Letter from J. J. Lugenbühl, 15 February 1844

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Letter from J. J. Lugenbühl, 15 February 1844
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J. J. Lugenbühl, Letter,
New Orleans
Settled by French, 1717. Acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803. City, port of entry, and parish seat of justice. Population in 1840 about 100,000. Important trade center on Mississippi River. Branch of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established...
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, Orleans Parish, LA, to JS,
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL, 15 Feb. 1844; handwriting probably of J. J. Lugenbühl; dockets in handwriting of
William Clayton
17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...
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and
Leo Hawkins
19 July 1834–28 May 1859. Clerk, reporter. Born in London. Son of Samuel Harris Hawkins and Charlotte Savage. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John Banks, 23 Oct. 1848. Immigrated to U.S. with his family; arrived in New Orleans...
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; one page; JS Collection, CHL.

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Postage in blue ink in unidentified handwriting.

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NE[W ORLEANS]
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Circular postmark stamped in blue ink.

Mr. Joseph Smith Esqr.

Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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Docket in handwriting of William Clayton.
J. J. Lugenbühl

New Orleans
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Feb 15 44

Docket in handwriting of Leo Hawkins.
Feb 15. 1844

J. J. Lugenbuhl to Joseph Smith. [p. [2]]
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Letter from J. J. Lugenbühl, 15 February 1844
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J. J. Lugenbühl
William Clayton
Leo Hawkins
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Postage in blue ink in unidentified handwriting.
Circular postmark stamped in blue ink.
Docket in handwriting of William Clayton.
Docket in handwriting of Leo Hawkins.