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Peterson, H. J. to C. Johnson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.104 Author/Creator: Peterson, H. J. Place Written: Hanesville, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1891 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.9 x 14.2 cm. Order a Copy

He will not accept Johnson's offer. He claims not to owe Johnson any money and pities him for being willing to spend $100 to collect $52.50 which he does not even have coming to him.

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Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844

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