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Johnson, A.J., fl. 1887 to High Council of Weber Stake

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.103 Author/Creator: Johnson, A.J., fl. 1887 Place Written: Huntsville, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1893 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.9 cm, Width: 14.6 cm Order a Copy

Testifying that he heard Christian Johnson say he was surprised to learn the his land had been sold to another man. He had deeded it to Peterson. He also states that Johnson's testimony concerning this was struck from the first court trial.

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

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