The Brigham Young Center

Great Salt Lake City, Jany 16. 1855

Bro. Z. Snow,

I have read your request by letter of this date, and in reply will state that I could not feel it right to render you the aid solicited, as a matter of deal or business, as I have already invested to a considerable extent in the business, of which you have latterly had the charge in behalf of bro. Clinton; but I probably could obtain the money for you, if you wished to use it as a loan to be repaid in the course of a few days.

My books show, the Dr. owed when he left on the same a/c 1937. 17(1/2)
I credit him with his half of the Still House & hogs which
I have had 540
Balance still owing $ 1397. 17(1/2)

in addition to what may be due for my share of the profits accruing since you have had the management, over and above what I have had from the concern since that date.

I have been informed by Mr. Thomas Williams this evening, that you have told him, you had money deposited in my hands,-- conveying the idea that I was owing to you; now this you know to be false, and if I cannot be assured that I am dealing with an honest and honorable man, -- instead of the firm's becoming still more deeply involved to me, I shall take measures to obtain my just dues

Your brother in the Covenant

Brigham Young