Microfilm of David Lewis' notes while serving as an Indian agent for Brigham Young on the Parley P. Pratt exploring trip to Southern Utah and from an 1855 trip he was called on to search the mountains of northern and central Utah for minerals used in glazing. In both instances Lewis describes his travel and exploration, recording the ordinary occurrences of each day in addition to noting experiences with Native Americans. Of particular interest is Lewis' 22-page dictionary of an unidentified Native American language. The Huntington also has a printed photostat of the diary (FAC 1428). All inquiries about this item should be directed to the H. Russell Smith Foundation Curator of Western Historical Manuscripts at the Huntington Library, San Marino, CA. Microfilm. San Marino, Calif. : Huntington Library Photographic Dept., 1952. 1 microfilm reel : negative 35 mm. Forms part of the Manuscripts Department's Mormon file, c.1805-1995. David Lewis (1814-1855) was born in Kentucky, the son of Neriah Lewis and Mary Moss. At the age of 20 he married Duritha Trail and in 1835 they were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thereafter they moved to Missouri to gather with their fellow Mormons. Lewis was a survivor of the Haun's Mill Massacre. He and his family later settled in Utah, and Lewis died in Parowan in 1855.
Lewis, David, -1855 Indian agents--Utah Indians of North America--Utah Indians of North America--Utah--Languages Mormons--Utah--History--19th century Utah--Description and travel Utah--History--19th century 1852-1857 1857 Diaries Utah 19th century. (aat)
Source
Mormon Manuscripts at the Huntington Library Mormonism and the West, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Microfilm of original loaned by Luella Dalton, October 6, 1958.
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