N. Simons letter
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten letter dated 28 June probably in 1854 and written in Fort Laramie, Wyoming. The item was addressed to Dr. C. L. Webster of Elmore, Illinois. Simons describes the overland journey as "long, tedious and tasteless." He also expresses regret for having started the trip.
Dates
- approximately 1854
Creator
- Simons, N. (Person)
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 Letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical note
American migrating West.
Extent
1 item (2 p.)(0.02 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Acquired from Fred Rosenstock of Denver, Colorad with additons to the Robert S. Ellison Collection, MSS 782.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired; Fred Rosenstock.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of N. Simons letter
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 October 25
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States