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Thomas Campbell letter to Jemima D. Goforth

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 592

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to Jemima D. Goforth, dated Aug. 5, 1829, and written in Bethany, Virginia. Campbell expresses thanks for previous letters and tells of his preaching the "pure apostolic Gospel" and visiting churches. He tells of the missionary activities of his movement and of the successes in gaining new converts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1829 August 5

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical History

Thomas Campbell was an Irish Presbyterian pastor who came to the United States in 1807. He founded the Disciples of Christ (Campbellites) with his son, Alexander Campbell (1788-1866), in 1827.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Typescript of letter included in folder.

General

Holograph, signed.

Genre / Form

Topical

Title
Register of Thomas Campbell letter to Jemima D. Goforth
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
2011 November 2
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

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