Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896 [Collection of 8 documents related to Mormonism is Utah. Decimalized.]

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GLC#
GLC05493
Type
Header Record
Date
1862-1893
Author/Creator
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896
Title
[Collection of 8 documents related to Mormonism is Utah. Decimalized.]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
8 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896
Mormons
Westward Expansion
Religion
Frontiers and Exploration
Immigration and Migration

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GLC05493.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to his mother and sisters

10 June 1862

Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896

Written while at a stop near Devils Gate while traveling east to Bluff City, Tennessee from Utah with a wagon train. Discusses various aspects of travel, camp, and life on the trail. Describes the perils of river crossings, particularly the...

GLC05493.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Russell

June 1862

Russell, Sallie, fl. 1862

Three letters on one sheet from Sallie Russell, Belle Russell, and Pennie Russell to their brother, who had left Salt Lake City on the overland trail. Sallie provides family news. She also discusses the force amassing to confront the Morrisites (a...

GLC05493.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to John T. Caine

10 May 1870

Williams, J., fl. 1790

Comments on managing the Salt Lake Theatre with Hiram Clawson, and having to pay all the proceeds to the landlord. He mentions that Clawson brought up Caine's situation (taking up residence in Washington, D.C. in order to protest anti-Mormon federal...

GLC05493.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to her sister

January 27, 1871

McCallaugh, Elizabeth, fl. 1871

Written to her sister in the Mormon church, not by blood. Discusses family news and her desire to move to Utah. She lacks the means to make the journey and asks if money could be sent to her. She comments: "I hear Brigham Young is the wealthiest...

GLC05493.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to her sister

18 March 1876

Anderson, Eva, fl. 1876

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Joe

1893

Carpenter, George, fl. 1893

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Son Joseph

February 10, 1893

Alder, John, fl. 1893

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
Collection Item
Letterbook

[Samuel Russell, Letter Book].

1862-1893

Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896

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