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18 March 1876
Anderson, Eva, fl. 1876
to her sister
Discusses family news. Describes the actions of outlaws in the old west, particularly the actions of a man named John Holiday (not the infamous Doc Holiday).
GLC05493.05
1893
Carpenter, George, fl. 1893
to Joe
Carpenter is happy to be back in Salt Lake. Cannot send money because he has been out of work and in debt for so long. Carpenter is now working in a dry foods department. Discusses various friends and relationships, his separation from the Mormon...
GLC05493.06
10 February 1893
Alder, John, fl. 1893
to Son Joseph
Comments on recent changes in the Mormon church, lamenting that all Mormons have given up beliefs and practices to win favor with the world. People have put seeking money before seeking God. Discusses Mormon principles and his unwavering beliefs.
GLC05493.07
1862-1893
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896
[Samuel Russell, Letter Book].
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...
GLC05493.08
14 August 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly Joseph] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur). The letter was...
GLC02437.03961
27 June 1791
References Henry's letter of 6 April. Says he has sent 13 letters to him, the last from Dublin on the 13 or 20 June. Says his last letter informed Henry of his "motives for coming here namely to negociate some funds by which I might be kept from...
GLC02437.05035
3 August 1791
References his letters of 27 June and 19 July that he sent to Henry. Has not received any letters from Henry since the one marked 6 April. States he has not met with any success in selling Henry's lands, not even a single serious offer. Says his...
GLC02437.05099
15 January 1791
Copy. Describes the various transportation obstacles that prevented his letters from arriving earlier. Says the St. Lawrence lands are being advertised in two prominent Irish newspapers. Discusses the meeting he had with "the Earl of Westmoreland...
GLC02437.04828
13 February 1791
Urges Knox to write him as soon as he can, or make Lucy Knox "overcome her natural timidity" and write him. He has heard of the General (Charles) Scott expedition in the Miami Country and of the casualties Scott suffered. Discusses in great detail...
GLC02437.04853
27 February 1793
Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, "It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present...
GLC02437.05836
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