Identifier |
J_bx01fd02_002 |
Title |
bx01fd02_p01a |
Article Title(s) |
Letter, Sheldon Jackson to Rev. Robert G. McNiece, dated October 5, 1895 |
Page |
1a |
Subject |
Letters; Schools--Japan; Schools--South Africa; Schools--South America; Schools--Utah; Education--Utah--History; Synods; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Latter Day Saints |
OCR Text |
Show [Continued from previous page.] <br> [estab]lished schools in Japan, South Africa and the South American republics. He has** His* full power and the influence that he has* exerted in the educational systems of the world, is but little known or appreciated. I feel that it is a special providence of God that we can secure the assistance of such a man in the formative period of our college. I know that you will find it a privilege to enjoy his company. You will find that Utah is not altogether an unknown section to him*, that he has quietly had a hand in influencing certain movements in Utah, years ago. I think, upon one or two occasions he was quietly** secretly* sent by the President to Utah to make special investigations, which he did so judiciously that the object of his visit was unsuspected by the Mormons. <br> Wishing you a pleasant meeting of Synod, I remain <br> Very truly yours, <br> Sheldon Jackson* <br> General Agent of Education. <br><br><br> * handwritten inserts in original typewritten document <br> ** typed in original document but crossed out by author <br><br> |
Further Information |
In this letter to Robert G. McNiece, Sheldon Jackson writes about the work of General John Eaton in establishing schools in Japan, South Africa and South America. He advises Mr. McNiece to seek General Eaton's aid in forming a college in Salt Lake City, Utah, when the general comes to visit. Mr. Jackson then notes at the end of the letter General Eaton's past experience in Utah and wishes Mr. McNiece a good meeting with the Synod. |
Creator |
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909 |
Date |
1895-10-05 |
Format |
application/pdf |
Source |
Letter, Sheldon Jackson to Rev. Robert G. McNiece, October 5, 1895 |
Spatial Coverage |
Utah; Salt Lake City (Utah); Japan; South Africa; South America |
People |
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909; McNiece, Robert G. (Robert Gibson), 1839-1913; Eaton (General) |
Setname |
wc_tw |
ID |
1095808 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6639nn6/1095808 |