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John Whitmer letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1221

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 1 March 1871, and addressed to "Dear Children." The item was written in Far West, Missouri. Whitmer wishes his children good health and extends an invitation to them to visit him. Also included are salutations from Whitmer's son, Jake Whitmer.

Dates

  • 1871 March 1

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

Biographical History

Mormon Church leader and one of the "Eight Witnesses" to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

Extent

1 item (4 p.)

Appraisal

19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of John Whitmer letter
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 29
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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