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William Weston letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2708

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter dated Feb. 1843 and addressed to George C. Weston of Rockville, Connecticut. The item was also written by "Rebeca Weston." The Westons express a negative view of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith. They also dislike the fact that many Mormons are coming to Illinois.

Dates

  • 1843 February

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

Biographical note

Resident of Carthage, Illinois.

Extent

1 item (4 p.)(0.03 linear ft.)

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of William Weston 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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