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McKay, David, ? to President L.W. Shurtliff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05756.156 Author/Creator: McKay, David, ? Place Written: Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1877-1900 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

An appeal asking what should be done in the matter of Brother Peterson who refuses to comply with the decision of the court.

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

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