Statement of Account from Ebenezer Robinson, circa 23 February–circa 24 March 1844

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Statement of Account from Ebenezer Robinson, circa 23 February–circa 24 March 1844
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Ebenezer Robinson
25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....
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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 JS, ca. 23 Feb.–ca. 24 Mar. 1844; 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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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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; one page; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival marking.

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E[benezer] Robinson
25 May 1816–11 Mar. 1891. Printer, editor, publisher. Born at Floyd (near Rome), Oneida Co., New York. Son of Nathan Robinson and Mary Brown. Moved to Utica, Oneida Co., ca. 1831, and learned printing trade at Utica Observer. Moved to Ravenna, Portage Co....
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To Mr Joseph Smith Dr

1844

1844

Jany <)> To 317 lbs of Beef @ 4 cts per lb 12.68

[To] 129 [lbs] of Pork @ 5— [cents per lb] 6.45

[To] 78 [lbs] of Sugar @ 10— [cents per lb] 7.80

<74> [To] 90 [lbs] of Coffee @ 12½ [cents per lb] 11.25

<125> [To] 500 [lbs] [of R]ice @ 4½ [cents per lb] 22.50

[To] 250 [lbs] [of Bu]ck Wheat Flour @ 2 cts pr lb 5.00

<15> [To] 62 [lbs] of Flour @ 2¼ cts per lb 1.34½

<46> [To] 56 [lbs] of Tallow @ 10— [cents per lb] 5.60

<)> [To] 6 [lbs] of Lard @ 8— [cents per lb] 48

[To] 16¾ [lbs] of butter @ 12½— [cents per lb] 2.10

<)> [To] 9 [lbs] of Spice @ 15— [cents per lb] 1.35

<)> [To] 84½ [lbs] of Pepper @ 15— [cents per lb] 12.67

<)> [To] 40 [lbs] of
Saleratus
A bicarbonate of potash, used as a leavening agent in baking.
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@ 12/2 [cents per lb] 5.00

[To] Bread— 38

[To] 22 Dozen of Eggs @ 8 cts per Doz[en]— 1.76

<18½> [To] 18½ Gallons of Molassas @ 40 cts p[e]r Gallon— 7.40

<10> [To] 37½ [Gallons] of Syrup @ 44 [cents per Gallon] 16.50

[To] 2½ bbls [Barrels] Apples @ 2.50 pr bbl— 6.25

[To] 1 bu[shel] [apples] Dried— 1.00

<57 3> [To] 60 Gallons Vinegar @ 2/— pr Gall 15.00

<10> [To] 20 bushels of potatoes @ 2/— pr bu 5.00

[To] 15½ lbs Candles @ 10 cts pr lb 1.56

[To] 8 Cakes Chocolate 50

<2> [To] 6 Boxes Salt @ 2/ pr box 1.50

[To] 1 1 C preserved fruit & Crock 8.00

[To] 11 ◊◊◊◊◊ Hay @ $4.— pr Ton— 44.00

[To] 10½ bu of Corn @ 25 cts pr bu 2.62

[To] bu of Oats @

[To] 1 Carriage 400.00

[To] 2 1 Sets Harness 30.00

$604.74½ 605.74½

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Mansion
Large, two-story, Greek Revival frame structure located on northeast corner of Water and Main streets. Built to meet JS’s immediate need for larger home that could also serve as hotel to accommodate his numerous guests. JS relocated family from old house ...
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2 mo[nth]s & 1 day 170.00

775.74½

also 7 Sheets value 3.50 & 8 Table cloths value $16.00 (lost) 19.50

$795.24½

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Statement of Account from Ebenezer Robinson, circa 23 February–circa 24 March 1844
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