Caseward (Kaysville, Utah). James writes about Mary staying with him and agreeing to emigrate to America. Seleaner (unknown) and Jim (Mary's eventual husdand James Etherington) are both attempting to stop Mary from going. Mentions other family and friends that are doing well. Dated after November 26, 1862 but before James emigrated to America in 1863.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1862-1863

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Open for public research.

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Extent

1 sheet (4 pages) ; 21 x 27 cm folded to 21 x 13 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Existence and Location of Copies

Transcription of materials located in Folder 10.

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Genre / Form

Digital Material

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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