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Authorization for Orson Hyde, 30 March 1844

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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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, Hancock Co., IL, for
Orson Hyde

8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...

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, 30 Mar. 1844; 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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, with signatures and additions in handwriting of
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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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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; docket in handwriting of
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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, with additions in handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw; one page; JS Collection, CHL.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation.
Authorization for Orson Hyde, 30 March 1844
History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”

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City of
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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<​Ill.​>)
March 12 <​30th.​>

Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


1844.)
To whom it may concern.
We the mayor, and Recorder of said
city

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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, do certify that
Orson Pratt <​Hyde​>

8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...

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Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


Esq. the bearer, a councillor in the city council <​of​> said
city

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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, is sent as an agent for <​by the authorities of​>

Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


said
city

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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or corporation,

Cancellation in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


to transact such business as he may deem expedient and beneficial <​for.​> the community <​party​>

Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


which he represents; And as such agent, and gentleman of principle, and character, he by us, is recommended to the due consideration of all the Executive officers of the government, both houses of Congress, and gentlemen generally of the united States.
In witness where of we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of said Corporation. <​at the time and place aforesaid​>

Insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


Insertion in handwriting of Willard Richards.


<​ Corporation​>

Signatures in handwriting of Willard Richards.


Joseph Smith Mayor
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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Authorization for Orson Hyde, 30 March 1844
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  • William W. Phelps
  • Thomas Bullock
  • Willard Richards

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    Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Cancellation in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Cancellation and insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Insertion in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Insertion in handwriting of Willard Richards.

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    Signatures in handwriting of Willard Richards.

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