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Letter from Elijah Malin Jr., 15 May 1843

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Elijah Malin Jr., Letter,
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; one page; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival marking.

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May 15. /43.

Bro Joseph, by request of a poor Brother, I Enclose two Dollars to go to the , or to the building of it, his Name is Andrew Hains, he requested me to send it to you in care of Bro Baum,

yours with respect, Elijah Malin Jr

Branch Chester Co Pa.

Prs. J. Smith [p. [1]]