James Ferguson papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0311

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The James Ferguson papers contain a dispatch (1851) from Ferguson, the Adjutant General of the Nauvoo Legion, to Major Nathaniel V. Jones requesting prompt and regular company reports. Also included in the collection are news clippings.

Dates

1851

Creator

Ferguson, James, 1828-1890 (Person)

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.

The original from box 1, folder 1 has been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains a photocopied version for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

James Ferguson was an Adjunct General of the Nauvoo Legion. This militia was first instigated in Nauvoo, Illinois. The name was revived by LDS Church members who had moved to Utah Territory and who needed protection. Further biographical information on James Ferguson could not be found.