Military
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Wilson Law letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230320217]
Identifier: MSS SC 2201
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten letter dated Sept. 30, 1840 and a typescript of the item. Law writes to Thomas Carlin, "Commanding Officer," requesting that various arms be sent to his company.
Dates:
1840
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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Wilson Law letter
Joseph Smith, Jr. letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232487535]
Identifier: MSS 288
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