Promissory Note to Samuel James, 10 April 1840

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Promissory Note to Samuel James, 10 April 1840
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JS, Promissory Note,
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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Commerce
Located near middle of western boundary of state, bordering Mississippi River. European Americans settled area, 1820s. From bank of river, several feet above high-water mark, ground described as nearly level for six or seven blocks before gradually sloping...
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], Hancock Co., IL, to
Samuel James
18 Jan. 1806–after 1880. Farmer, salesman, storekeeper. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of William James and Elizabeth Gallaher. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained a high priest and appointed to high council in Kirtland, Geauga ...
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, 10 Apr. 1840; handwriting of
Robert B. Thompson
1 Oct. 1811–27 Aug. 1841. Clerk, editor. Born in Great Driffield, Yorkshire, England. Methodist. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1834. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, May 1836, in Upper Canada. Ordained an elder by...
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; endorsements and mathematical computations 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 probably William Wilson; notation probably in handwriting of
Samuel James
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; one page; JS Collection, CHL. Includes endorsements, mathematical computations, and notation.
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Endorsement probably in handwriting of William Wilson.
April 13th 1840 received on the within forty four dollars

Wm Wilson

Endorsement in handwriting of William Clayton.
Paid
Nelson Higgins
1 Sept. 1806–20 Nov. 1890. Farmer, laborer, justice of the peace. Born at Milford, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Daniel Higgins and Mary Daggett. Married Sarah (Sally) Blackman, ca. 1826, at Fitchville, Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ...
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$32–62½ by order on Streets

Notation probably in handwriting of Samuel James.
For value recd I assign the within Note to
Nelson Higgins
1 Sept. 1806–20 Nov. 1890. Farmer, laborer, justice of the peace. Born at Milford, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Daniel Higgins and Mary Daggett. Married Sarah (Sally) Blackman, ca. 1826, at Fitchville, Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ...
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, and to own proper use and benefits, without recourse on me

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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March 1st 1841

Samuel James
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Mathematical computations in handwriting of William Clayton.
75

44

31

1–62½

32–62½ [p. [2]]
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Promissory Note to Samuel James, 10 April 1840
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William Clayton
Samuel James
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Endorsement probably in handwriting of William Wilson.
Endorsement in handwriting of William Clayton.
Notation probably in handwriting of Samuel James.
Mathematical computations in handwriting of William Clayton.