1915 · [Salt Lake City]
by Lambourne, Alfred [Heber J. Grant]
[Salt Lake City], 1915. ALS. Bifolium. 2pp. [16 cm x 26 cm] manuscript letter in ink. In this letter Lambourne references a book the Grant sent him 'The Flying Squadron,' which was a pro-prohibition work that Grant sent out to friends in 1915. Excellent association letter.
'Pres. Heber J. Grant, Dear Friend, Apropos of the gift which you made one for New Year's speeches of the Flying Squadron - I would like you to look over the little book which I send. By the inscription on the first page you will see that the book was purchased by me who a mere boy. The money with which I purchased it was earned in the Salt Lake Theatre when I was Scene Painter's Assistant. My idea in having you look at the book is for your time a reminder as it were of the book that you sent me. Also it will show you my predictions in form of temperence. Most Sincerely, Alfred Lambourne."
Alfred Lamourne (1840-1926) was a writer and landscape painter of the Rocky Mountain School who painted panoramic pictures of natural scenery in the western United States. He converted to the LDS Church and immigrated to Salt Lake City from England in 1866. Alfred Lambourne began painting scenery for the Salt Lake Theater soon after his arrival. Although he had had some informal instruction, he was primarily self-taught.
Heber J. Grant (1856-1945) was the seventh prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he held the position the second longest (26 years) behind only Brigham Young (30 years). He was known for guiding the Church through some of its toughest times including the Great Depression and World War II. (Inventory #: 10554)
'Pres. Heber J. Grant, Dear Friend, Apropos of the gift which you made one for New Year's speeches of the Flying Squadron - I would like you to look over the little book which I send. By the inscription on the first page you will see that the book was purchased by me who a mere boy. The money with which I purchased it was earned in the Salt Lake Theatre when I was Scene Painter's Assistant. My idea in having you look at the book is for your time a reminder as it were of the book that you sent me. Also it will show you my predictions in form of temperence. Most Sincerely, Alfred Lambourne."
Alfred Lamourne (1840-1926) was a writer and landscape painter of the Rocky Mountain School who painted panoramic pictures of natural scenery in the western United States. He converted to the LDS Church and immigrated to Salt Lake City from England in 1866. Alfred Lambourne began painting scenery for the Salt Lake Theater soon after his arrival. Although he had had some informal instruction, he was primarily self-taught.
Heber J. Grant (1856-1945) was the seventh prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he held the position the second longest (26 years) behind only Brigham Young (30 years). He was known for guiding the Church through some of its toughest times including the Great Depression and World War II. (Inventory #: 10554)
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