Mary Burne letter to Mary Russell
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter by Mary Burne, dated December 28, 1844 and addressed to Mary Russell in Ray County, Missouri. Burne suggests to Russell that she return to Canada and reject the Mormon faith and no longer endure hardships due to her husband's death.
Dates
- 1844 December 28
Creator
- Burne, Mary, 1790-1858 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Mary Burne letter to Mary Russell must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mary Burne (1790-1858) was woman who lived in England. She was the aunt of Mary Russell, who was a member of the Mormon Church in Missouri.
Biographical History
Mary Russell (1811-1864) was an early Mormon convert in Missouri.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Peter Crawley in 1986.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Peter Crawley; 1986.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Burne, Mary, 1790-1858 -- Correspondence
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History -- 19th century
- Immigration and American Expansion
- Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century
- Latter Day Saints -- Missouri -- Ray County
- Latter Day Saints -- Persecutions -- History
- Letters
- Pioneers
- Russell, Mary, 1811-1864
- Title
- Register of Mary Burne letter to Mary Russell
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 August 11
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States