Joseph Smith, Jr. letter
Scope and Contents
Photocopy and photostat copy of a handwritten letter. Smith writes in his capacity as the leader of the "Nauvoo Legion" of the Illinois state militia. He informs Wilson Law to keep the militia in readiness "as may be necessary to compel obedience to the ordinances of said city (i.e. Nauvoo) and secure the peace of the citizens." The item was notarized by W. W. Phelps.
Dates
- 1843
Creator
- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 (Person)
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
First president of the Mormon Church and Illinois militia leader.
Extent
1 item ((1 page) + 1 photostat copy.)
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Presidents--Correspondence
- Illinois. Militia -- History
- Illinois. Militia. Nauvoo Legion -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History
- Law, Wilson
- Letters
- Military
- Nauvoo (Ill.) -- History
- Phelps, William Wines, 1792-1872
- Politics, Government, and Law
- Title
- Register of Joseph Smith, Jr. letter
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 March 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States