Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- Correspondence
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Biography of John and Louise Smith Park
Typewritten copy of Mary's biography of her parents, but the bulk of the account is autobiographical. Mary tells of coming to Utah in 1847 including incidents en route. She tells of the early settlement of Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah including problems with Indians, crickets and grass hoppers, and the difficult living conditions.
Albert Gallatin Fellows letter to Chester Fellows
Photocopy of a four-page letter from Albert Gallatin Fellows to his cousin Chester Fellows. Albert is writing from Salt Lake City, Utah, in response to a letter from Chester. He shares his experiences since joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, moving to Nauvoo, and eventually emigrating to Utah. He spends the majority of the letter sharing his beliefs in the Church. Dated June 19, 1851.
Niels H. Nielsen donation to Perpetual Emigrating Fund
A list of twenty Danish members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the amount they were in debt to Niels Hans Nielsen, totaling $1,741.75. Nielsen authorized the transfer of these debts owed him to Brigham Young as a donation to the Perpetual Emigration (or Emigrating) Fund. Signed by Nielsen and two witnesses at Brigham City, Utah, on April 30, 1860.