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Letter from Jacob W. Jenks, 31 December 1839
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Bro. Joseph, I desires your prayers to Almighty God in my behalf, and wish you to enquire of the Lord & write concerning me.
I remain your affectionate Brother in the Bonds of the Gospel
Jacob W. Jenks [p. 118]
Jacob W. Jenks, letter, Sing Sing, NY, to JS, Nauvoo, IL, 31 Dec. 1839; handwriting of Howard Coray; in JS Letterbook 2, pp. 117–118; JS Collection, CHL.
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, LDS church purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas. Served as church headquarters, 1839...
More Info6 May 1817–16 Jan. 1908. Bookkeeper, clerk, teacher, farmer. Born in Dansville, Steuben Co., New York. Son of Silas Coray and Mary Stephens. Moved to Providence, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, ca. 1827; to Williams, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, by 1830; and...
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