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Contains 46 Results:

John Smith letters to Hyrum F. Smith, 1887-1911

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains seventeen letters from Smith to his son, Hyrum F., from May 23, 1887 to January 9, 1911. Written from Salt Lake City to Coalville, Utah. Topics include various family affairs and personal matters, including happenings on Hyrum's farm.

Dates: 1887-1911
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

John Smith letter to Joseph Smith III, 1909 December 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Nine-page letter from Smith, Salt Lake City, to Joseph Smith III, Independence, Missouri, regarding family matters. Envelope included.

Dates: 1909 December 29
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

John Smith letter, 1877 March 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Letter written by Smith, Nephi, Utah, "To the dear ones at home." Dated March 15, 1877.

Dates: 1877 March 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

John Smith letter, 1911 March 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Letter from Smith, Los Angeles, California, to "the people at home." Regarding his activities in the area. Dated March 9, 1911.

Dates: 1911 March 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

John Smith partial letter, date of production not identified

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Partial letter from Smith, addressee unknown and without a date. Regarding activities of the addressee and the family. Includes the last four pages, and the first page of the letter bears the distinction "page 5."

Dates: Majority of material found within date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters sent

Edith A. letter to John Smith, 1906 January 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from Edith A. (last name unknown), regarding a history of the Smith family. Dated January 15, 1906.

Dates: 1906 January 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Jennie Anderson letter to John Smith, 1910 January 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter regarding a patriarchal blessing she did not receive. Dated January 15, 1910.

Dates: 1910 January 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Maggie Campbell and Vina Lee postcard to John Smith, approximately 1911 May 30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Postcard with image of Shoshone Falls, Idaho, sent to Smith. Regarding family affairs. Dated May 30. The year is unknown, but is likely in 1911.

Dates: approximately 1911 May 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

O. F. Eastman letters to John Smith, 1892-1909

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Two letters from Eastman, Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah. The first letter is regarding a cure for an unidentified illness and the second is regarding reminicences and hopes. Dated June 14, 1892 and January 15, 1909, respectively.

Dates: 1892-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

C. E. Griffin letter to John Smith, 1888 March 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from Griffin, Escalante, Utah, to Smith, regarding sheep herding in winter. Dated March 4, 1888.

Dates: 1888 March 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

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