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Letter from John C. Bennett, 25 July 1840
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Fairfield Ill.— July 25th. 1840
Rev & Dear Friends:—
The last time I wrote you was during the pendency of your difficulties with the
Missourians. You are aware that at that time I held the office of “Brigadier General of the
Invincible Dragoons” of this State and proffered you my entire energies for your deliverance
from a ruthless and Savage, tho. Cowardly foe; but the Lord came to your rescue and saved you
with a powerful arm. I am happy to find that you are now in a civilized land, and in the
enjoyment of peace, and happiness. Some months ago I resigned my office with an intention of
removing to your town, & joining your people; but hitherto I have been prevented: I hope
however to remove to Commerce and unite with your Church next spring. I believe I should be
much happier with you. I have many things to communicate which I would prefer doing orally,
and I propose to meet you in Springfield on the first mondav in Dec. next as I shall be there at
that time on state and United States’ business.
Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...
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More InfoIf I remove to Commerce I expect to follow my profession, and to that end I enclose you
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More InfoJohn C. Bennett, letter, Fairfield, IL, to JS, Nauvoo, IL, 25 July 1840; handwriting of Howard Coray; in JS Letterbook 2, pp. 169–170; JS Collection, CHL.
3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...
View Full BioPrincipal 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...
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