Scope and Contents This letter was written shortly after Roy's departure for his mission. His mother writes to him about the weather, his brothers and sisters, and his bank account.

Scope and Contents Within these folders are four letters written while Thatcher was traveling from Salt Lake City to Switzerland. He tells his mother about traveling to Boston and visiting with friends and acquaintances there. Thatcher also writes of his voyage across the ocean, his arrival in Liverpool, and his train ride on to Switzerland.

Scope and Contents These letters were written while Thatcher was in Switzerland. The first letter tells of his assignment to the French speaking town of Neuchatel and of his companion, John Schmutz. He seems to be very concerned about money, often recording in his letters the amount he spends for food and lodging, and asks his mother to send him money from his bank account from time to time. Thatcher writes about his missionary work and his visits to outlying towns and villages. Throughout these letters he tells...

Scope and Contents Thatcher wrote these twelve letters to his mother while he was in London. His London letters are of a more positive nature in comparison to those he wrote from Switzerland. He writes that he is spending more time doing missionary work and that he enjoys being able to hold gospel discussions in English. Thatcher also gives accounts of visiting historical sights in London and going to the theatre. He describes how he spends his holidays and inquires of news from home. In his final letter Thatcher...