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William Law diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2526
Scope and Contents

Typewritten copy of a diary. The journal was kept from 1 Jan. to 28 June 1844 when Law was in Nauvoo, Illinois. Law writes about his excommunication from the Mormon Church, a visit from Hyrum Smith (1800-1844), and the operation of the Nauvoo Expositor newspaper. He also and gives his opinion of Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and comments on his death.

Dates: 1844
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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  • Names: Law, William, 1809-1892 X
  • Names: Smith, Hyrum, 1800-1844 X

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