Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Alonzo C. Jackson letters to Alonzo C. Paige and Harriet Paige
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Manuscripts
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
Collection of items related to Alonzo Orson Perry and Mormon history. Includes a biography of Perry by Almeda Perry Brown, a family history of his wife Ann Janette Stowell Perry (1849-1912), a mission certificate signed by Brigham Young (1876), a certificate of his residence at Mill Ward in the Uintah Stake (1899), a copy of a certificate of his ordination as high priest (1907), Also includes a printed pamphlet of a revelation given through John Taylor relating to George Teasdale and Heber J. Grant and copies of two photographs of Egyptian papyrus reputed to be Joseph Smith's Book of Abraham.
mssHM 74300-74306
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Manuscripts
This is just the cover to a letter by Felton to fellow educator George Barrell Emerson. It includes Felton's wax seal and his signature: "C. C. Felton." The Library does not have the letter.
mssHM 79210
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Manuscripts
Jackson mentions that Colonel Christmas is delivering his letter and a variety of garden seeds; he reports on stable fires and that he was able to save his horse from the fire. He also reports that he has caught a cold which is now in his chest and discusses plans for cotton planting and apple trees; expresses concerns over her relationship with the servants.
mssHM 22927
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Jackson discusses how he spent his birthday and the receiving of the gold medal awarded by Congress in appreciation of victory at New Orleans, February 27, 1815 during the War of 1812. Is sending advice to his son, particularly about his education, the importance of being truthful; he also reports on his health and the weather.
mssHM 23062
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Jackson discusses his health and state of his injured arm, his admiration for Lieutenant Harmon Hays, and mentions preparing for a movement from Fort Strother. He also discusses Theodore and Lyncoya, two Native American infants that Jackson was in the process of adopting. He mentions the recent death of Theodore, who died after his arrival at the Hermitage, and arrangements for Lyncoya to be sent to his home.
mssHM 22991