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Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 February 1845, Draft

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Daniel Spencer

20 July 1794–8 Dec. 1868. Rancher, merchant. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, ca. 1816. Operated a mercantile business in Savannah. Returned to West Stockbridge...

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and
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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], draft of Pay Order, to
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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, for
Orson Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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and sixty-three others, [
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. 10 Feb. 1845]; 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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; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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This draft was later revised, and the revised copy was signed by the mayor. (See Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845.)


Mr.
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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— City Treasurer
Sir
The City Council of 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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, at their Regular Session on February 8. 1845 allowed the following sums to the following named persons for their services, and have ordered the same to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated viz.
City Council Municipal Court Together Fines now due Fine
Orson Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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2

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 103.)


——
5.00 1.00 — 5.00 1.00 — 1.00 relinquished on August 10/ 44
3

See Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb. 1844–Jan. 1845, 44.


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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4

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 100.)


——
5.00 2.32 7.32 — 7.32
Heber C. Kimball

14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...

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5

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 117.)


——
1.00 — 1.00 — 1.00
Benjamin Warrington

1810–June 1850. Wheelwright. Born in New Jersey. Married Sarah Horner, 16 Jan. 1834, in Preble Co., Ohio. Owned lots in Somerville, Milford Township, Butler Co., Ohio, 1835–ca. 1838. Moved to Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1840. Appointed quartermaster sergeant...

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6

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 45.)


——
— — — 2.00 — 2.00
George A. Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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7

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 90.)


——
3.00 5.00 8.00 — 8.00
Brigham Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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8

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 78.)


——
5.00 — 5.00 — 5.00
Orson Spencer

14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...

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9

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 119.)


——
4.00 12.22 16.22 — 16.22
Daniel H. Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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10

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 88.)


——
1.00 2.65 3.65 1.50 2.15
George W. Harris

1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...

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11

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 12 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 104.)


4.00 17.12 21.12 21.12 <​X​> <​An Order has been issued for this​>
Samuel Bennett

Ca. 1810–May 1893. Market inspector, barometer manufacturer, physician. Born in England. Married Selina Campion, 9 Aug. 1836. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1839, in U.S. Ordained an elder, 23 Dec. 1839, in Philadelphia. Served...

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12

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 105.)


——
— 7.91 7.91 3.00 4.91
William Marks

15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he...

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13

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 120.)


——
— 10.73 10.73 .50 10.23
Newel K. Whitney

3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...

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14

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 94.)


——
2.00 11.38 13.38 — 13.38
Gustavus Hills

29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...

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15

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 72.)


——
2.00 11.54 13.54 — 13.54
Hiram Kimball

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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16

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 96.)


——
3.00 .90 3.90 .50 3.40
Aaron Johnson

22 June 1806–10 May 1877. Farmer, gunmaker. Born in Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Didymus Johnson and Ruhamah Stephens. Joined Methodist church, early 1820s. Married Polly Zeruah Kelsey, 13 Sept. 1827, in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut...

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17

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 138.)


——
2.50 — 2.50 — 2.50
Elias Smith

6 Sept. 1804–24 June 1888. Teacher, printer, postmaster, bookkeeper, probate judge, newspaper editor. Born in Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Asahel Smith and Elizabeth Schellenger. Moved to Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., New York, 1809. Baptized into...

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18

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 174.)


——
— 2.40 2.40 — 2.40
Daniel Spencer

20 July 1794–8 Dec. 1868. Rancher, merchant. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, ca. 1816. Operated a mercantile business in Savannah. Returned to West Stockbridge...

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19

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 118.)


Mayor
50.00 1.00 51.00 — 51.00
John P. Green[e]

3 Sept. 1793–10 Sept. 1844. Farmer, shoemaker, printer, publisher. Born at Herkimer, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of John Coddington Greene and Anna Chapman. Married first Rhoda Young, 11 Feb. 1813. Moved to Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York, 1814; to Brownsville...

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20

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 110.)


Marshall
1.00 14.07½ 15.07½ — 15.07½
Jonathan C. Wright
21

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 62.)


do.—
4.00 2.50 6.50 — 6.50
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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.
22

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 123.)


Recorder
50.00)
do.

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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extra services
75.00) 18.73 143.73 — 143.73
Joseph Smith Chief Justice — 12.10 12.10 — 12.10 <​X​>
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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23

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 52.)


——
— 5.70 5.70 — 5.70
Horace S. Eldridge [Eldredge]

6 Feb. 1816–6 Sept. 1888. Constable, farmer, military officer, merchant, banker, business executive. Born in Brutus, Cayuga Co., New York. Son of Alanson Eldredge and Esther Sunderlin. Joined Baptist church, ca. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ ...

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24

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 50.)


——
— 7.50 7.50 — 7.50
Dimic[k] B. Huntington

26 May 1808–1 Feb. 1879. Farmer, blacksmith, shoemaker, constable, coroner, deputy sheriff, Indian interpreter. Born at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Married Fannie Maria Allen, 28 Apr. 1830. Baptized into Church...

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—
25

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 54.)


— 2.95 2.95 — 2.95
John D. Parker

22 Nov. 1799–26 Feb. 1891. Farmer, wainwright. Born in Saratoga, Saratoga Co., New York. Son of Abel Parker and Mary Davies. Served in War of 1812 as teamster in General John E. Wool’s company, 1813–1814. Married Harriet Sherwood. Moved to Galway, Saratoga...

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26

This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 71.)


——
— 5.07 5.07 — 5.07
217.50 153.79½ 371.29½ 7.50 361.79½ 2.00
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  1. [1]

    This draft was later revised, and the revised copy was signed by the mayor. (See Pay Order, Daniel Spencer and Willard Richards to William Clayton for Orson Pratt and Others, 10 Feb. 1845.)

  2. [2]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 103.)

  3. [3]

    See Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb. 1844–Jan. 1845, 44.

  4. [4]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 100.)

  5. [5]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 117.)

  6. [6]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 45.)

  7. [7]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 90.)

  8. [8]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 78.)

  9. [9]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 119.)

  10. [10]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 88.)

  11. [11]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 12 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 104.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 105.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 120.)

  14. [14]

    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 94.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 72.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 96.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 138.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 174.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 118.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 110.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 62.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 123.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 52.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 50.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 54.)

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    This transaction was recorded in the Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger on 20 February 1845. (Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 71.)

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