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Hyrum Smith letter to Hannah Grinnels and children, 1839 March 16

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18-20
Identifier: Vault MSS 774 Series 2
Image of Hyrum Smith letter to Hannah Grinnels and children
Image of Hyrum Smith letter to Hannah Grinnels and children

Scope and Contents

Letter written by Smith from Liberty Jail, this two page letter contains advice to "Sister Grinnels" and Hyrum Smith's children. "Sister Grinnels" is likely Hannah Grinnels, a woman who lived with Hyrum's family to help care for the children, The signature at the bottom of the letter has been clipped away. Dated March 16, 1839. Also includes a one page letter written by Cleone Smith Isom on August 24, 1985 clarifying the identity of those mentioned in the letter.

Dates

  • 1839 March 16

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use photocopies or typescripts.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Hyrum Smith papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

3 folders

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Previous finding aid available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead//XML/VMSS774.xml

Existence and Location of Copies

Includes a photocopy.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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