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Wilson, James, 1742-1798 to the High Council of Weber Stake

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.064 Author/Creator: Wilson, James, 1742-1798 Place Written: Ogden, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 February 1892 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

He is ready of arbitration but Brother Read first refused to accept his man [i.e. his arbitrator] and then refused to accept the decision of the High Council.

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

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