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Jesse Lane letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2446

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated 20 June 1835 and addressed to William Jessup. The item was written in Lanesboro, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Lane requests that William Jessup, a lawyer and a major figure in the county, "to direct the Sheriff to come out to our place on the Execution against Williams as soon as you receive this."

Dates

  • Creation: 1825 June 25

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

Biographical History

Neighbor of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith, and his wife, Emma Hale Smith. Lane was a justice of the peace in Harmony, Pennsylvania.

Extent

1 item (1 p.)

Custodial History

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Jesse Lane letter
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 27
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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