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Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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William Weston letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325760]
Identifier: MSS SC 2708
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter dated Feb. 1843 and addressed to George C. Weston of Rockville, Connecticut. The item was also written by "Rebeca Weston." The Westons express a negative view of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith. They also dislike the fact that many Mormons are coming to Illinois.

Dates: 1843 February
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Weston letter

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