Authorization for Samuel Eggleston, 26 September 1842

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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, to Samuel Eggleston,
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, 26 Sept. 1842; manuscript form with additions 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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; one page; private possession.
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See Historical Introduction to Authorization for Thomas R. King, 27 Aug. 1842.

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This is to certify that Samuel Eggleston is entitled to the priviledge of the Baptismal Font

September 26th. 1842

Joseph Smith

Scribe

by Clerk [p. [1]]

This is to certify that Samuel Eggleston is entitled to the priviledge of the Baptismal Font

September 26th. 1842

Joseph Smith

Scribe

by Clerk [p. [1]]

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