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Letter from Nathan Haswell, circa 29 January 1844

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Nathan Haswell, Letter, Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, to JS,
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, ca. 29 Jan. 1844; handwriting of Nathan Haswell; endorsement in 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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; two pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU.

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[page torn] ◊◊◊◊n for ◊◊◊◊◊ion, [3 words illegible] [li]beral offer I wou[ld] part with [2 words illegible] give [illegible] claim Deed. A short time previous [t]o my visiting
Illonois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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, I received a letter from a Mr [Ethan] Kimball of this
State

Area served as early thoroughfare for traveling Indian tribes. French explored area, 1609, and erected fort on island in Lake Champlain, 1666. First settled by Massachusetts emigrants, 1724. Claimed by British colonies of New York and New Hampshire, but during...

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who said his
brother

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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Illonois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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​> was desirous of getting hold of the [Pa]tents,— if he lives in
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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he mi[g]ht be applied to and I will thank you after receipt of this if you or your friends will give some attention to this matter, and let me hear from you
Very Respectfully Your obt Srvt
Nathan B Haswell [1/2 page blank] [p. [2]]
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Letter from Nathan Haswell, circa 29 January 1844
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