Typescript of the "John D. Lee Diary, May 28, 1844 - Nov. 28, 1845"

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This document is a bound typescript of 30 pages, covering Lee's mission to the area of Frankfort, Kentucky. It includes details of river travel to and from Illinois, notes on sermons and debates and more acrostics. The Mission received word of the death of Joseph Smith and was instructed to return to Nauvoo. The document includes comments on trouble following the death of Smith: the unsuccessful attempt by a Mr. Rigdon to assume leadership of the Church; 100 houses burned; and the use of a stand-in for President Young to foil his arrest. Lee was appointed general clerk and recorder for the 70's and Captain of the first 50.

This document includes a note: "courtesy of Mrs. J. A. Henrie..."

Dates

1876
1949
1982

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Original item located in box 1, folder 11 has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.