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George Mygatt letters

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2414

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters dated 18 April 1837 and 3 March 1840. Mygatt writes just north of Kirtland, Ohio. In the 1837 letter he describes banking as making money. In the 1840 letter, he writes about the banking business as failing. These items present insights into the financial andbanking situation in Ohio about the time when the Mormons were there.

Dates

  • 1837-1840

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from George Myatt letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Banker living near Kirtland, Ohio.

Extent

2 items (3 p.)

Custodial History

Donated by Rick Grunder in 1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Rick Grunder; 1986.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of George Mygatt letters
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 22
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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