Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896 [Samuel Russell, Letter Book].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05493.08 Author/Creator: Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896 Place Written: Various Places Type: Letterbook Date: 1862-1893 Pagination: 57 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy
Copybook of outgoing correspondence contains twenty letters to newspapers and individuals defending the Mormon faith. Topics include politics, anti-polygamy legislation, Church affairs, railroad right of way. Several were written and published (per Russell's notes) in the Richmond Conservator. Russell was a prominent church leader.
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