JS, Lease, , IL, to , , IL, 23 Jan. 1844; handwriting of ; docket in handwriting of ; three pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival marking.
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 at of the county of and State of of the one part, and of the and aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith, for the and in consideration of the rent, covenants, and agreements hereafter in and by these present 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 and State of , 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, and is to have the privilege of having the said Barn Yard enlarged if it is needed to be so enlarged,
Thirdly, All that Barn and Barn Yard situated on the West end of Block No one hundred and fifty five <if necessary——>
fourthly. The said is to have the privilege of drawing the manure from the stables &c on to the said L3 B157 B147 in such quantities as he shall deem necessary to enrich the same.
Provided however, and it is hereby expressly understood by the said that the said [p. [1]]