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February 25, 1891

Johnson, Chris, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Dahlin

Asking the date on which he bought 40 acres of land from Peterson.

GLC05756.097

4 April 1893

Johnson, Chris, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to High Council of Weber Stake

Lodging complaint against Hans J. Peterson for fraud in selling Johnson's land in Kanesville.

GLC05756.098

February 18, 1891

Johnson, Chris, fl. 1891

Autograph document

Title: to Brother Peter Peterson

Copy. Complaining that Hans Peterson has lied and swindled him out of more than $100.

GLC05756.073