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Letter from Joseph L. Heywood, 5 June 1843

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Joseph L. Heywood

1 Aug. 1815–16 Oct. 1910. Merchant, postmaster, U.S. marshal, hatter, farmer, lawyer. Born in Grafton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Benjamin Heywood and Hannah R. Leland. Moved to Illinois, spring 1838. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, fall 1839...

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Quincy

Located on high limestone bluffs east of Mississippi River, about forty-five miles south of Nauvoo. Settled 1821. Adams Co. seat, 1825. Incorporated as town, 1834. Received city charter, 1840. Population in 1835 about 800; in 1840 about 2,300; and in 1845...

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, Adams 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, 5 June 1843; handwriting of
Joseph L. Heywood

1 Aug. 1815–16 Oct. 1910. Merchant, postmaster, U.S. marshal, hatter, farmer, lawyer. Born in Grafton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Benjamin Heywood and Hannah R. Leland. Moved to Illinois, spring 1838. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, fall 1839...

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; docket 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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Quincy

Located on high limestone bluffs east of Mississippi River, about forty-five miles south of Nauvoo. Settled 1821. Adams Co. seat, 1825. Incorporated as town, 1834. Received city charter, 1840. Population in 1835 about 800; in 1840 about 2,300; and in 1845...

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June 5th 1843
Mr Jos. Smith
Dr Sir
Enclosed I send you a note on
Jacob Shoemaker

17 Oct. 1798–Mar. 1850. Blacksmith. Born in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Shoemaker and Polly. Married Nancy Musser, 19 July 1821, in Columbiana Co., Ohio. Resided in Jackson Co., Clay Co., and Caldwell Co., Missouri, 1831–1839. Moved to Quincy...

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[Shumaker] for Forty 8/100 Dolls
— $40.08
Int from Jany 1st/42 to June 1/43.— 17 mos. 6.84
$46.92
which I wish to Donate to the purpose of building the
Temple

Located in portion of Nauvoo known as the bluff. JS revelation dated Jan. 1841 commanded Saints to build temple and hotel (Nauvoo House). Cornerstone laid, 6 Apr. 1841. Saints volunteered labor, money, and other resources for temple construction. Construction...

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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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.
Bro. Shoemaker

17 Oct. 1798–Mar. 1850. Blacksmith. Born in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Shoemaker and Polly. Married Nancy Musser, 19 July 1821, in Columbiana Co., Ohio. Resided in Jackson Co., Clay Co., and Caldwell Co., Missouri, 1831–1839. Moved to Quincy...

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is a Blacksmith & has a shop near the
Temple

Located in portion of Nauvoo known as the bluff. JS revelation dated Jan. 1841 commanded Saints to build temple and hotel (Nauvoo House). Cornerstone laid, 6 Apr. 1841. Saints volunteered labor, money, and other resources for temple construction. Construction...

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— when I was at
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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I saw him & he said it was impossible for him to pay mony now— but that he had considerable due him & that he was willing to make sacrificus to pay the note.
I have no doubt that he would make turns with those who ar[e] indebted to him who would pay in Labor or materials for the
Temple

Located in portion of Nauvoo known as the bluff. JS revelation dated Jan. 1841 commanded Saints to build temple and hotel (Nauvoo House). Cornerstone laid, 6 Apr. 1841. Saints volunteered labor, money, and other resources for temple construction. Construction...

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— If it can be so arranged please send me a receipt & if it cannot be satisfactorly arranged please send it back the First opportunity as it belongs to the Firm of
Hyrum [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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Letter from Joseph L. Heywood, 5 June 1843
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JSP, D12:374–376
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