Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph Smith correspondence
Photocopies of handwritten correspondence. The items include a letter to the president of the United States, John Tyler (1790-1862), requesting federal aid from the mobs in Illinois; a note to Smith's wife, Emma Hale Smith (1804-1879); and a receipt for Joseph Smith's coffin.
Joseph Smith, Jr. deposition
Handwritten deposition signed by Joseph Smith. The item states, "Joseph Smith vs. Joseph H. Reynolds & Harmon G. Wilson." Smith brings suit against Reynolds and Wilson for false arrest.
Joseph Smith, Jr. letter
Photocopy and photostat copy of a handwritten letter. Smith writes in his capacity as the leader of the "Nauvoo Legion" of the Illinois state militia. He informs Wilson Law to keep the militia in readiness "as may be necessary to compel obedience to the ordinances of said city (i.e. Nauvoo) and secure the peace of the citizens." The item was notarized by W. W. Phelps.
Joseph Smith, Jr. note
Handwritten and signed note dated 24 April 1844. The item states, "Due the bearer Isaac Chase one hundred dollars on demand." The funds might have been a loan for Smith's campaign to be president of the United States.
Joseph Smith letter
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 20 June 1844, and addressed to John Tyler, president of the United States. Smith asks Tyler for protection.
Joseph Smith letter
Photocopy of a handwritten letter from Joseph Smith (April 29, 1844) to Charles C. Rich concerning the court martial of Wilson Law.
Joseph W. Smith court transcript
The Joseph W. Smith court transcript is 600 typed pages dealing with the trial of Joseph W. Smith vs. Buddy Youngreen about the ownership of letters written by Joseph F. Smith to his wife, Mary Taylor Swartz Smith.
Lot Smith accounts
Two account documents of Lot Smith's, related to his company, 1862.
Lot Smith papers
Contains photocopies of letters by Smith describing his activities in settling Arizona. Materials date from between 1856 and 1892.
Mons L. Smith papers
Contains letters written by Mons L. Smith during World War I to his family. There are also a few photographs, a diary and the transcription of the diary, and a notice of certification. Also includes two medals or clasps. Dated 1917-1919.