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Henry M. Stoufer letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1213

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 22 Oct. 1845, and addressed to Elizabeth McElroy of Nauvoo, Illinois. Stoufer attempts to reaffirm old bonds of friendship. He also chides McElroy for leaving her aging mother to seek a "delusion" in the "Mormon City" of Nauvoo, Illinois. He also denounces the Mormon Church as the creation of the "Devil."

Dates

  • 1845 October 22

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

Biographical History

Resident of Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania.

Extent

1 item (4 p.)

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Henry M. Stoufer letter
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 29
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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