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Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1879 February 12-1887 April 5

 File — Box: 3C, Folder: 7
Identifier: B

Scope and Contents

Correspondence concerning a proposed Mormon settlement in Hawaii; a copy of the article about John Taylor in the London Daily News; the report of an influential eastern lawyer willing to defend Mormon polygamists in upcoming trials; the suggestion to establish a school for the deaf in Utah; an offer to establish Mormon colonies in Lincoln County, New Mexico; and an inquiry about bounty land promised to veterans of the Utah War.

Dates

  • 1879 February 12-1887 April 5

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 40.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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