Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Hampton C. Godbe papers (1864-1990) consist of materials collected by Godbe documenting the life of his grandfather, William S. Godbe, in preparation for a proposed biography. Included are correspondence, notes, articles, and memorabilia. Principal subjects discussed in the collection are Hiram B. Clawson and his family, the Godbeite movement, Brigham Young, mining and business affairs in Utah Territory, polygamy, and early Utah newspapers. Also included are additional research notes of...

Scope and Contents She writes that she misses them, also expresses concern over money issues.

Scope and Contents June 28, 1864: She writes of her aunt's funeral, the theatre being open, the wedding of Mary Ann, the death of Mrs. Cox, and the prevalence of measles; October 11, 1868: Writes that Anne is sick with the flu; December 4, 1873: Chides him for not writing, says Willie got home safe, describes Willie and Alfred meeting, her headaches, tells him to tell Samuel she misses him, and she hopes he prospers; January 29, 1874: Tells him of the death of Mrs. Teasdale, and that Anthony is a father; January...

Scope and Contents August 12, 1868: Thanks him for letter but angry there is no return address, tells him she wishes she could make him happy like Bro. Harrison, tells him Frank and Sammy had gone to Bear River, says she has one item of news she will save until she sees him; March 26, 1869: Hopes he doesn't feel "unkindly" toward her, apologizes for something she said; May 24, 1869: Says she has not heard from him, hopes he is safely lodged. Went to the theatre with Annie and her children, spent a day with Mary's...

Scope and Contents October 10, 1868: Clara says Anne is sick with dysentery, and Clara is lonesome. Samuel adds a note telling his father he wants to go to Bear River; June 22, 1871: Clara asks him to take her out in a buggy on the fourth of July. She also writes to her mother: "I have no father and no one to cheer me but you."

Scope and Contents The President of the Council informs him George Cannon has filed a charge against him with the High Council. Godbe is charged with "harboring apostasy."

Scope and Contents Godbe tells Young he is still his servant, despite their differences.

Scope and Contents Godbe accuses Smith of acting in ignorance, bigotry and conceit.

Scope and Contents January 17, 1871: Stenhouse writes about business precautions and putting jealousies behind them; February 12, 1871: Stenhouse tells Godbe that Elias and he must never expose themselves, not even to family. He says Godbe can trust him; February 13, 1871: Stenhouse writes about money for the printing office, and about Annie's wish to leave Godbe; September 17, 1877: Godbe writes to Campbell, Cullen and Co. regarding bullion and smelting facilities; March 24, 1881: to Mary Hampton Godbe from E....

Scope and Contents January 9, 1882: To his mother, asking for clothes from home to be sent to him at Antimony; January 15, 1882: Tells his mother that his father's health is improved, but life is lonely and cold; February 12, 1882: He has just returned from a trip to Beaver. Says his father shouldn't work so hard; February 13, 1882: Says stocks are up again so he can buy supplies for the grocery store; February 27, 1882: Says they have finished the work on the concentrator, tells her a little girl has died of...