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Minor R. Deming letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2707

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter dated 17 July 1845 and addressed to "Gen. Ewing." Deming admits that the hope of expelling the Mormons from Hancock County had been abandoned and indicates that he had been accused of the murder of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith.

Dates

  • 1845 July 17

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 Minor R. Deming letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Brigadier General of the Hancock County Militia in Illinois.

Extent

1 item (2 p.)(0.02 linear ft.)

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Minor R. Deming letter
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 November 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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