Letter of Introduction from John Montague for Mr. Dodge, 18 June 1844

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Letter of Introduction from John Montague for Mr. Dodge, 18 June 1844
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John Montague, Letter,
Warsaw
Located at foot of Des Moines rapids of Mississippi River at site of three military forts: Fort Johnson (1814), Cantonment Davis (1815–1818), and Fort Edwards (1816–1824). First settlers participated in fur trade. Important trade and shipping center. Post...
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, Hancock Co., IL, 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, for “Mr. Dodge,” 18 June 1844; handwriting of John Montague; docket in handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw; one page; JS Collection, CHL.

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Letter of Introduction from John Montague for Mr. Dodge, 18 June 1844
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