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Letter from Alonzo LeBaron, circa 29 June 1842

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Alonzo LeBaron
18 Nov. 1818–31 Jan. 1891. Stonemason, writer. Born in Leroy, Genesee Co., New York. Son of David LeBaron and Lydia Batchelder. Moved to Pennsylvania, ca. 1835. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jan. 1836, in Pennsylvania. Moved to...
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, Letter,
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 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, circa 29 June 1842; handwriting of
Alonzo LeBaron
18 Nov. 1818–31 Jan. 1891. Stonemason, writer. Born in Leroy, Genesee Co., New York. Son of David LeBaron and Lydia Batchelder. Moved to Pennsylvania, ca. 1835. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jan. 1836, in Pennsylvania. Moved to...
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; dockets in handwriting of
Leo Hawkins
19 July 1834–28 May 1859. Clerk, reporter. Born in London. Son of Samuel Harris Hawkins and Charlotte Savage. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John Banks, 23 Oct. 1848. Immigrated to U.S. with his family; arrived in New Orleans...
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and unidentified scribe; two pages; JS Collection, CHL.

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I might enumerate many article which are necisary to suply our immediate wants. But I forbear. A hint to the wise is suficient I will now come to the point and state my propositions. I find the amount of Principle and interest yet due to be about $815.00. I therefore propos[e], that you endorse the amount due on my Lot which with interest is about $142.45, and give me a Deed. I next propose that you place to my credit, or pay for me $150.00 $200.00 on the . And next; get me eighht <seven> shares of Stock in the .

The remainder is about $142.62 $122.62. Now there is a Cr. [credit] of $16.00 on my Book to which is not endorsed on the Note. Also a account you hold aganst me of $6 or $7 which subtracted leaves about $100.00. This amount I humbly request you to pay me in such as will suply my present necesity.

Now if these proposals meet your mind and you will acceed to them; please to inform the bearer of this, and you will oblije me much.

Yours in haste. .

President Joseph Smith. [p. [2]]

I might enumerate many article which are necisary to suply our immediate wants. But I forbear. A hint to the wise is suficient I will now come to the point and state my propositions. I find the amount of Principle and interest yet due to be about $815.00. I therefore propose, that you endorse the amount due on my Lot which with interest is about $142.45, and give me a Deed. I next propose that you place to my credit, or pay for me $200.00 on the . And next; get me seven shares of Stock in the .

The remainder is about $122.62. Now there is a Cr. [credit] of $16.00 on my Book to which is not endorsed on the Note. Also a account you hold aganst me of $6 or $7 which subtracted leaves about $100.00. This amount I humbly request you to pay me in such as will suply my present necesity.