Letter signed George Emery, St. Louis, to Mother. Regarding Mormons. They are a curious set of People, their belief is that the higher a Minister is the more wives he is entitled to. The head of that Church has sixty wives and God knows how many children. Regarding spiritualism. I went to a meeting [where we] all sat around a table, placing our hand flat on the top. A short time after we was seated, the Table raised itself three times, by which token we was informed that there was a Spirit in the room, who wished to communicate with someone in the room. The Spirit was my Father. He said he was very happy, that he was in the fifth Circle, that is a most happy circle. He knew of the Death of Aunt Martha, had seen her, she was happy and in the fourth Circle, that is good for a woman. Individuals mentioned: Wesley, Anne Young, Hawtry the Tailor[?], and Chapman., 1854 Feb 26
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Dates
- 1854 Feb 26
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.7 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes; 1 oversize folder))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository