Diaries and letters, 1849-1860.

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Diaries and letters, 1849-1860.

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Seven handwritten volumes (eight books) plus typescripts which focus on William Farrer's Hawaiian Mission, 1850-1854. Volume one contains accounts of his work in the California gold fields prior to his mission call. Volume seven is entirely in the Hawaiian language. Also included are photocopies of typescripts of 71 letters written to and by Farrer when he served in the Hawaiiam Islands.

2 boxes (1 linear foot).

Harold B. Lee Library

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Farrer, William, 1821-1906

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Convert to the Mormon Church in 1842. He was called to go to California in the "Mormon Gold-mining Mission of 1849." From there, he was called to serve on a mission in Hawaii, 1850-1854. He helped translate the Book of Mormon into the Hawaiian language and lived in Provo when he returned to Utah. From the description of Diaries and letters, 1849-1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122550383 William Farrer (1821-1906) was a Mormon convert and missionary. ...