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Letter from George J. Adams, 23 February 1843

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George J. Adams
7 Nov. 1810–11 May 1880. Tailor, actor, clergyman. Born in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Lived in Boston during 1820s and 1830s. Became Methodist lay preacher. Married Caroline. Moved to New York City, before 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
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Capital city of Massachusetts, located on eastern seaboard at mouth of Charles River. Founded by Puritans, 1630. Received city charter, 1822. Population in 1820 about 43,000; in 1830 about 61,000; and in 1840 about 93,000. JS’s ancestor Robert Smith emigrated...
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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, 23 Feb. 1843; handwriting of
George J. Adams
7 Nov. 1810–11 May 1880. Tailor, actor, clergyman. Born in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Lived in Boston during 1820s and 1830s. Became Methodist lay preacher. Married Caroline. Moved to New York City, before 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
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this letter is Private for Pres’t J Smith

I directed it to So it would not fall into other hands

Please send me a few lines that I may know my fate.

Direct to

Mass

< M◊S. FEB 23>

<PAID> <25>

Mrs Emma Smith

-Citty

< Feby 23— 1843 Answered>

Feb 23. 1843

to Joseph Smith [p. [4]]

this letter is Private for Pres’t J Smith

I directed it to So it would not fall into other hands

Please send me a few lines that I may know my fate.

Direct to

Mass

MS. FEB 23

PAID 25

Mrs Emma Smith

-Citty

Feby 23— 1843 Answered

Feb 23. 1843

to Joseph Smith [p. [4]]

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Editorial Title
Letter from George J. Adams, 23 February 1843
ID #
997
Total Pages
4
Handwriting on This Page
- George J. Adams
- Printed text
- William Clayton
- Leo Hawkins
Footnotes
1. Circular postmark stamped in red ink.
2. Stamped in red ink.
3. Postage in unidentified handwriting.
4. Endorsement in the handwriting of William Clayton.
5. Docket in handwriting of Leo Hawkins.