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2 July 1889

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.015

3 September 1889

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.016

1 December 1890

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.017

29 December 1890

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.018

29 June 1891

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.019

27 July 1891

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.020

31 August 1891

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Typed document

Title: [Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.021

2 July 1886

Dean, George S., fl. 1973-1974

Autograph document signed

Title: [George S. Dean's description of his financial dealings with Mr. Alexander]

GLC05756.022

29 July 1886

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Autograph document signed

Title: [ Minutes of a bishops court held . . . on July 29. 86. Charge against C. C. Sorrensen for apostasy]

[date given is from content, date on docket is 1886/06]

GLC05756.023

22 October 1886

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Autograph document signed

Title: [Charge made Charles Wright against Bro. Jens. Emmertson]

GLC05756.024

6 November 1864

Pratt, E.W., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Explains why he has taken so long to write. Discusses an incident where a man shot a fellow soldier in the head by mistake. Writes that they are going to be paid soon.

GLC06728.077

16 November 1864

Biddulph, George, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Writes about various soldiers in the regiment including the death of Jimmy Haslehurst, the man who was accidentally shot by a fellow soldier (see letter #77). Reports that a large number of recruits have come to the regiment of which company "K" has received sixteen. Writes that he is glad that the presidential election is over and that Lincoln has won again.

GLC06728.078

30 November 1864

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Apologizes for not being able to write. Writes that he became very sick and applied for furlough shortly after an order had been issued to furlough all soldiers (from Illinois) in hospital that were unfit for field service. He also writes about being home to cast his first ballot for "Uncle Abraham". Discusses what he's been doing while on furlough.

GLC06728.079

29 December 1864

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Describes a series of events including a skirmish with General Hood's forces and the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Writes that some men from the company were lost and some "pretty badly demoralized". Also writes that the soldiers are living on half rations, which is tough, but he can endure it as he has two more years of service. Written near Rodgersville, Alabama.

GLC06728.080

February 6, 1865

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Updates his friend on the events concerning the regiment since November of 1864. Writes that K company got into two brawls where men were missing, wounded, or killed. Discusses regimental deaths at the battle of Nashville and personnel promotions.

GLC06728.081

February 3, 1865

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Writes about his visit to company 36th's encampment. Also writes that he is now working as a military telegraph operator in Athens. Reports on the regimental casualties of the last battle.

GLC06728.082

7 April 1865

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Discusses his trip from Huntsville to Bull's Gap. Reports on an accident on the railroad cars where one man was badly injured. Writes that there are about 25 miles of railroad tracks to fix after General Stoneman tore them up. Informs Weeks about various personnel promotions.

GLC06728.083

12 April 1865

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Writes that in addition to telegraph operator and Adams express agent, he is also acting as rail road agent. He writes that he would not trade his current position for any commission in the regiments. Promises to reply to a letter Frank sent him over a month ago.

GLC06728.084

30 April 1865

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Wright

Gives his friend some sarcastic advice on life.

GLC06728.085

circa 1861-1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph manuscript

Title: Poem entitled Pea Ridge Battle

GLC06728.086

June 1865

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Asks Weeks why it has taken him so long to respond to Pratt's letter. He is anxious to hear from other soldiers especially "old comrades". Has begun to take a liking to the south, especially Texas. Encloses three dollars for a blanket, pencil & book, and interest.

GLC06728.087