Mormon temple burns to the ground...
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November 15, 1848
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1848 This newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."
Near the back is an article under: "Miscellaneous" which begins: "The Mormon Temple at Nauvoo was set on fire on the morning of the 9th ult. and burned down...the people being stupefied with horror and amazement at the vandalism..." with much more. Included is a nice description of the Temple (see). takes most of a column.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, great condition.
Near the back is an article under: "Miscellaneous" which begins: "The Mormon Temple at Nauvoo was set on fire on the morning of the 9th ult. and burned down...the people being stupefied with horror and amazement at the vandalism..." with much more. Included is a nice description of the Temple (see). takes most of a column.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, great condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
