Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons,

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1 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons, A Register of the Collection MS 8136 (PUBLISHED) Church History Library The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah 2012 Copyright 2018 IRI. All rights reserved. eadview.lds.org/findingaid/ms% Church History Library 22 Oct

2 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons, Scope and Content Contains documents pertaining to Mormons and Mormonism in Illinois, particularly as found in the Mason Brayman papers and the John J. Hardin papers, and also as collected by Albert D. Hagar, Chicago Historical Society librarian. Includes 1832 and 1840 letters from Joseph Smith to Emma Smith, other documents signed or issued by Joseph Smith, a letter from James J. Strang to Emma Smith, and letters from Emma Smith and Joseph Smith III. The Kirtland Safety Society stock subscription ledger and the docket record kept by Hancock County justices of the peace Ebenezer Robinson and Aaron Johnson are also included. A substantial number of documents relate to events surrounding Joseph Smith's murder, mob depredations resulting in Mormon agreements to leave Illinois, and the final expulsion of Mormons from Nauvoo in September Contains letters from Brigham Young, Illinois governor Thomas Ford and other state and Hancock County political and military leaders, anti-mormons, and those interested in the history of Mormonism. Among correspondents are John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, Willard Richards, Orson Pratt, Orson Hyde, George A. Smith, Daniel H. Wells, Brigham Young Jr., J. B. Backenstos, Mason Brayman, Thomas S. Brockman, Benjamin Clifford, Miner R. Deming, Thomas Gregg, John J. Hardin, Andrew Johnston, William B. Warren, Levi Williams, Stephen S. Harding, and Alfred Cumming. The collection also includes sundry items collected by Arthur B. Deming, a statement by E. D. Howe, and information relating to Sidney Rigdon, Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, Solomon Spaulding, and the Kinderhook Plates. A few documents relate to Mormons in Utah, and there are also a number of Mormon-related broadsides, beginning as early as Extent 1 reel 1 reel Linear Feet 0 Use and Access. Copyright expired for most of the materials, but not all. Preferred Citation [Description of Item], Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons. Church History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah Church History Library 22 Oct

3 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons Mason Brayman papers Folder 1, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Lyman Stephens deposition, 1845 September 27 Item 1, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Reports being accosted by a mob led by Adam Snider on 25 September Sworn before Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. Samuel S. Thornton deposition, 1845 September 27 Item 2, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Reports being accosted by a mob on 26 September 1845 which threatened to kill him. Sworn before Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. David A. Curtis deposition, 1845 September 27 Item 3, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Reports being threatened on 26 September 1845 by a mob led by Joseph Harkness. Sworn before Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. Marcellus McKown deposition, 1845 September 27 Item 4, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that mob leader Adam Snider threatened to kill him on 25 September Sworn before Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. George E. King and Ozias Strong deposition, 1845 September 27 Item 5, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that a mob was led by Joseph Harkness. Hancock County warrant, 1845 October 1 Item 6, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Issued on complaint of Lame Durfee, Thomas Durfee, George W. Durfee, and Alonzo E. Shaw for Preston Hill, William Spencer, Harry Cooper, and others for burning of Mormon property between 10 and 12 September Issued by Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. Church History Library 22 Oct

4 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Mason Brayman papers Hancock County writ, 1845 October 1 Item 7, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Issued on complaint of Hannah York for Levi Williams, Joseph Harkness, Joseph Lamberth, Matthew Hines, Grason Orr, John Howell, and a lawyer Brackenridge for arson committed on 11 September Issued by Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. Hancock County writ, 1845 October 1 Item 8, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Issued upon complaint of John H. Tuttle for John Slattery, Davis Hill, Jacob Beck, Andrew Lenzey, Perry Baker, Adam Snider, Andrew Snider, Jonah Conover, John Conover, John Hill, and Thomas Hill for arson committed on 11 September Issued by Hancock County justice of the peace Isaac Higbee. Hancock County. Commissioner's Court order, 1845 October 20 Item 9, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Order to summon listed individuals as grand jurors for special September term of circuit court. Issued by court clerk George W. Thatcher per deputy clerk Eli H. Williams. Mormons listed include Daniel H. Wells, Morris Phelps, Edward [Edwin] D. Woolley, Joseph Coolidge, Benjamin Brown, and Thomas Callister. George Backman affidavit, 1845 October 26 Item 10, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that jury selection favored J. B. Backsenstos in his trial for Frank Worrell's murder. Sworn before Hancock County clerk D. E. Head. William B. Warren order, 1845 October 27 Item 11, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Warren, as brigadier major commanding Illinois volunteers, forbids weapons in Carthage during the Hancock County circuit court session. Lyman L. Calkin deposition, 1845 October 27 Item 12, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that he saw Henry W. Miller in Backenstos camp on 19 September Sworn before Hancock County justice of the peace Thomas Morrison. Church History Library 22 Oct

