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Lease to Ebenezer Robinson, 23 January 1844, Copy

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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], to
Ebenezer Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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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], 23 Jan. 1844. Version copied ca. 23 Jan. 1844; handwriting of
William Clayton

17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...

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; four pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes seal, docket, and archival markings.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Lease to Ebenezer Robinson, 23 January 1844

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This Indenture, made this the twenty third day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four, between Joseph Smith of the County of
Hancock

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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and State of Illinois of the one part; and
Ebenezer Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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of the county and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith for and in consideration of the rent, covenants, and agreements, hereafter in and by these presents mentioned, reserved, and contained on the part and behalf of the said
Ebenezer Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, observed, done and performed, hath demised, granted and leased, and doth hereby demise, grant and lease, unto the said
Ebenezer Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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, his executors, administrators, and assigns, all the following described premises, situate and being in the 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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, in the county of Hancock, and State of Illinois, to wit, all of Lot number Three in Block number one hundred and forty-seven, together with the “
Mansion House

Large, two-story, Greek Revival frame structure located on northeast corner of Water and Main streets. Built to meet JS’s immediate need for larger home that could also serve as hotel to accommodate his numerous guests. JS relocated family from old house ...

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”, outhouses, back-houses, and all the premises thereunto belonging; together with the contemplated improvements to be made on the East end of said
Mansion House

Large, two-story, Greek Revival frame structure located on northeast corner of Water and Main streets. Built to meet JS’s immediate need for larger home that could also serve as hotel to accommodate his numerous guests. JS relocated family from old house ...

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whenever completed. Also all the furniture, fixtures & utensils belonging to the said
Mansion House

Large, two-story, Greek Revival frame structure located on northeast corner of Water and Main streets. Built to meet JS’s immediate need for larger home that could also serve as hotel to accommodate his numerous guests. JS relocated family from old house ...

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as will appear by refference to an inventory of the same and bearing even date herewith.
Secondly all that new Brick Barn which is situated on the North East part of Block No one hundred and fifty six, together with the Barn Yard surrounding it; with a priviledge of having the said Barn Yard enlarged if found necessary.
Thirdly, All that Barn and Barn Yard situated on the West end of Block No 155 if necessary.
Fourthly, the priviledge of drawing the Manure from the Stables to the said Lot No 3 Block 147 in such quantities as he shall consider necessary to enrich the same.
Provided however, and it is here by expressly understood by the said
Ebenezer Robinson

25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....

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that the said Joseph Smith reserves for his own use, and for the use of his family the following priviledges, to wit;
Firstly, All that small Sitting Room on the East side [p. [1]]
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