This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2020
Offered here is a rare handwritten letter by Brigham Young, dated July 12, 1869. The letter, sent from Salt Lake City to Beymer, Beauman, & Co. of the White Lead Works in Pittsburgh, refers an associate to the company. Reads, in part: "Mr. H.B. Clawson is business manager of the largest Mercantile Establishment in this Territory. You will find him perfectly reliable, and I take pleasure in naming him to you." All written in neatly flowing black steel tip, the letter is closed with a "Yours with respect, Brigham Young". The page has been affixed to a slightly larger off-white sheet for added support. It exhibits soiling and spotting throughout and evident separation on the two horizontal folds, which has been repaired with the matting. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).