Correspondence
Found in 1109 Collections and/or Records:
Wright family letters
Collection includes correspondence between George Wright and his family during his immigration to Utah detailing his handcart journey, 1860-1861, and correspondence of other Wright family members between England and Utah, 1869-1884.
Edward W. Wynkoop letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 13 Aug. 1863, and addressed to Colonel John M. Chivington. Wynkoop writes from Camp Weld near Denver, Colorado concerning his scouting expedition on the heardwaters of the Bear, White, and Snake Rivers searching for Ute Indians after an attack on Fort Halleck on 7 July 1863. Also included is a hand-drawn map showing the locations of military posts in Colorado and the nearby areas.
Joseph Ximeno letter of appeal
Handwritten and signed appeal for missionaries to serve in the province of New Mexico.
Clem Yore letter
Typed and signed letter by Clem Yore to Bill James on 14 January 1929. Yore thanks Bill for some compliments and talks about Indian trouble in Sonora.
Alfred D. Young letter
Photocopy of a letter by Alfred D. Young addressed to President James K. Polk from 1845. In the letter Young describes the difficulties of the Mormon people.
Brigham Young correspondence
Typescripts of two letters between Young and Louis Frederick Moench discussing the teaching of truth and correct principles at the Brigham Young Academy. Also includes memo from Ernest L. Wilkinson.
Brigham Young correspondence
Photocopies of a handwritten letter to Brigham Young from Jno. O. Dominis, secretary to King Kamehameha V of Hawaii. Also included is a published copy of the letter in the "Deseret News" and a letter of Brigham Young to the King. Young expresses a desire to purchase land in Hawaii to grow cotton for the Mormons. Dominis, writing for the king, expresses concern that Young's intentions are to do missionary work.
Brigham Young envelope
The collection consists of an envelope from 1865 addressed to Brigham Young, Jr.
Brigham Young letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 7 Feb. 1855, and addressed to P. Clayton, "2nd Auditor." Young writes about the audit of accounts related to his position as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Utah.
Brigham Young letter
Letter from Brigham Young, Richardson Point, Camp of Israel, to his wife, Harriott Cook, Nauvoo, Illinois, 15 March 1846. Nauvoo looks like a prison to him, so he will continue West. Joseph B. Noble is to bring her over. Asks her to go visit Mary and Margaret Pears. Desires to see her and "the little boys." They are feeling happy in the camp. Edwin Little has been sick. They plan to move from their current position on next Wednesday.