Sept 17th [188]7 Brother Bushman. St Joseph, Apache Co. Arizona Dear Brother: I have made careful enquiry concerning the settlement with Brother Lot Smith by the committee. I have been informed that you are the Chairman of the committee. It has been reported to me that twice the settlement with Lot that the sub committee are not satisfied and want to settle over again. I do not know how this is, but I think one settlement with him ought to be sufficient. I Fear also that the committee ...

have the brand that his stock are branded with. He ought to have that, I think it is due him. He might pay if the committee consider it necessary, but he certainly ought to have it. I myself, do not think that any man that went into that order and left it took any less stock or property than what he put in, and I think, generally, more. Whatever increase of property there was in that order I am satisfied that Lot Smith was the main instrument in making it. I was with him two ...

If the committee have settled with him, they ought to let it rest. If they have not settled with him they ought to do so upon just principles. I realize he has imperfections, and some he ought to get rid of, as well as the rest of us. I wish you would write to me and tell me if the committee have settled with him. If not, what is yet to be done? My health is good, all is peace and quietude with us as far as the times will admit. I ...