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William Horne Dame certificates and letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 110
Overview
The folder contains microfilmed copies of a certificate of membership in the Utah territorial legislature, a certificate verifying that Dame was an elder in the Mormon Church, and a letter, dated 12 August 1858, of an "investigating committee" of prominent Mormons (including the apostle, George Albert Smith) stating that complaints against Dame were without foundation. The nature of these complaints was not stated.
Dates:
1856-1858
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William Horne Dame diaries
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 820
Scope and Contents
Typewritten copies of personal diaries by Dame, kept from 1854 to 1855. Entries are short and mainly relate to Dame's various activities. Also included is the "Journal of Southern Exploring Company," an expedition led by Dame to areas of Iron County, Utah, to find suitable locations for Mormon settlements in 1858. Diary lists the members of the expedition. Dame describes the activities of the group including the surveying of lots and the planting of crops.
Dates:
1854-1858
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
William Horne Dame papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 55
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, patriarchal blessings, financial records, militia records, photographs, and miscellaneous items. Much of the correspondence is between Dame and General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The material relates to Dame's life and activities, including his militia service and his connection to the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857.
Dates:
1846-1884
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Utah Territorial Militia (Nauvoo Legion) Iron County Militia Roster
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 801
Scope and Contents
12.5 inch by 4 inch, 24 page booklet made from six folded leaves, bound with string. Written in dark ink, possibly partly written in the hand of James H. Martineau. Militia Roster, June 1857. Includes the companies and platoons to which approximately 450 men were assigned. Some changes have been made in the manuscript; some indicate promotions in their company or platoon.
Dates:
1857 June
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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