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1869 January 11 Letter to John Sharp

Title

1869 January 11 Letter to John Sharp

Description

Sharp is requested to find two stones to be used to build an observatory.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

John Sharp

Date

1869 January 11

Location

Salt Lake City

Subject

Business Matters
Building and Construction

 

President's Office
Jany. 11th. 1869

Bishop John Sharp,

Dear Bro.

To-day I was waited upon by G.W. Dean. U.S. Coast Survey & other gentlemen with a view to obtain my aid in erecting an observatory to be built without delay. I have assured them what they wanted should be forth-coming.

Now I have to request that you look me out 2 Stones of the following dimensions:-- One to be 5 ft long. 2 ft 10 in wide. and 1 ft thick. the other 5 ft long and 1 ft 10 in. square. They must be of fine, clear, sound sandstone, susceptible of being dressed where required to a very fine face. My teams will be there for them on Wednesday noon. I hope you will give this matter your prompt attention, get them out & load them when the teams arrive.

Yours in the Gospel.
Brigham Young