Robert Peirce letter. 1848 August 31.

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Robert Peirce letter. 1848 August 31.

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Collection includes a photocopy and transcript of a letter written by Peirce in Salt Lake City, Utah to his relatives in Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. In the letter, Peirce reflects on the pioneer travels of 1847, including the death of his daughter in Winter Quarters, loss of livestock during journey, and his new home in Utah. He pleads with his family to pray about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a post script note, he organizes some financial matters. The typescript adds a brief biography and notes about the letter, including footnotes for all names and families mentioned. Letter is dated August 31, 1848.

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8235421

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Pierce family.

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Peirce, Robert, 1797-1884

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Robert Peirce (1797-1884) was a farmer in Utah. Robert Peirce, son of Thomas Peirce and Margaret Trimble, was born April 11, 1797 in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania and died in East Mill Creek, Salt Lake County, Utah on March 27, 1884. He married Hannah Harvey, daughter of Eli and Mary Painter Harvey, January 23, 1821 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. From the guide to the Robert Peirce letter, 1848 August 31, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)...

Latter-day Saints' College (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formed in 1830 in New York by Joseph Smith, Jr. Its members later migrated to the American West, specifically the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Shortly after the founding, missionaries were sent out to teach their message. From the guide to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flannel board missionary discussions, Circa 1950-1970, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) The documents in this collection span the early year...