5 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Mason Brayman papers James E. Dunn letter, Augusta [Illinois] to J. W. Brattle, 1845 November 3 Item 13, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Reports conversation of J. B. Backenstos with Major Dunlap about Backenstos's killing of Frank Worrell. Jesse W. Felt letter, Bloomington [Illinois] to Mason Brayman, 1845 November 11 Item 14, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Requests copyright for his publication of a law book in Jacob Gale letter, Peoria [Illinois] to Mason Brayman, 1845 November 12 Item 15, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Gale, Peoria County circuit court clerk, will send subpoenas in case, Illinois vs. J. B. Backenstos. Calvin DeWolf letter, Chicago [Illinois] to John A. C. Gray and partners, 1845 November 14 Item 16, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Concerns Dan H. Davis's defalcation on note to John A. C. Gray & Co. Wilkins J. Salisbury letter, Carthage [Illinois] to W. B. Warren, 1845 November 16 Item 17, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Requests General Warren's protection in journeying to Nauvoo, he having been threatened by a Mr. Worth. Mason Brayman letter, Carthage, Illinois to Thomas Ford, 1845 November 16 Item 18, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Concerns continued hostilities between Mormons and anti-mormons, particularly in relation to Edmund Durfee's murder. Brayman's retained copy is unfinished. Orson Hyde letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Willliam B. Warren, 1845 November 17 Item 19, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Hyde writes in behalf of the Mormon council, requesting protection for those harvesting crops and protesting Edmund Durfee's murder. Church History Library 22 Oct

6 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Mason Brayman papers Willard Richards letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Mason Brayman, 1845 November 18 Item 20, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Richards writes in behalf of the Mormon council concerning the difficulty of getting witnesses for the Edmund Durfee murder trial. Letter is in handwriting of clerk William Clayton. Carthage citizens meeting minutes, 1845 November 18 Item 21, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Minutes include committee's report of resolutions remonstrating against anti-mormon acts and commending Major Warren's actions. Committee consisted of John W. Marsh, J. A. Sherman, and O. C. Skinner. Elam S. Freeman was chairman and Thomas L. Barnes, secretary. Hancock County. Illinois vs. George Bachman, et al., subpoena for John Peyton and William Eyers, 1845 November 20 Item 22, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Issued by Hancock County justice of the peace Franklin J. Bartlett. Hancock County. Illinois vs. George Bachman, et al., subpoena for [?] Wilmott, 1845 November 21 Item 23, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Issued by Hancock County justice of the peace Franklin J. Bartlett. Hancock County. Illinois vs. John Slattery, et al., subpoena for John Peyton, 1845 November 22 Item 24, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Issued by Hancock County justice of the peace Franklin J. Bartlett. John M. Finch letter, Pontoosuc [Illinois] to W. B. Warren, 1845 November 24 Item 25, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Reports his inability to find an elderly woman as a witness in his arson case. S. G. Jones statement of account, Springfield [Illinois], 1845 November 26 Item 26, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Account due F. Myer. Church History Library 22 Oct

7 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Mason Brayman papers Alexander Dunlop letter, Jacksonville [Illinois] to Mason Brayman, 1845 November 27 Item 27, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Concerns his release as a witness in case, Illinois vs. J. B. Backenstos. Includes note from M. Stacy. James W. Brattle letter, Carthage [Illinois] to Mason Brayman, 1845 November 28 Item 28, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 Concerns witness subpoenas in case against J. B. Backenstos. E. Rand letter, Carthage [Illinois] to Mason Brayman, 1845 November 28 Item 29, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that he and others won't appear at Backenstos trial. Sangamon County. Circuit Court grand jury indictment, 1845 November Item 30, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 In case, City of Springfield vs. Josiah Lamborn for assault. Solomon Hancock deposition, 1845 November Item 31, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that his life and property were threatened. Two copies of Hancock's deposition, neither of which list names of the accused or justice of the peace. Solomon Hancock deposition, 1845 November Item 32, Override DC:idr0001/f0001, Reel 1 States that his life and property were threatened by a man named Moss. No justice of the peace is recorded. Hardin family collection Folder 2, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Robert S. Wiley letter, St. Louis [Missouri] to John J. Hardin, Washington DC, 1843 November 15 Item 1, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Sends facsimiles of the Kinderhook plates and tells of his relationship to them. Church History Library 22 Oct

8 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Hardin family collection Francis Markoe letter, Washington [DC] to John J. Hardin, 1843 December 9 Item 2, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns the Kinderhook plates. Markoe was corresponding secretary of the National Institution for the Promotion of Science. Anson G. Henry letter, Springfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, Washington DC, 1844 January Item 3, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Written on printed prospectus of Illinois Whig newspaper, The Olive Branch. Concerns attempts to sway the Mormon vote in Illinois. Thomas Ford letter, Springfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1844 August 5 Item 4, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Ford as Illinois governor reports to Hardin as Illinois militia brigadier general. Reports quiet conditions except for threatenings from Warsaw. Authorizes Hardin to order out militia if deemed necessary. Thomas Ford letter, Springfield [Illinois) to John J. Hardin, 1844 September 18 Item 5, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns necessity to order out militia to keep peace in Hancock County; claims that politics did not lead to Hardin's appointment. Edward D. Baker letter, Springfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1844 September 18 Item 6, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns Hardin's command of troops ordered out because of Hancock County difficulties. Thomas Ford letter, Springfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1844 September 18 Item 7, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns troops to be raised in other Illinois counties and Hardin's command of militia to quell Hancock County disturbances. John J. Hardin letter, Camp Mississippi [Illinois] to Thomas Ford, 1844 September 27 Item 8, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Requests Ford's wishes as to militia movements. Includes Ford's reply on verso. Church History Library 22 Oct

