Richards, Willard 1804-1854

Epistol cyffredinol cyntaf oddiwrth Brif Lywyddiaeth Eglwys Iesu Grist o Saint y Dyddiau Diweddaf, o Ddyffryn y Llyn Halen Fawr by Brigham Young ( Book )
1 edition published in 1849 in Welsh and held by 2 libraries worldwide

Address by Willard Richards ( Book )
2 editions published in 1850 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Whereas a council of the authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at Nauvoo, have this day received a communication from Henry Asbury, John P. Robbins, Albert J. Pearson, P.A. Goodwin, J.N. Ralston, M. Rogers, and E. Conyers, Messrs. committee of the citizens of Quincy, requesting us to "communicate in writing our disposition and intention at this time, particularly with regard to removing to some place by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( Book )
2 editions published in 1845 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

A card: to whom it may concern by Willard Richards ( Book )
2 editions published in 1851 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Letter, 1843 by Jennetta Richards ( )
3 editions published in 1843 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter dated 4 July 1843, written in Nauvoo, Illinois, and addressed to Wealthy Richards, then living in Richmond, Massachusetts. Also included are some comments by Willard Richards. Jennetta writes about her recent illness saying she was baptized seven times to recover her health. She also tells about life in Nauvoo and some of Willard's activities. Jennetta also talks about a recent arrest of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith.

Jennetta Richards letters, 1841-1848 by Jennetta Richards ( Book )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Five holograph letters plus typescripts of each. All of the letters were written to the family of Jennetta Richards (d. 1845) in England. Three are by Jennetta and were composed in Nauvoo, Illinois. They are largely concerned with family matters. One dated 8 July 1844 tells of the assassination of the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith (1805-1844).

A memorial to congress for the construction of a great national central railroad, 1852 by Utah ( )
2 editions published in 1852 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Handwritten legislative motion passed by the Utah territorial legislature on 3 March 1852. The item was signed by Brigham Young (1801-1877), "governor;" Willard Richards (1804-1854), "Pres. of the Council;" and William W. Phelps (1792-1872), "Speaker of the House of Rep." The measure requests that the federal government build a railroad across the United States.

An act to create the office of a county treasurer in each county of the Territory of Utah and to define the duties thereof, 1852 by Utah ( )
2 editions published in 1852 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Handwritten legislative act passed by the Utah territorial legislature on 3 Feb. 1852. The item was signed by Brigham Young (1801-1877), "Governor;" Willard Richards (1804-1854), "President of the Council;" and William W. Phelps (1792-1872), "Speaker of the House of Rep." The measure establishes the office of county treasurer in the counties of the Utah territory.

An act authorizing Thomas Moore to erect a Ferry on Green Riier, 1852 by Brigham Young ( )
2 editions published in 1852 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Original proclamation endorsed by Willard Richards, W. W. Phelps, and Brigham Young. The document is an act authorizing Thomas Moore to erect a ferry on the Green River. The act discusses the fares that would be charged for its use. The document also states the penalty for running unauthorized ferries.

An act regulating elections, 1852 ( )
2 editions published in 1852 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
One handwritten document. The item is a draft of a law regulating the election procedures in the Utah Territory. It is signed by Brigham Young, Willard Richards, and William W. Phelps.