Church Business--President-in-Exile, 1887 April 13-June 4

File — Box: 1B, Folder: 35

Identifier: A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence that includes patents and claims of the Emma Mine; a subsidy for the purchase of a violin to be used for church services; John Taylor's declension to investigate colonization in Peru; a letter encouraging Mormon business owners to pressure eastern firms into influencing Congress; correspondence with the Mormon delegation sent to New York to gain eastern support; a letter concerning the discovery of red pine timber in Woodruff Canyon for construction of the Salt Lake Temple; and a petition from the proprietor of the Valley House for assistance in keeping the only Mormon-run hotel solvent.

Dates

1887 April 13-June 4

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.