9 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Hardin family collection Thomas Ford surrender terms, Camp Edwards [Illinois], 1844 September 30 Item 9, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Lists terms of surrender proposed by Levi Williams, Thomas C. Sharp, and Joseph H. Jackson, wanted on a writ for murder in Hancock County. John J. Hardin letter, Jacksonville [Illinois] to William Walters and George R. Webber, 1844 October 16 Item 10, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 To editors of the Illinois State Register relating to the murder of Mr. Norris near Nauvoo. Thomas Ford letter, Springfield [Illlinois] to John J. Hardin, 1844 November 8 Item 11, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Requests militia reports related to recent Hancock County expedition. William B. Warren letter, Jacksonville [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1844 December 5 Item 12, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns payment of troops during recent Hancock County hostilities. Z. N. Garbutt letter, Pittsfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 January 16 Item 13, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns service of Pike County militia during Hancock County disturbances. D. A. Smith letter, Jacksonville [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1846 January 19 Item 14, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Pertains to business matters. Charles Ballamer letter, Springfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, Washington DC, 1845 January 27 Item 15, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Feels Hardin out about a possible governorship run in opposition to Thomas Ford. Church History Library 22 Oct

10 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Hardin family collection Daniel H. Wells letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 September 17 Item 16, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Apprises Hardin of anti-mormon depredations in Hancock County and expresses concerns that defensive measures will be viewed as aggression. Jacob B. Backenstos order, Carthage [Illinois], 1845 September 19 Item 17, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Safe passage permit for E. Rand, a boy hunting horses. William B. Warren letter, Jacksonville [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 September 21 Item 18, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Reports uprisings in Hancock County and J. B. Backenstos's movements. H. E. Dennison letter, Beardstown [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, Jacksonville [Illinois], 1845 September 23 Item 19, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Reports that few of his regiment will volunteer for service in Hancock County because they oppose J. B. Backenstos. Jacob B. Backenstos order, Carthage [Illinois], 1845 September 23 Item 20, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Safe passage permit for a Mr. Baker. James D. Morgan letter, Quincy [Illinois] to Postmaster, Rushville [Illinois], 1845 September 25 Item 21, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns orders from Governor Ford relating to militia units from Quincy. David Prince letter, Jacksonville [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 September 25 Item 22, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 States that he is unable to accompany Hardin. Church History Library 22 Oct

11 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Hardin family collection John Montague letter, Warsaw [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, Carthage, Illinois, 1845 September 27 Item 23, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Sends Hancock County sheriff J. B. Backenstos's proclamations and hopes Hardin will settle Mormon difficulties; states that Backenstos has threatened old Hancock County citizens. H. G. Ferris letter, Carthage [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 September 28 Item 24, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Ferris, as Hancock County deputy sheriff, informs Hardin that part of J. B. Backenstos's possee is at the county courthouse to protect county officers. Jacob B. Backenstos letter, Carthage, Illinois to John J. Hardin, 1845 September 29 Item 25, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Protests Hardin's disbandment of Backenstos's possee detailed to guard the Hancock County courthouse. Brigham Young letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 September 30 Item 26, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Expresses concern about an anti-mormon meeting to be held at Carthage. Text in Willard Richards's handwriting with Brigham Young's signature. Brigham Young letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, W. B. Warren, S. A. Douglas, and J. A. McDougall, 1845 October 1 Item 27, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Details Mormon preparations for removal from Nauvoo in the spring. Text in handwriting of Willard Richards and signed by Brigham Young. John J. Hardin letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to the First President and Council of the Church at Nauvoo, 1845 October 1 Item 28, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Requests a written copy of Mormon proposals to leave Illinois. Signed by Hardin, Stephen A. Douglas, William B. Warren, and James A. McDougall. Church History Library 22 Oct

12 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Hardin family collection Hancock County Citizens announcement, 1845 October 2 Item 29, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Measures against county officers sympathetic to the Mormons. Signed by Joel Catlin, chairman, and J. H. Sherman, secretary. John J. Hardin letter, Camp Carthage [Illinois] to the First President and High Council of the Church of Latter Day Saints, 1845 October 3 Item 30, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Accepts Mormon proposal for removal in the spring. Issued by Hardin, W. B. Warren, S. A. Douglas, and J. A. McDougall. Typescript copy. John J. Hardin proclamation to Hancock County citizens, Carthage, Illinois, 1845 October 3 Item 31, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Notice that troops under his command are in Hancock County and violence will be suppressed. Typescript copy. John J. Hardin letter, Camp Carthage [Illinois] to Hancock County anti-mormons, 1845 October 6 Item 32, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Submits agreements between Mormons and anti-mormons. Issued by Hardin, S. A. Douglas, W. B. Warren, and J. A. McDougall. Jacob B. Backenstos letter to John J. Hardin, 1845 October 8 Item 33, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Requests subpoenas and warns of defensive measures he will take if Worrell (a relative to Frank Worrell) threatens him. John J. Hardin letter, Quincy [Illinois] to W. B. Warren, S. A. Douglas, and J. A. McDougall, 1845 October 10 Item 34, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Concerns their service on his staff during Mormon difficulties in Hancock County. William B. Warren letter, Carthage [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, 1845 October 11 Item 35, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Includes report of the murder of a Mr. Debonair; expresses concerns that his visit to Nauvoo must not be publicized. Church History Library 22 Oct

