Toronto letter about Peter Dawson
Scope and Contents note
A letter, written by a Latter-day Saint in Toronto, warning of Peter Dawson, who has joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is moving with his family to Kirtland, Ohio, without paying his debts in Toronto. Mr. Dawson has left his books but the writer cannot understand them. Dr. Dawson has unfinished business involving a Bail. On top of leaving his debt unpaid, Mr. Dawson was apparently intoxicated when he left. The writer fears this irresponsible incident will damage the Church’s reputation. The writer has mentioned this incident to the Church, where it was unanimously agreed that [the writer] should write to the Brethren at Kirtland, charging them against fellowshipping him until such times as ample satisfaction is made to his Creditor.
He asks the recipient of the letter to persuade Mr. Dawson to return to Toronto. March 13, 1837. 2 pages, handwritten. Unsigned.
Dates
- Creation: 1837
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Toronto letter about Peter Dawson must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A letter written by a Latter-day Saint in Toronto about another member of the LDS church named Peter Dawson, 1837.
Custodial History note
Purchased from Peter Crawley in 1986.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Purchased; Peter Crawley; 1986.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy for 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 20 June 2007.
- Title
- Register of Toronto letter about Peter Dawson
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States