David Whitmer letter
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten letter. Whitmer writes to a Robert Nelson affirming that he did see an angel as it states in the introduction to the Book of Mormon. Whitmer states that "the Book is true."
Dates
- 1887
Creator
- Whitmer, David, 1805-1888 (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 David Whitmer letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Early Mormon Church leader and one of the "Three Witnesses" to the "Golden Plates" from which the Book of Mormon was translated.
Extent
1 folder
Custodial History
Donated by Michael R. Close in 1984.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Michael R. Close; 1984.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of David Whitmer letter
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Melissa Stephens
- Date
- 2010 October 6
- 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