13 Chicago Historical Society (Ill.) collection of manuscripts about Mormons - Hardin family collection Thomas Ford letter, Springfield [Illinois] to John J. Hardin, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1845 October 13 Item 36, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Approves of Hardin's actions during Hancock County troubles. Thomas Gregg letter, Warsaw, Illinois to John J. Hardin, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1846 March 30 Item 37, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Requests information from Hardin for Gregg's history of the Mormons in Illinois. The Mormon Theocracy in Illinois by Ellen Hardin Walworth, undated Item 38, Override DC:idr0001/f0002, Reel 1 Typescript drafts. Film has pages out of order. Mormon collection Folder 3, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 List of items dated Item 1, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Kinderhook Plate Item 2, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Typescript copy of statements of F. C. A. Richardson (1889) and Wilford Poulson (1929) relating to one of the Kinderhook plates. James D. Bales letter, Searcy, Arkansas to Chicago Historical Society, 1954 December 24 Item 3, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Information about the Kinderhook plates. Typescript. Photograph of Kinderhook plate Item 4, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Church History Library 22 Oct

14 Joseph Smith letter, Greenville [Indiana] to Emma Smith, 1832 June 6 Item 5, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Apprises his wife Emma of his situation and feelings while tending to Newel K. Whitney who had broken his leg. Expresses concerns for various family members and refers to William E. McLellin. Includes typescript. Joseph Smith elder's certificate to Sylvester B. Stoddard, 1836 October 13 Item 6, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Issued to Stoddard in Kirtland, Ohio. Printed form signed by Joseph Smith and Frederick G. Williams, clerk. Sydney [sic] Rigdon, a report of a lecture he delivered forty years ago in Meadville Item 6, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Typescript copy of article printed in the Pittsburg Telegraph in 1876, reporting Rigdon's account of Joseph Smith and the gold plates. Joseph Smith letter, Chester County, Pennsylvania to Emma Smith, 1840 January 20 Item 8, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Expresses concerns for family members during his activities in the Eastern States (trip to Washington DC for Mormon redress against Missouri). Includes typescript with provenance information. Joseph Smith Sr. patriarchal blessing given to Robert D. Foster, 1840 July 20 Item 9, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Given to Foster during a blessing meeting in Nauvoo, Illinois. Only first page is on film. Orson Pratt letter, Edinburgh, Scotland to Robert D. Foster, 1840 October 20 Item 10, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Response to Foster's letter of 13 August which contained news from Nauvoo. Only pages 1 and 4 are on film. A. R. Parker letter, Quincy, Illinois to Edward Warren, Rockford, Illinois, 1841 June 14 Item 11, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Typescript extract from an original letter which referred to Joseph Smith's arrest on a writ from Missouri and his release on habeas corpus. Also refers to John C. Bennett. Church History Library 22 Oct

15 Joseph Smith letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Thomas King, 1841 September 30 Item 12, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Statement of expenses for Smith's arrest and trial in the preceding June sent to King as Adams County deputy sheriff per John S. Fullmer for Joseph Smith. Nauvoo. Municipal Court order to Thomas C. King, 1842 August 8 Item 13, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Orders Joseph Smith's release (habeas corpus). Signed by Orson Spencer, George W. Harris, William Marks, Newel K. Whitney, and Gustavus Hills; certified by city clerk James Sloan. Joseph Smith deed to Sarah Foster, 1843 March 10 Item 14, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Sale of lot 4 in block 140 in Nauvoo. Recorded by William Clayton with Joseph Smith's signature and certified by Newel K. Whitney, justice of the peace. Jehiel Savage receipt to [Cyrus] Ellsworth, 1843 March 15 Item 15, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 For money given for the building of the Nauvoo Temple. Signed by Savage and Isaac Davis. Joseph Smith power of attorney to Franklin J. Bartlett, 1843 March 25 Item 16, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Appoints Bartlett to deliver to the Sangamon County coroner a replevin bond for a buggy taken by the sheriff. Witnessed by J. M. Grant. Thomas Ford letter, Springfield [Illinois] to Dear Sir, 1844 January 29 Item 17, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Requests that his views regarding a lawful and peaceful solution to difficulties in Hancock County be published. Addressee is possibly Thomas Gregg. Includes typescript copy. Francis M. Higbee letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Thomas Gregg, 1844 May Item 18, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Announces plans for a newspaper to be called the Nauvoo Expositor to expose Joseph Smith. The portion which contained the day date of the letter is missing. Includes typescript copy. Church History Library 22 Oct

16 Miner R. Deming orders, Carthage [Illinois] to Levi Williams, 1844 June 25 Item 19, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Orders militia colonel Williams to be at Golden's Point on June 27 for possible march into Nauvoo. Per O. C. Skinner, aide de camp. Includes typescript copy. Apanoose Company muster roll, 1844 June 26 Item 20, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists names of those in Captain John R. Atherton's company. Illinois Militia. 5th Division, 4th Brigade, 59th Regiment schedule, circa 1844 Item 21, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists costs of service between June 1844 for the various companies attached to the 59th Regiment, as commanded by Levi Williams. Lima Guards roll, circa 1844 Item 22, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists those on duty between June 1844 in the company attached to the 59th Regiment. Certified by Captain George W. Pollard and Colonel Levi Williams. Thomas Ford orders, Carthage [Illlinois] to Levi Williams, 1844 June 27 Item 23, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Orders discharge of troops in the vicinity of Warsaw. Includes typescript copy (after item 24). Miner R. Deming orders to Levi Williams, 1844 June 27 Item 24, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Deming, as brigadier general of the 4th Brigade of the Fifth Division of the Illinois Militia, orders Williams to assemble his forces at Warsaw. Includes typescript copy. James Gregg letter, Warsaw [Illinois] to Thomas Gregg, 1844 June 28 Item 25, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports events in Carthage surrounding the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and actions taken in Warsaw. Includes typescript. Church History Library 22 Oct

