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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. ; 30.5 x 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.

Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896

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