Church Business--Apostle, 1838 November 4-1848 May 22

File — Box: 5, Folder: 1

Identifier: B

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Letters of grievance to Maj. Gen. John B. Clark, commander of military forces in Missouri, and to the editor of Arcrus, a Quincy, Illinois, newspaper; a report about the progress of missionary work in England; efforts to publish the Book of Mormon and a hymnal there; news of the Mormons' failure to garner East Coast political support; letters to Taylor's wife, Leonora; and updates on events in Carthage and Nauvoo, the exodus west, and settlement in Salt Lake Valley.

Dates

1838 November 4-1848 May 22

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.