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Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion The case of John Melvain

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.001 Author/Creator: Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion Place Written: North Odgen, Utah Type: Autograph document signed Date: 28 June 1878 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 26.2 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

Charges brought against John Melvain on March 31, 1878 for borrowing money from Samuel Eggles and for conduct unworthy of fellowship, including drunkenness.

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

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