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Authorization, 27–31 May 1843, Draft

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JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Draft of Authorization,
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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, Hancock Co., IL, 27–31 May 1843; handwriting of
William W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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; signature of JS in the handwriting of
Thomas Bullock

23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...

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; dockets in handwriting of
George Walker

15 Dec. 1806–after 1870. Bookkeeper, clerk, rope maker, laborer. Born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. Moved to Lancashire, England, before 1832. Married Catherine Burgess, before 1832, in Lancashire. Moved to Salford, Lancashire, before 1840. Baptized...

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and
Thomas Bullock

23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...

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; three pages; JS Collection, CHL.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Authorization for Brigham Young, 1 June 1843.

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TEXT: Attached to previous leaf with three adhesive wafers.


Wherefore brethren and friends, while you have the assurance of the intigrity, fidelity, and ability of this servent of the living God:— and hoping— <​Trusting​> that your hearts and energies will be enlivened, & deeply engaged in the building of these houses, directed by revelation for the Salvation of all Saints, and that you will not rest where you are, until all things are prepared before you and you are gathered home with this rest of Israel to meet <​your​> God— I feel strong in the belief, and have a growing expectation, that you will not withhold any in your <​means​> in your power that can be used to accomplish this glorious work. Finally, as one that greatly desires the salvation of man, let me remind you all to strive with a godly Zeal, for virtue, holiness and the commandments of the Lord. Be good; be wise; be just; be liberal; and above all be charitable, always <​abounding​> in all good works; and may health, peace, and the love of God our Father, and the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord, be and abide with you all, is the sincere prayer of
Your devoted brother & frind in the everlasting gospel

Signature of JS in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


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Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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June 1 1843) [p. [3]]
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Authorization, 27–31 May 1843, Draft
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  • Thomas Bullock

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    TEXT: Attached to previous leaf with three adhesive wafers.

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    Signature of JS in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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