Town Lot Order to John Cairns, 1 April 1840

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Henry G. Sherwood
20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...
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, Town Lot Order, to John Cairns, [
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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], 1 Apr. 1840; handwriting of
Henry G. Sherwood
20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...
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; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

There is no extant bond corresponding with this town lot order.
Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Bond to Jane Miller, 6 Mar. 1840.

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Block 62— Lot No 1 is taken by John Cairnes [Cairns] at $300—

Terms to be in five Equal payments viz the first 2 years from date Second 4 years— Third 6 years— fourth 8 years— and the fifth and last 10 years from date with 6 pr ¢ annual Interest

— April 1st 1840

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Block 62— Lot No 1 is taken by John Cairnes Cairns at $300—