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Church Business--President, 1882 June-1885 June 12

 File — Box: 4A, Folder: 7
Identifier: B

Scope and Contents

One of John Taylor's revelations affirming the need to obey religious principles even if they conflict with secular laws; a frantic request from Provo physician Hector S. Wisner for late payment on a debt while he fights an indictment and sentence in court for bigamy; and business correspondence with W. Wellock, author of A Text Book for the Mormon People, a book defending Mormon principles, including polygamy.

Dates

  • 1882 June-1885 June 12

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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