Letters
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Wilson Law legal document
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225523056]
Identifier: MSS 1343
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed legal document. The item relates to the estate of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith.
Dates:
1845
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
Joseph Smith letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315266]
Identifier: MSS SC 1799
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a handwritten letter from Joseph Smith (April 29, 1844) to Charles C. Rich concerning the court martial of Wilson Law.
Dates:
1844 April 29
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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Joseph Smith letter