This Indenture, made this the twenty third day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four, between Joseph Smith of the County of and State of Illinois of the one part; and of the county and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith for and in consideration of the rent, covenants, and agreements, hereafter in and by these presents mentioned, reserved, and contained on the part and behalf of the said , his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, observed, done and performed, hath demised, granted and leased, and doth hereby demise, grant and lease, unto the said , his executors, administrators, and assigns, all the following described premises, situate and being in the City of , in the county of Hancock, and State of Illinois, to wit, all of Lot number Three in Block number one hundred and forty-seven, together with the “”, outhouses, back-houses, and all the premises thereunto belonging; together with the contemplated improvements to be made on the East end of said whenever completed. Also all the furniture, fixtures & utensils belonging to the said as will appear by refference to an inventory of the same and bearing even date herewith.

Secondly all that new Brick Barn which is situated on the North East part of Block No one hundred and fifty six, together with the Barn Yard surrounding it; with a priviledge of having the said Barn Yard enlarged if found necessary.

Thirdly, All that Barn and Barn Yard situated on the West end of Block No 155 if necessary.

Fourthly, the priviledge of drawing the Manure from the Stables to the said Lot No 3 Block 147 in such quantities as he shall consider necessary to enrich the same.

Provided however, and it is here by expressly understood by the said that the said Joseph Smith reserves for his own use, and for the use of his family the following priviledges, to wit;

Firstly, All that small Sitting Room on the East side [p. [1]]