Scope and Contents

Materials include a letter from William Wines Phelps in Kirtland, Ohio to his wife, Sally, in Liberty, Missouri, written in 1835. It states that he has sent her the six first forms of the Doctrine and Covenants, and will send her more as the come out. He writes about the people and events in Kirtland, Ohio, and includes information about the distribution of lands in Missouri. Dated 1835.

Scope and Contents Materials include a four-part letter written by William Wines Phelps and John Corrill. It includes a letter to Margaret from John Corrill about their family business and his travel plans. There is a note from Phelps that exhorts the members in Missouri to be prayerful, humble, and watchful. A letter from Phelps to Sally reminds Sally of dreams they both had before they were baptized, where he fed sheep and she watered cattle; Phelps tells her not to forget to water the cattle while he is...

Scope and Contents

Materials include a letter titled, "Beloved in the Lord," to Sally Phelps from William Wines Phelps, dated September 9, 1835. It discusses matters concerning Church administration, spiritual counsel for his family, and his beliefs about humankind, God, and marriage. Dated 1835.

Scope and Contents

Materials include a portion of a letter to Sally Phelps from William Wines Phelps, dated September 11, 1835. Phelps asks Sally not to go to her mother while he is away, because travel would be too dangerous at the time. The letter also discusses revising hymns for the hymn book; transcribing Joseph Smith's translation of the Pearl of Great Price, and says that his friends, including Joseph Smith, enjoy reading Sally's letters. Dated 1835.

Scope and Contents Materials include a two-part letter, dated October 7, 1835, to Sally Phelps and Margaret Corrill, from William Wines Phelps and John Corrill, respectively. Part of the letter mentions gossip from Kirtland such as Sister Stout being with child through adultery with John J. Tanner. The rest of the letter is missing. The other part says that members in Kirtland have heard the news of sicknesses in Missouri, they inquire about their families' well-being and promise to pray for them. Dated...

Scope and Contents

Materials include a public letter to Sally Phelps and other members of the Church, from William Wines Phelps, dated October 27, 1835. It contains information about life and the growth of the Church in Ohio and news that the School of the Prophets will commence as soon as possible and they will begin the study of Hebrew. Dated 1835.

Scope and Contents

Materials include a portion of William Wines Phelps' diary, which has information about his various editing and writing jobs for the Church and thoughts about spiritual matters and theology. He also talks about events happening in Kirtland, Ohio (such as work on temple and his social gatherings with other church members) and news of mob violence in Missouri. Dated 1835.

Scope and Contents

Materials include a portion of a letter to Sally Phelps from William Wines Phelps, dated January 3, 1836. It mentions a grand council of the apostles, general authorities, and high councils and another meeting where he and the first presidency drafted rules for the temple. Dated 1836.

Scope and Contents Materials include a portion of a letter to Sally Phelps from her husband, William Wines Phelps. It was written from Kirtland Mills and was dated January 5, 1836. Phelps asks the wives of the elders to pray for each other and to stay faithful. He says that the Hebrew lessons at the School of the Prophets have begun and he has learned of the news of the death of Elder Christian Whitmer. There is also some personal material about Phelps and his wife. The bottom of the last page also contains a...

Scope and Contents

Materials include a letter to Sally Phelps in Liberty, Missouri from William Wines Phelps in Kirtland, Ohio, dated April 1836. It states that the Kirtland Temple was dedicated on Sunday, March 27, 1836, with congregation of about 1,000 in the House and as many outside. There are details about the program for the dedication ceremony and personal accounts of seeing angels during the ceremony. Dated 1836.