17 S. O. Williams letter, Carthage [Illinois] to John A. Prickett, 1844 July 10 Item 26, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Williams as an officer in the Carthage Greys details events in Nauvoo and Carthage surrounding the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Miner R. Deming letter, Carthage [Illinois] to William T. Head, 1844 September 24 Item 27, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Requests militia forces to assist in keeping peace to allow him to execute writs. Includes lines from M. McConnel. Thomas Ford surrender terms, Camp Edwards [Illinois], 1844 September 30 Item 28, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Copy of terms of surrender proposed by Levi Williams, Thomas C. Sharp, and Joseph H. Jackson, wanted on a writ of murder in Hancock County. See the Hardin papers, item 9, for Ford's handwritten copy. Includes typescript copy. Attorneys' agreement, Quincy, Illinois, 1844 October 2 Item 29, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Recognizance under protestation of innocence by Levi Williams and Thomas C. Sharp. Signed by prosecution attorneys A. P. Bledsoe and Thompson Canpbell[?], and defense attorneys Orville H. Browning and Edward D. Baker. Includes typescript copy. Farmers' Guards company return, 1844 November 21 Item 30, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists officers and men in the company of Captain Harrison P. Crawford and service costs for June Certified by Colonel Levi Williams and Major Tarlton E. Fox. Camp Creek Company return, 1844 November 21 Item 31, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists officers and men in Captain George Buchanan's company in the Farmers' Guards, for service between June Certified by Colonel Levi Williams and Lieutenant Colonel John McCaully. Illinois Militia. 5th Division. 4th Brigade. 59th Regiment muster roll, 1844 December 4 Item 32, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists officers and service costs for regiment commanded by Colonel Levi Williams. Includes certifications. Church History Library 22 Oct

18 Warsaw Independent Battalion muster roll, 1844 December 4 Item 33, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists officers and men and service costs for the battalion under the command of Major Mark Aldrich, which was attached to the 59th Regiment. Certified by Colonel Levi Williams. Warsaw Cadets muster roll, 1844 December 24 Item 34, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists officers and men and service costs for the company of Captain William N. Grover in the Warsaw Independent Battalion. Includes certifications by Mark Aldrich and Levi Williams. Farmers' Guard of Independent Rife Company return, 1844 December 24 Item 35, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Company of Captain George W. Pollard. Certification by Major Tarlton E. Fox. Warsaw Rifle Company muster roll, 1844 December 24 Item 36, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists men and service costs for company of Captain S. C. Davis. Includes certifications. Green Plains Minutemen roll, 1844 December 31 Item 37, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists men and service costs for company of Captain Alexander Weires. Includes certification by Levi Williams. Warsaw Cadets constitution, undated Item 38, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Includes signatures. Hancock County citizens meeting minutes and resolution, 1844 Item 39, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Report of citizens' meeting with resolution against possible Mormon or Indian attempts to disrupt Carthage court proceedings. Elam S. Freeman, chairman, and Henry Stephens, secretary. Includes typescript copy. Church History Library 22 Oct

19 Brigham Young letter, Nauvoo, Illinois to [James Fenner, Providence, Rhode Island], 1845 April 25 Item 40, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 To Fenner as governor of Rhode Island, seeking help and advice. Signed by Young, Willard Richards, Newel K. Whitney, and George Miller. List of constables, undated Item 41, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Names of officers in western Illinois communities, specifying their affiliation as Mormon, anti-mormon, or Democrat. Only first page is on film. Illinois vs. Mark Aldrich, et al. testimonies of witnesses, 1845 May Item 42, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Wrapper is titled "Documents relating to the Mormon troubles & c." Transcript of witness testimonies in the trial of the murderers of Joseph Smith, May Lisle Smith letter [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hamilton D.Risley], 1845 September 2 Item 43, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns personal and family matters. Warsaw Signal newspaper clippings, 1845 September Item 44, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns Hancock County difficulties between Mormons and anti-mormons. Brigham Young letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Thomas Gregg, 1845 September 23 Item 45, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns Mormon agreement to leave Hancock County. Sends copy of 22 September 1845 Nauvoo citizens' agreement. Letter is in the handwriting of Willard Richards. Pierpont Sperry letter, Fort Madison [Iowa] to Anson Sperry, 1845 October 27 Item 46, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Includes information about Mormon difficulties in Nauvoo and counterfeiting arrests. Church History Library 22 Oct

