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1870 October 20 Letter to W. C. Ralston

Title

1870 October 20 Letter to W. C. Ralston

Description

Brigham is willing to accept a contract for the transportation of silver from Pioche if the terms are satisfactory

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

W. C. Ralston

Date

1870 October 20

Location

San Francisco, California
Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Business Matters
Financial Matters

Salt Lake City. U.T.
20 October 1870

W.C. Ralston Esq
San Francisco.

Dear Sir:

In reply to your favor of 12th inst, relative to the transportation of silver bullion from Pioche to Salt Lake City I will say that I would be willing myself to undertake the contract if the terms could be made satisfactory, which at the rates prevailing in this and adjoining Territories would be about $23.00 per Thousand dollars worth, weighing 60 lbs or less, and 37 cts per lb for all it may weigh over that amount. The Bullion to be taken from Pioche on the 1st and 15th of each month, and delivery insured at the depot of the Utah Central R.R. Co. or to your authorized agent in this city with all dispatch; but I shall be pleased to hear further from you on this subject.

Very Truly Yours.
Brigham Young