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Gurley, Zenos Hovey, 1801-1871

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1801 - 1871

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Zenos H. Gurley letter to Joseph Smith, Jr.

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294674]
Identifier: Vault MSS 782
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated 4 May 1842 and addressed to Joseph Smith (1805-1844), the first president of the Mormon Church. Gurley writes that he was unable to attend a meeting with the Nauvoo Legion militia organization and describes the founding of a branch of the Mormon Church in Wisconsin.

Dates: 1842 May 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zenos H. Gurley letter to Joseph Smith, Jr.

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