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William Holmes Walker patriarchal blessing for Lorenzo Walker

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 488

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten patriarchal blessing. The item was given to William Walker's son, Lorenzo Walker, on 4 Aug. 1898. William assures his son that he will gain salvation by serving righteousness. He also tells Lorenzo that "the waves of the sea shall obey your command, and no ship shall be lost on which you may embark."

Dates

  • 1898 August 4

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 Patriarchal blessing must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Patriarch of the Mormon Church in the Granite Stake.

Extent

1 item (5 pages)

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Patriarchal blessing
Author
Rose Frank
Date
14 March 2011
Description rules
Appm
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

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