Sceduel of book accounts

Item — oversize-folder: 1

Identifier: MSS SC 662

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Scope and Contents

Ledger page, written on both sides, titled "Sceduel of Book Accounts," signed by Joseph W. Coolidge, the "Administrator of Joseph Smith deceased." A note on the page indicates it was filed January 15, 1845. The sheet is an accounting of Joseph Smith, Jr.'s personal debts, including names of creditors and dollar amounts.

Dates

1845 January 15

Creator

Coolidge, Joseph W., 1814-1871 (creator, Person)

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 use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Wellington Coolidge was born May 31, 1814, in Massachusetts, to John Kittridge Coolidge and Rebecca Stone Wellington. He married Elizabeth Buchanan on December 17, 1834 in Illinois. In 1938, Coolidge was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He later became a member of the Nauvoo Legion. He was appointed the administrator of Joseph Smith's estate after Smith's death in 1844. Coolidge later moved to Iowa, where he died in 1871.

Extent

1 sheet (2 pages) ; 39 x 32 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Found uncataloged in 2022. Original provenance information unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found uncataloged in 2022; source of acquisition unknown.

Appraisal

The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mormonism (Mormon and Western American Manuscripts Collection Development Policy V.B.5.a, 2020)