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Invitation to Wilson and Elizabeth Sikes Law, 11 January 1843

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JS, Invitation Draft, [
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
Wilson Law
26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co....
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and Elizabeth Sikes Law, 11 Jan. 1843; handwriting of
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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; docket in handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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General Joseph Smith<’s> & his <’s> <presnt their> compliments— to— General— , And Lady— reqesting soliciting the pleasure of their company on wednesdy next <to <a> din[n]er party> <on> at Wedneday 18th inst.— at 10. oclck A. M.

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General Joseph Smith & ’s presnt their compliments— to— General— , And Lady— soliciting the pleasure of their company to a dinner party on Wedneday 18th inst.— at 10. oclck A. M.

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