Bullock Collection, 1865

File — Box: 11, Folder: 7

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A letter purported to be written by Thomas Bullock, personal clerk to Joseph Smith, Jr. Historically significant because it appears that Bullock had written the letter as a refusal to Brigham Young to turn the Joseph Smith III blessing over to him. As such, this letter provided support for the forged blessing.

Dates

1865

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.