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Lewis, William

 Person

Biographical History

William Lewis was an associate of William Ajax who supplied the latter with thirteen copies of Lord Bute's address from the Rhye Eisterfodd. In 1893 Lewis lived in Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales.

Citation:
UPB files, March 3, 2015 (William Lewis; associate of William Ajax; supplied the latter with thirteen copies of Lord Bute's address from the Rhye Eisterfodd; in 1893 Lewis lived in Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Ajax letter to William Lewis

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232577194]
Identifier: MSS 8692
Scope and Contents

Materials include a photocopied letter from William Ajax (Centre, Utah) to William Lewis (Aberdare, Wales), dated March 18, 1893. Ajax writes about Wales, Utah, and the building of the Salt Lake City temple. He says that the fine quality masonry has been built by Welshmen. He also talks about his education, current interests, describes his emmigration from Wales to Utah, and discusses his opinions about Mormonism and religion. Dated March 18, 1893.

Dates: 1893 March 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Ajax letter to William Lewis

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