John W. Young, 1872 February 08, 1876 May 19, 1871 March 02

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15-16

Identifier: I

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Scope and Contents

February 8, 1872 Salt Lake City to (Salt Lake City); John W. Young to President Brigham Young, Dear Father
Business letter concerning John W. getting control of Brigham Young's shares of stock in a certain company not named.
May 19, 1876 - Birmingham, Connecticut, to Salt Lake City; John W. Young to George W. Thatcher
Letter of introduction of Charles H. Bassett, who is going to Salt Lake to do cement work on his suggestion. Young is advancing him money to come West with the provision that he will take Thatcher in as a special partner. Thatcher will furnish him his first $1,000 worth of work after which profits will be divided equally between the two of them (Thatcher and Bassett). If Thatcher cannot accept this offer, he lists other parties who are to be given this opportunity.
March 2, 1871 - America's House, Boston, Massachusetts, to (Salt Lake City); John W. Young to My Darling Mother (Mary Ann Young)
Letter expresses his love and appreciation for his mother. Is happy his business has at last been successful and that he has now done something to help his father, although he feels he will get no credit for it. Has done his best. Sends his love to all at home.

Dates

1872 February 08
1876 May 19
1871 March 02

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