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29 December 1863

Powers, John Hale, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "My Dearest Chums"

Signed "John"

GLC02181.31

February 14, 1864

Powers, John Hale, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "General Washburn"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.32

18 February 1864

Perkins, Jacob N., fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Healus"

Signed "J. N. Perkins"

GLC02181.33

February 26, 1864

Parker, James M., fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear [Halos?]"

Signed "Jim" Written at Fort Sumner.

GLC02181.34

13 September 1864

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.37

16 November 1864

Sowers, George, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Cousin"

Signed "George Sowers"

GLC02181.38

December 1, 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed [Fred?] Written at Camp Russell.

GLC02181.39

December 1, 1864

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.40

27 December 1864

Waldron, J.H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [illegible]

Signed "J. H. Waldron"

GLC02181.41

11 March 1865

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.42

23 March 1865

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.43

25 July 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed [Gorin?]

GLC02181.44

5 October 1866

Ladd, P.W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "P. W. Ladd"

GLC02181.45

13 October 1866

Bennett, J.W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "J Hale Powers"

Signed "J. W. Bennett"

GLC02181.46

19 November 1866

Ladd, P.W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "Ladd"

GLC02181.47

7 November 1895

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. W. Milgate

Asking Milgate to send an appeal and records of the trial for Atwood's case to the First Presidency of the Church.

GLC05756.134

28 August 1888

Atwood, Orville Ferdinand, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to President L.W. Shurtliff

Atwood desires to present his views of the gospel and prove that he has not apostatized before the President and the High Council. [struck on verso:] [18]88/09/04 Ogden City, "Minutes of a high council." re: Minutes . . . . Lists council members.

GLC05756.135

February 1, 1895

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Honorable Teachers of Hooper Ward

A statement outlining eight differences between the teachings of the "Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and the way as laid down by the Prophet Joseph." He questions the Authority of Brigham Young and challenges the court to act on his claims.

GLC05756.136

8 July 1896

Millgate, A.W., fl. 1894-1899

Typed letter signed

Title: to M.E. Atwood

Atwood's excommunication from the church for believing and teaching false doctrine was sustained by the First Presidency of the Church, but he may repent and confess his errors to be considered for rebaptism.

GLC05756.137

21 August 1895

Child, W.W., fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Breshner

Charging Milvern E. Attwood of believing and advocating false doctrine with an attached letter written by Attwood supporting the charge. Attached letter not included.

GLC05756.138