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Letter of Introduction from John Montague for Mr. Dodge, 18 June 1844

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John Montague, Letter,
Warsaw

Located at foot of Des Moines rapids of Mississippi River at site of three military forts: Fort Johnson (1814), Cantonment Davis (1815–1818), and Fort Edwards (1816–1824). First settlers participated in fur trade. Important trade and shipping center. Post...

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, Hancock Co., IL, 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, for “Mr. Dodge,” 18 June 1844; handwriting of John Montague; docket in handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw; one page; JS Collection, CHL.

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Warsaw

Located at foot of Des Moines rapids of Mississippi River at site of three military forts: Fort Johnson (1814), Cantonment Davis (1815–1818), and Fort Edwards (1816–1824). First settlers participated in fur trade. Important trade and shipping center. Post...

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19 18th June 1844.
Gen Joseph Smith
Sir Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Revd Mr. Dodge— who visits your
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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, for on a pleasure trip, any attention Shewn him during his Stay will be kindly recived.
Very Respectfully John Montague [p. [1]]
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Letter of Introduction from John Montague for Mr. Dodge, 18 June 1844
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