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Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Thomas Colborn letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323179]
Identifier: MSS SC 2402
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of two handwritten letters and two typescripts of these items dated 2 June and 6 Sept. 1846 from Sarah Bowers Colborn and Thomas Colborn to Daniel Bowers, Sarah's brother. The items were written when Sarah and Thomas were migrating with the Mormons across Iowa. The Colborn's explain why they were forced to leave Nauvoo, Illinois and describe their jouney. They also write about family matters and express appreciation for the Mormon faith.

Dates: 1846