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James Oakey letter to Thomas Oakey, 1867 August 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Image of James Oakey letter to Thomas Oakey
Image of James Oakey letter to Thomas Oakey

Scope and Contents

A letter written by James Oakey in Paris, Idaho to his son Thomas Oakey in Salt Lake City. James is very upset to hear that Tom is planning to go to Green River to mine gold. Very interesting letter suggesting seeking gold is as bad as going to Hell and in fact is nothing else. Better to stay at his building trade and help to build the tabernacle. And don't take his brother Jim along either. Dated August 25, 1867.

Dates

  • 1867 August 25

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 folded sheet (4 pages) ; 18 x 23 cm folded to 18 x 11 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Existence and Location of Copies

Transcription of materials located in Folder 10.

Subjects

Digital Material

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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