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Bernhisel, John M. (John Milton), 1799-1881

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1799 - 1881

biographical statement

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John M. Bernhisel letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231019354]
Identifier: Vault MSS 8
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 18 Aug. 1841, composed in New York, and addressed to Joseph Smith, first president of the Mormon Church. Bernhisel writes concerning the purchase of land in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Dates: 1841 August 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John M. Bernhisel letter

Brigham Young letters to Thomas L. Kane

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4096
Scope and Contents

Letters were handwritten by Brigham Young to Thomas L. Kane on October 30, 1854. In the letters Young asks Kane to serve as Utah's territorial delegate to Congress. The two letters are identical and were sent separately to ensure delivery. Collection also includes photocopies of the letters.

Dates: 1854 October 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letters to Thomas L. Kane

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Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents 1
Latter Day Saints -- Correspondence 1
Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History 1
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Photocopies 1
Utah -- Politics and government -- 19th century 1
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