20 Hancock County subscription list, circa 1845 Item 47, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists contributors for the Hancock County treasury. Includes names of Miner R. Deming, Chauncey Robison, J. B. Backenstos, A. W. Blakesley, and G. W. Stigall. Backenstos bond, 1845? Item 48, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Verso of an unidentified document having some relationship to J. B. Backenstos. B. K. Hawley letter [Chicago, Illinois to Albert Coe], 1845 July Item 49, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Briefly reports various travels including to Carthage, Illinois, and notes visit to Carthage jail, the hanging of the Hodges, and the funeral of Doctor Marshall who was shot by Minor R. Deming. James J. Strang letter, Voree [Wisconsin] to Emma Smith, 1846 February 22 Item 50, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Refers to his earlier visit to Nauvoo, mentions the Nauvoo Sun letter, and requests her cooperation in his efforts. Only first page of the original letter is on film. Includes a manuscript copy which is complete. Emma Smith letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Thomas Gregg, 1846 April 21 Item 51, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Informs Gregg that she has no historical documents of her husband, Joseph Smith. Only first page is on film. Hancock County Circuit court docket sheet, 1846 May 18 Item 52, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists docket cases involving Mormons and others. Nathaniel Grant letter, Nauvoo, Illinois to Henry Asbury, Quincy, Illinois, 1846 May 19 Item 53, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports on conditions in Nauvoo and Mormon exodus from the city. Also refers to Mormon opposition to followers of James J. Strang. Only first page is on film. Includes typescript copy of complete letter. Church History Library 22 Oct

21 Thomas Moffitt affidavit, 1846 June 20 Item 54, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Denies a previous statement that he was compelled to join an anti-mormon mob. Sworn before Hancock County justice of the peace Samuel Steele. Robert L. Smith order, Carthage [Illinois], 1846 August 24 Item 55, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Call out of Henry Stephens's brigade by Smith, Levi Williams, and Thomas Geddes. Articles of accommodation, treaty and agreement, 1846 September 10 Item 56, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Terms for the surrender of Nauvoo agreed between the Nauvoo trustees, anti-mormon leaders, and Andrew Johnston of Quincy. Signed by A. W. Babbitt, Joseph L. Heywood, and John S. Fullmer, Nauvoo trustees, and Thomas S. Brockman, commander of anti- Mormon possee and John Carlin, Hancock County special constable. Overlapping second page is O. M. Hatch receipt to Moses Ingersoll, 27 September Includes typescript copy. Quincy Citizens' meeting notes, 1846 September 13 Item 57, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Notes of meeting with Andrew Johnson, chairman, and L. Bull Jr., secretary. Thomas S. Brockman letter, Nauvoo, Illinois to Henry Stephens, 1846 September 13 Item 58, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports attack on Nauvoo and requests call out of Stephens's brigade. Includes lines from Hancock County special constable John Carlin. Andrew Johnston letter, Quincy, Illinois to Thomas S. Brockman and Benjamin Clifford, 1846 September 13 Item 59, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Offers mediation in Nauvoo conflict; reports Quincy meeting and resolutions. Addressed to Brockman as commander of anti-mormon forces and Clifford as commander of Nauvoo defense forces. Quincy Committee meeting minutes, 1846 September 14 Item 60, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Proceedings to mediate the conflict between anti-mormon forces and Nauvoo. Includes list of committee members. Church History Library 22 Oct

22 Agreement, 1846 September Item 61, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Agreement for an armed company to join Colonel Singleton's camp near Carthage in view to settle difficulties. First name listed is that of O. C. Skinner. Hawkins Taylor and H. J. Campbell letter, Keokuk [Iowa] to Thomas S. Brockman, 1846 September 14 Item 62, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports arrival at Keokuk and that the Iowa governor has ordered call out of county militia to rendevous at Montrose. Plan of amicable admustment, 1846 September 14 Item 63, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Suggests arbitration in Nauvoo conflict. Andrew Johnston letter, Moseley's Farm [Illinois] to Thomas S. Brockman, Camp Nauvoo, 1846 September 15 Item 64, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Informs Brockman that Brockman's ultimatum has not yet been submitted to the people of Nauvoo. Andrew Johnston letter, Moseley's Farm [Illinois] to Benjamin Clifford and Thomas S. Brockman, 1846 September 15 Item 65, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns additional resolution to his communication of 13 September. Draft copy (see #67). Copy of General Brockman's ultimatum, Camp Nauvoo [Illinois], 1846 September 15 Item 66, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Brockman's final propositions to the officer commanding Nauvoo and the trustees. Andrew Johnston letter, Mosely's Farm [Illinois] to Thomas S. Brockman, Mormon Camp, Nauvoo, 1846 September 15 Item 67, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Letter copy. Contains Quincy Committee's proposals to end conflict and restore peace. Church History Library 22 Oct

23 Thomas S. Brockman letter, Camp Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 15 Item 68, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Acknowledges recipt of Johnston's communication offering mediation. Benjamin Clifford letter, Headquarters Illinois Volunteers to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 15 Item 69, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Acknowledges Johnston's communication and will communicate under a flag of truce as soon as hostilities from Brockman have ceased. Report of visit to Anti-Mormon camp, 1846 September 15 Item 70, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 First page only. Surrender propositions, undated Item 71, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Draft. Andrew Johnston letter, Mosely's Farm [Illinois], 1846 September 15 Item 72, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Lists proposals to end conflict. First page only. Benjamin Clifford letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 15 Item 73, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Explains recent firing of guns contrary to cease fire. Thomas S. Brockman letter, Camp Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnson, 1846 September 15 Item 74, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Unable to accede to all proposals, and offers his final proposal. First page only. Benjamin Clifford letter to Andrew Johnson, 1846 September 15 Item 75, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Submits Nauvoo proposals. Church History Library 22 Oct

