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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05756.085 |
| From Archive Folder | Mormon Church archive of 72 letters & documents re: church court proceedings |
| Title | John P. Paterson complaining of Ballantyne Bros |
| Date | 11 February 1892 |
| Document Type | Non-governmental organization document; Legal document |
| Content Description | Labeled on verso of page four as "Exhibit C." Stating the he contracted Ballantyne Bros. for doors window and other building materials. The Ballantynes were not prompt with delivery and cost him a great sum of money in fees and wages because he was unable to complete his work and receive his payment. He mortgaged property to meet his creditors demands. When the Ballantynes "attached" all his property, he came under accusation of trying to defraud his creditors. Also accuses Richard Ballantyne of tormenting and being abusive towards his wife, which caused her to miscarry. |
| Subjects | Religion Mormon Corruption and Scandal Finance Contract Building Construction Mortgage Debt Marriage Women's History Children and Family Health and Medical |
| People | Young, Brigham (1801-1877) Smith, Joseph (1805-1844) |
| Place written | Ogden, Utah |
| Theme | Law; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Folder Information: 156 letters and documents plus 14 bound notebooks containing minutes of the high council meetings of Weber Stake, North Ogden, Utah. Regarding Mormons tried for apostasy, attending a house of ill fame; criticizing Brigham Young and Joseph Smith and tithing; quarrels with a bishop, etc. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |