JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deed for property in , Hancock Co., IL, to , 20 May 1844; in Nauvoo Registry of Deeds, Book B, pp. 213–214; handwriting of John McEwan; CHL.
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This Indenture made and entered into this twentieth day of May in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four between Joseph Smith, as sole Trustee in trust, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, of the county of and state of , of the first part, and of the county and aforesaid, of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith, party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of fifty four dollars, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant bargain, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said , party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of land, situate and being in the county of in the state of , known and described as follows, to wit: a part of Lot Number One in Block Number one hundred and fifty seven of the City of , commencing at the North East corner of Said Lot and running thence South one hundred and nine feet six inches thence West six Rods, thence North to the North line of Said lot, thence East to the place of beginning be the same more or less.
Together with all and singular the appurtanances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To have and to hold the above described premises unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Joseph Smith, party of the first part, his assigns and successors in office, the aforesaid premises, unto the said party of the Second part, his heirs and assigns against the claims or claims of all and every person whomsoever, do and will warrant and forever defend by these presents.
In testimony whereof, the said Joseph Smith, party of the first part, has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and [p. 213]