24 Quincy Committee resolutions, 1846 September 15 Item 76, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Andrew Johnson letter, Mosely's Farm [Illinois] to Thomas S. Brockman, Camp Nauvoo [Illinois], 1846 September 15 Item 77, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Cover for letter from the commander of the Nauvoo forces. Copy. Andrew Johnson letter, Mosely's Farm [ILlinois] to Benjamin Clifford, 1846 September 15 Item 78, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports that propositions submitted by the committee were rejected by Brockman, and encloses Brockman's ultimatum. Quincy Committee resolutions, 1846 September 16 Item 79, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Benjamin Clifford letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 16 Item 80, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Cover for Brockman's communication of 16 September 1846 with surrender terms. Nauvoo trustees acceptance, undated Item 81, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Acceptance of Brockman's terms of surrender by A. W. Babbitt, Joseph L. Heywood, and John S. Fullmer. Andrew Johnson letter, Mosely's Farm [Illinois] to Benjamin Clifford, A. W. Babbitt, Joseph L. Heywood, and John S. Fullmer, 1846 September 16 Item 82, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports that their communication would be forwarded to Brockman, and sends resolutions. Andrew Johnson letter, Mosely's Farm [Illinois] to Thomas S. Brockman, 1846 September 16 Item 83, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Cover for communication from the Nauvoo trustees and Major Clifford. Church History Library 22 Oct

25 Thomas S. Brockman letter, Camp Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 16 Item 84, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Agrees to certain propositions offered by the Nauvoo trustees. Thomas S. Brockman letter, Camp Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 16 Item 85, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Rejects propositions. Articles of accomodation, treaty and agreement, 1846 September 16 Item 86, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Between Nauvoo trustees and Thomas S. Brockman and John Carlin. First page only. Benjamin Clifford Jr. letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Andrew Johnston, 1846 September 16 Item 87, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports that order has been given to withdraw his forces from Nauvoo. Quincy Committee resolutions, Clark's Farm [Illinois], 1846 September 17 Item 88, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Andrew Johnston letter, Nauvoo [Illinois] to Thomas S. Brockman, 1846 September 18 Item 89, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports the withdrawal from Nauvoo of the Quincy Committee. Quincy Committee report, 1846 September 19 Item 90, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports settlement of the difficulties at Nauvoo; with resolutions. Quincy public meeting minutes, 1846 September 19 Item 91, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Robert Bennion, chairman, and A. Jonas, secretary. Church History Library 22 Oct

26 North Ward militia volunteers, 1846 Item 92, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Includes names of Andrew Johnston, Henry Asbury, and A. Jonas. Thomas Brockman letter, Sterling, Illinois to Andrew Johnston and Henry Asbury, 1847 January 17 Item 93, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports actions during the Mormon War and current conditions in Nauvoo. Joseph Hatchet letter, Green Plains, Illinois to John Morrison and James Stark, Springfield, Illinois, 1847 January 27 Item 94, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Also signed by Levi Williams and Samuel Knox. Requests payment for Hancock County troops' services during the Mormon War. Hancock County citizens' petition, 1847 January Item 95, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 To the Illinois legislature requesting payment for service during the Mormon War in June Includes signatures. Melgar Counchman letter to Henry Stephens, 1847 May 1 Item 96, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Cover for order to raise militia volunteers as Hancock County sheriff. James Cameron letter to Mr. Brattle, 1848 April 30 Item 97, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns his difficulties with Mormons in Hancock County during the recent Mormon War. J. H. Mulholland letter to Thomas Sharp, 1849 September 9 Item 98, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Warns Sharp about Mormon plots against him. Church History Library 22 Oct

27 Orsimus Turner letter, Rochester [New York] to Thomas Gregg, 1851 September 22 Item 99, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Requests source materials relating to Mormonism for a history of Mormonism. W. H. Holeman letter, circa 1852 Item 100, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Letter fragment. Indian agent in Utah Territory. Relates incident involving Brigham Young and polygamy. Includes typescript. W. W. Drummond letter, Great Salt Lake City, Utah to Messrs. Warren and Edmunds, Quincy, Illinois, 1856 April 30 Item 101, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Refers to business matters involving the late Orson Spencer. Katharine C. Bermingham letter extract, 1950 Item 102, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Typescript extract of Bermingham's 10 February 1950 letter to Paul M. Angle concerning the diary of her husband's grandfather, Twiss Bermingham. Twiss Bermingham diary, 1856 April-September Item 103, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Typescript copy of Bermingham's diary entries recording travel as a Mormon convert from Ireland, with account ending with 21 September 1856 entry near Fort Bridger. William Lynch letter, Great Salt Lake City [Utah] Utah to John F. Kinney, 1864 February 11 Item 104, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns personal matters. Refers to William C. Staines. John Taylor letter Great Salt Lake City [Utah] to John F. Kinney, 1864 March 2 Item 105, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns Orson Pratt's passport to Austria and Germany. Signed by Taylor. Church History Library 22 Oct

