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Hugh T. Reid letter

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 706

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter serving as a receipt for $300.00 for legal services provided by Joseph Smith (1805-1844) against a charge of rioting and treason by the state of Illinois. The document is dated April 11, 1845.

Dates

  • 1845

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

Biographical History

Hugh T. Reid was an Illinois attorney and legal counsel of Joseph Smith.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

General

Holograph, signed.

Title
Register of Hugh T. Reid letter
Status
Completed
Author
Leslie Evens
Date
2011 December 5
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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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