1869 March 20 Letter to James F. Smith

Title

1869 March 20 Letter to James F. Smith

Description

Smith's assistance on the Utah Central Railroad would be appreciated if he can take a leave of absence from the Union Pacific Railroad.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

James F. Smith
Echo

Date

1869 March 20

Location

Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City,
March 20th. 1869.

Mr. James F. Smith
Echo.

Dear Bro:-

We would like you to come & help us for one or two weeks on the proposed "Utah Central Railroad." if you can obtain permission from Supt. Reed. Please answer as soon as possible.

If you get released we will telegraph you when to join the party at Ogden, which will be about Wednesday or Thursday first.

Trusting soon to hear from you.
I remain Yours in the Gospel.

Brigham Young