28 George A. Smith letter, Great Salt Lake City [Utah] to John F. Kinney, 1864 November 28 Item 106, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Briefly relates news from Salt Lake City. Text is in handwriting of Thomas Bullock and signed by George A. Smith. Daniel H. Wells letter, Twelve Mile Creek [Utah] to Robert T. Burton, Salt Lake City [Utah], 1866 June 17 Item 107, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Wells as Utah militia commander informs Burton about Circleville and Indian attack (Black Hawk War). Brigham Young letter, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1868 September Item 108, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Addressed to Young's railroad contract workers, urging them to push the work ahead during warm weather. Signed by Young. Includes typescript. George A. Smith letter, Salt Lake City, Utah to John M. Stout, New York [City], 1869 April 21 Item 109, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Responds to Stout's letter to Brigham Young, giving the tenets of Mormonism. Signed by Smith. Emma Smith Bidamon letter, Nauvoo, Illinois to Joseph Smith [III], 1870 January 21 Item 110, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 To her son about a letter from James Arlington Bennet. Note about George Q. Cannon letter, 1929 October 29 Item 111, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Refers to George Q. Cannon's letter of 1876 (see item 112). Includes business card of Sam H. Goodwin. George Q. Cannon letter, Washington DC, 1876 June 30 Item 112, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 To unknown recipient concerning Indian relics obtained by Professor Barfoot of the Salt Lake Museum. Church History Library 22 Oct

29 Sidney Rigdon: a report of a lecture he delivered forty years ago in Meadville, undated Item 113, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Manuscript copy of Pittsburg Telegram article of 24 August R. Patterson letter, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to James T. Cobb, 1881 Item 114, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Identifies John Murdock as the source for the Pittsburg Telegram article of 24 August 1876 about Sidney Rigdon. John Taylor letter, Salt Lake City [Utah] to Thomas [Gregg], Hamilton, Illinois, 1878 August 10 Item 115, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Refers Gregg to Daniel H. Wells for information for Gregg's Hancock County history. Signed by Taylor. W. W. Blair letter, Sandwich, Illinois to Joseph Smith [III], 1878 December 9 Item 116, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Warns against George J. Adams. Includes typescript. L. W. Briggs letter, Wheelers Grove, Iowa to Joseph Smith [III], 1879 March 30 Item 117, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns RLDS conference and doctrine. Joseph Smith [III] letter, Plano, Illinois to Albert D. Hagar, Chicago, Illinois, 1879 July 16 Item 118, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Informs Hagar, secretary of the Historical Society of Chicago, that books he ordered had not been sent; also states that he has no original letters that he can send at present. Henry A. Stebbins letter, Plano, Illinois to Albert D. Hagar, Chicago, Illinois, 1879 July 18 Item 119, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Sends books as instructed. Church History Library 22 Oct

30 Joseph Smith [III] letter, Plano, Illinois to Albert D. Hagar, Chicago, Illinois, 1880 October 22 Item 120, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns letters written by Joseph Smith to Emma Smith that came into his possession after his mother's death. Lawrence Conover letter, Plano, Illinois to Albert D. Hagar, 1880 October 28 Item 121, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Conover, as RLDS Board of Publication secretary, sends copy of "Life of Joseph the Prophet and History of the Reorganized Church." S. S. Harding letter, Milam [Indiana] to Thomas H. Gregg, 1882 January 6 Item 122, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Refers to an early visit with Joseph Smith Sr., Lucy Mack Smith, and Martin Harris when portions of the Book of Mormon manuscript were read to him. Includes typescript with information about other Harding letters. Cornelia Paddock letter, Salt Lake [Utah] to Thomas Gregg, 1882 March 3 Item 123, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns her works on Mormonism and refers to the Spaulding manuscript. Also refers to Arthur Pratt and his mother, Sarah Pratt. S. S. Harding letter, Milan, Indiana to [Thomas Gregg], 1882 March 13 Item 124, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Cover letter for Harding's fifty-eight page manuscript. W. Windom letter, Washington [DC] to Thomas Gregg, 1882 June 4 Item 125, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns Gregg's acquaintance with Windom's parents in Belmont County, Ohio, and refers to the current Mormon political question. S. S. Harding letter, Milan, Indiana to Thomas Gregg, 1882 November 20 Item 126, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 States that his manuscript was intended as a reference work rather than publication. Church History Library 22 Oct

31 Nancy Alexander statement, undated Item 127, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Alexander, whose father, William Smith, moved to Kirtland, Ohio in 1836, refers to stories told by Polly Beswick about Joseph Smith and Vienna Jaques. Typescript copy. Moses Thompson statement, undated Item 128, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Claims that Joseph Smith Sr. as a boy lived with Thompson's father, Thomas Thompson, in Cornish, New Hampshire. Typescript copy, signed. Mrs. Alexander's statement, undated Item 129, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Printed copy of Nancy Alexander's statement (see item 127). John A. Prickett letter, Edwardsville, Illinois to E. B. Washburn, 1884 May 19 Item 130, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Concerns deposit of original 10 July 1844 letter to Prickett from S. O. Williams. Includes typescript of 1884 letter and also of 1844 letter. N. W. Bliss letter, Chicago [Illinois] to Albert D. Hagar, 1884 July 16 Item 131, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 States that he has the original treaty under which Nauvoo was evacuated in Kate Field letter, South Norwalk, Connecticut, 1884 July 25 Item 132, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Reports visits to Kirtland, Ohio and Palymra, New York to interview the last of the past generation about Mormonism. Also refers to her visit with Thomas Gregg. J. C. Dowen statement, 1885 January 20 Item 133, Override DC:idr0001/f0003, Reel 1 Tells of his early activities as a justice of the peace in Kirtland, Ohio, and refers to Joseph Smith, Martin Harris, Sidney Rigdon, and Brigham Young. He also refers to Philastus Hurlbut and the Spaulding manuscript, and of being present at the Kirtland Temple cornerstone dedication. Church History Library 22 Oct