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Materials include a letter to Sally Phelps in Kirtland Mills, Ohio from William Wines Phelps, Homer, New York, dated June 21, 1841. It states that he arrived at his father's family's house and how after preaching to his family for four days, he baptized his father, mother, and brother. Dated 1841.

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Materials include a poem written by William Wines Phelps to his wife, Sally Phelps. Dated 1851.

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Materials include a certificate for William Wines Phelps election as Justice of the Peace of the Salt Lake Valley on August 7, 1865. It was commissioned and signed by Amos Reed, acting Governor of Salt Lake County, August 17, 1865. Dated 1865.

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Materials include a portion of a letter to Sally Phelps from William Wines Phelps. Contains discussion about family and friends, updates on the construction of the Kirtland Temple, and a request for Sally to keep his letters private. The letter is undated, but is probably from approximately 1835-1836.

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Materials include a two-part letter written to William Wines Phelps in Kirtland, Ohio, from Sally Phelps in Liberty, Missouri. She states that she would write more if she could write better and she gives him updates and news about their family. On the back is a letter to Phelps from Alvin C. Graves. He states that has just returned from Jackson County and was not molested; he also discusses the crops that are coming in. Dated 1835.

Scope and Contents Materials include a two-part letter from the Phelps' son who was currently residing in Carson Valley, Nevada, dated July 7, 1853. It is addressed to "Mother and Father" (William Wines and Sally Phelps) and states that he is doubtful that he will return to Salt Lake City this fall. The opposite side of the letter has another letter from Phelps to his sisters, Lydia and Albina. He states that he has just heard from Thomas P. Williams and tells them to direct their letters to Sacramento,...

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Materials include a letter to "Brother and Sister" (William Wines and Sally Phelps) from an unknown author (probably one of Phelps's siblings). The letter speaks of "our parents" and asks to hear from Sally, Sabrina, and Mehitable. It also gives news about Phelps's father's family. Undated, but from approximately 1835-1853.