Mason Brayman papers, 1843-1892 (bulk 1846)

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Mason Brayman papers, 1843-1892 (bulk 1846)

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Letters written to him relating mainly to Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois. Included are an account by Nelson Montgomery of Joseph Smith's interviews with Indians in 1843; letters concerning legal and tax matters, the Mormon question and anti-Mormon forces; a portion of an anonymous statement on Mormons; a pass for Brayman; etc.

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Brayman, Mason, 1813-1895

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Brayman was born in Buffalo, New York on May 23, 1813. Raised with a Calvinist outlook and a hatred of liquor, he was apprenticed to a printer at the age of 17. Five years later he became editor of a local newspaper. In addition to his work with newspapers, he studied law and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1836. The year after his admission to the bar, Brayman married his wife, Mary. She was a direct descendant of Roger Williams and the union produced two daughters and a son. Following h...

Smith, Joseph, jr., 1805-1844

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First president of the Mormon Church and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois. From the description of Arrest warrant, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367395229 First president of the Mormon Church and Illinois militia leader. From the description of Letter, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435774 Founder of the Mormon Church and its first president. From the description of Diaries, 1832-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122609014 ...