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Rawson, J. F., fl. 1894 to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.127 Author/Creator: Rawson, J. F., fl. 1894 Place Written: Hanesville, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1894 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 14.9 cm Order a Copy

Changing his statement regarding the case between Cyrus Rawson and P. B. Peterson. He now states that there was 15 feet between the two men when Cyrus picked up the hatchet.

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

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