John Taylor, Martyrdom Account
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Source Note
, martyrdom account; handwriting of ; 67 pages; CHL.For more information on the History Drafts, see Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.
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Insertion in unidentified handwriting.
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John Taylor handwriting begins.
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