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Contains 46 Results:

[John David Smith?] letter to John Smith, 1884 October 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from "Jod", possibly John David Smith, to his father, John Smith. Regarding health of the family and thanks for presents which John sent to his son. Dated October 7, 1884.

Dates: 1884 October 7
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Joseph Smith III letters to John Smith, 1848-1911

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 36
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains four letters from Joseph Smith III to his cousin, John Smith, from Nauvoo, Illinois, and Independence, Missouri. Topics of letters include polygamy, family affairs, and conferences of the Reorganized LDS Church. Dated 1848-1911.

Dates: 1848-1911
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Joseph F. Smith letters to John Smith, 1855-1857

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letters from Joseph F. Smith to his half-brother John Smith, while Joseph was serving a mission in Hawaii. Dated 1855-1857.

Dates: 1855-1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

[Joseph F. Smith] letter to John Smith, 1885 January 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter presumably from Joseph F. Smith to John Smith, written from Sacramento, California. Regarding travels and branches visited in the area. Dated January 26, 1885.

Dates: 1885 January 26
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Samuel H. B. Smith letter to John Smith, 1857 May 30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from Samuel H. B. Smith to John Smith regarding a letter he received from Joseph Smith III, and his upcoming trip to England for a mission. Dated May 30, 1857.

Dates: 1857 May 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

S. S. Smith letter to John Smith, 1891 June 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from S. S. Smith, Manassa, Colorado, to John Smith. Regarding sympathy for the death of John's daughter. Dated June 1, 1891.

Dates: 1891 June 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Samuel L. Sprague letter to John Smith, 1866 April 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from Sprague, St. George, Utah, to Smith while Smith was serving a mission in Denmark. Regarding the state of the mission in Denmark.

Dates: 1866 April 7
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

Edward Stevenson invitation to John Smith, 1895 May 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 42
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Invitation card to Stevenson's 75th birthday celebration. Also includes decorative napkins, possibly from the celebration. Dated May 1, 1895.

Dates: 1895 May 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

John Taylor letter to John Smith, 1877 September 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letter from President John Taylor to Smith regarding an invitation to accompany him to the laying of the cornerstones of the Logan Temple. Dated September 15, 1877.

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

Charles L. Walker poem and letter to John Smith, 1898-1899

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a poem by Walker commemorating the life and martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith, dated December 10, 1898. Also includes a letter from Walker to Smith regarding the anniversary of the birthday of the Prophet Joseph Smith, dated December 9, 1899.

Dates: 1898-1899
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith correspondence / John Smith letters received

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