1872 February 29 Letter to Richard Ballantyne

Title

1872 February 29 Letter to Richard Ballantyne

Description

Brigham requests Richard Ballantyne to sign a deed transferring property to John Smith to finalize his title.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Richard Ballantyne

Date

1872 February 29

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Legal Matters
Property

Salt Lake City.
Feb. 29. 1872.

Elder Richard Ballantyne

Dear bro:

Bro. John Smith, Patriarch, wishes to perfect his title to the West half of lot 2 in Blk 59. in the 14 Ward of this city, which through some inattention remains yet in your name -it includes the piece you traded to bro C. W. West which he deeded to me and the corner you turned into the P. E. Fund. I have accordingly had a deed thereto filled out for him which is herewith enclosed, and if you will sign it# for brother John you will do him a favor and oblige

Your Brother in the Gospel
Brigham Young

also acknowledge same before County Recorder or some other proper officer.