Sally Smith letter

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1617

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Sally Smith letter (1820) was written by Sally Smith to her sister Eliza Barrett. The letter is dated 12 August 1820. The letter describes the recent birth of a son, the crop situation, and an upsurge of attendence at the village church. Of note is a phrase, reminiscent of Shakespeare, that is similiar to a passage in 2 Nephi in the Book of Mormon.

Dates

1820

Creator

Smith, Sally (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 item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access 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

Sally Smith in 1820 was a citizen of Gorham, Ontario County in the state of New York. Her sister, Eliza, lived in Dresden, Maine.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Sally Smith letter (1820) was written by Sally Smith to her sister, Eliza Barrett. Sally Smith lived in upstate New York in 1820 and the letter contains a reference similar to a Book of Mormon passage.