Williams, J., fl. 1790 to John T. Caine

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GLC#
GLC05493.03-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
10 May 1870
Author/Creator
Williams, J., fl. 1790
Title
to John T. Caine
Place Written
Salt Lake City, Utah
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

Comments on managing the Salt Lake Theatre with Hiram Clawson, and having to pay all the proceeds to the landlord. He mentions that Clawson brought up Caine's situation (taking up residence in Washington, D.C. in order to protest anti-Mormon federal legislation) to Brigham Young, who wishes that Caine stay in the capital. Williams is sending what money he is able. Discusses Leo Hudson playing at the theatre while sick, and their difficulties in their business interactions with her. Mentions that "the Japs were nice people" when they played at the theatre. Williams and Clawson spoke with Brigham Young about George Francis Train giving lectures. Discusses other difficulties in business.

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