Nauvoo and Carthage, Illinois, 1844 January 23-1846 May 27

File — Box: 1A, Folder: 4

Identifier: A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Agreements concerning the acquisition of land for a printing office in Nauvoo; a letter to Taylor's first wife, Lenora, written two days before Joseph Smith's death, about conditions at the Carthage jail; and later correspondence concerning pre-emigration developments in Nauvoo.

Dates

1844 January 23-1846 May 27

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.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.