Samuel Francis journal, 1850-1857.

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Samuel Francis journal, 1850-1857.

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Journal of Samuel Francis kept from 1850-1857, while he was serving a mission in England, Italy, and Switzerland. Contains a photocopy of the original journal, a photocopy of a typescript of the journal, several pedigree charts, and a biographical sketch. The journal is 245 pages long on pages that measure approximately 7-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches.

3 folders (0.25 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8213547

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Francis, Samuel, 1830-1906

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