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1873 September 19 Letter to Joseph S. Rawlins

Title

1873 September 19 Letter to Joseph S. Rawlins

Description

Bishop Rawlins is asked to investigate Nancy Dickson’s abuse claims and ensure her husband supports her.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Joseph S. Rawlins

Date

1873 September 19

Location

South Cottonwood, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Domestic Dispute

Salt Lake City. U. T.
Sept. 19. 1873.

Bishop Jos. S. Rawlins,
South Cottonwood.

Dear Bro:

Sister Nancy Dickson complains of her husband, David Dickson, that he abuses her, and has dragged her out of the house, and otherwise maltreated her in a disgraceful manner. And furthermore, that he has perjured himself before Judge Elias Smith of this Co. and by that means obtained a divorce and separation

We wish you to investigate this matter thoroughly, and if you find by proper witnesses that her statement is true, we wish you to have the matter properly brought before the Court, and he be made to provide a suitable support for her and otherwise do her justice in the premises.

Your Bro. in the Gospel.
Brigham Young