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Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] VMSS 76 - Newel Kimball Whitney Collection on Mormon Church: Church Records (S1_SS3) Number of Pages: 244 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F25_I2_p001.jpg) City of Joseph Dec 10th 1844 Bill of tithing labor [Column 1] Drills Dec 10 25 2 dress 37 3 do 12½ 1 do 12½ 1 do 12½ 1 do 12½ Feb 10 March 12 1 steeled 31 2 dress 25 4 do 50 3 do 37½ 2 55½ [Column 2] Bars 1 mended 25 1 borrow 37½ 1 dress 12½ 2 dres 25 2 do 25 4 do 62[-] 1 Spade[-] 50 4 bars dres 62[-] 1 spoon[-] 37[-] 1 sheap laid 44 1 Caulter do 44 1 chain do 12 4,87½ [Column 3] Picks 2 dress 37[-] 1 do 25 1 laid 10 1 dress 12[-] 30 1 dress 25 1 spoon[-] 12[-] 1 knife Ring 100 1 slege steel 50 1 do dress 37[-] 1 pick dres 25 1 ax dress 25 1 do 25 1 pick men 50 66 nails 50 1 pick dre 18[-] 1 do do 18 40 nails made 31 1 pick steel 31 1 dress 12[-] 6,36 [Column 4] Weges 14 dress 32 15 do 30 12 made 37[-] 30 do 90 6 do 18[-] 6 do 18 45 dress 45 20 do 60 10 made 30 41 do 123 50 do 150 13 dress 26 25 do 50 44 do 88 40 made 120 12 do —60 45 do 170 2 do 12 42 dress 96 23 made 143 16 do 100 9 do 55 26 do 162 7 do 43 12 dress 62 1 made by 50 33 do 206 28 do 175 13 dress 87[-] 17 made 150 6 dress 62[-] 1 made 31 25.84[-] [Column 5] Slips 34 made 128 6 do 18[-] 28 nails 28 10 slips m 37[-] 28 do 84 8 do 24 14 do 42 8 do 24 14 do 42 10 do 30 12 do 36 25 do 75 3 do 12[-] 3 do 12[-] 16 do 100 6,96¼ Total of the above $46,59 cts [Column 6] Dr July 25 To 1 drain teckel hook $ Broad ax & 2 pair homes 6 17 29[-] To ironing 2 wheel barrows 3 50 To repairing shovel & [---] 62[-] To grinding 4 axes 75 Aug <4th> To dress shear coult[-] & matte 62[-] To repairing wheelbarrow 75 Oct 2d <20> To dress 10 mill pick points 62 To grinding 2 axes 25 1329 4759 Total 6088 [Column 7] March 1845 Cr By 1 dress at 2 00 By 1 shirt at 75 cts 75 By 1 do at 50 do 50 By 1 lb tobacco 31 13-29 6 17 7-12 46-59 53 71 Received payment in full Decr. 10th 1845 Whitford G Wilson ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F25_I2_p002.JPG) Witford G. Wilson's Bill of Blacksmith work Decr. 10th 1845 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I3_p001.jpg) Bolton January 12th 1845 Females Contributions for the nails and Glass For the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo Collected every first Sunday in the Month Meetings opened by singing and Prayer and Closed by the same. Mariah Barrow President Martha Sutcliffe Treasurey Elizebeth Barker s d s d Elizebeth Barker 11 Mary Loynds 3 Elizebeth Knowles 4 Cathrine Beswick 1 5 Hannah Barrow 6 Ann Pilkington 8 Ellen Holt 1 Mary Bourdman 3 Margriet Holt 1 Jane Pilkington 8 Ann Beswick 8 Hannah Kay 1 Betsey Beswick 4 Elizebeth Kay 7 Jane Beswick 6 Margriet Clark 4 Maryann Beswick 6 Mary Fell 2 Mary Lawson 1 Sophiah Rogerson 6½ Elizebeth Mort 1 2 Alice Rogerson 6½ Maryann Hughs 1 Betsey Hewett 1 6 Hannah Hughs 1 2 Jane Hewett 1 7 Nancy Sharples 6 Susannah Hewett 1 6 Mary Howarth 6½ Sarah Whittle 4 Ann Howarth 6½ Elizebeth Haslam 1 3 Esther Howarth 4½ Cathrine Ramsden 6 Alice Loynds 3 Mary Holding 8 12 3½ 13 9 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I3_p002.jpg) 12 - 31/2 13 - 9 ----------------- £1-6 - 0 1/2 3 - 9 1/2 1 - 6 1-11 - 4 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I3_p003.jpg) Elsabeth Unsworth s d s d Elizebeth Unsworth 1 6½ Betty Whittle 6 Ann Barker 9 Alice Haslam 1 Mary Gregory 6 1 6 Ann Gregory 6 Ann Gregory 6 3" 9½ £ 1"11"4 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I3_p004.jpg) Bolton Females Temple Contributions [A brief equation is written sideways to right of above] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I4_p001.jpg) [Column 1] L" S" d Sister Crossley— 0" 0" 1½ Elizth Bently— 0" 1" 1 Harriett Cooper— 0" 1" 2½ Anne Chadwick 0 1" 3 Sarah Cotton— 0" 2" 3 Elizth Daniels— 0" 0" 6½ Ellen Daniels— 0" [-]" 4 Elizth Downes 0" 1" 9 Elizth Downes 0" 0" 4 Julia Anne D[---] 0" 1" 9 Hannah Flint— 0" 1" 3½ Mercy Gee— 0" 2" 3 Elizth Hampson 0" 0" ½ Betty Haydock 0" 0" 3 Sarah H Nightingale 0" 1" 1 Jane Nightingale— 0" 1" 1 Sarah Plumpton— 0" 1" 7½ Anne Plumpton— 0" 0" 5 Elizth Rigby— 0" 1" 5 Sarah Royle— 0" 2" 9½ ￡ 1" 2" 8½ [Column 2] L" S" d Elizth Taylor— 0" 0" 11 Anne, Agatha Walker 0" 0" 2½ Anne Williamson 0" 3" 1½ Mary Rushton— 0" 0" 6 Margaret Turner 0" 0 1½ brought forward ￡ 0 4" 10½ 1" 2" 8½ ￡ 1" 7" 7½ Manchester Jany 13/45 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I4_p002.jpg) 2.45.4 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I5_p001.jpg) Comencing June 15 to Septr 7 Inclusive List of weekly Subscriptions to assist the Temple Fund in the Family of John Goodfellow, Residing in Gorton, [---] Branch [-] D John Goodfellow Senr — 6 Alice Do Senr — 6 John Do Junr July 6th — 4 Mary Ann Do Junr " " — 4 Lois Goodfellow — 6 Alice Do Junr — 6 Martha Do — 6 Jesse Do — 6 Joshua Do — 6 Uriah Do — 6 4 8 Donation – Instead of Riding from Manchr on the Night of July 14 -/44 — 4 at 2 ¼ each 0 9 5 5 Manchester ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I5_p002.jpg) 2.45.5 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I6_p001.jpg) S. Margret Jones 26 S Mary Armstrong 26 S Maryan Fairclough 26 S Hannah Cowen 7 S Eliza Armstrong 1—2 S Maryan Do 1—2 S Eliza Do 1—2 S. Sarah Fairclough 1—2 S Maryan Harrison 2—2 S Hannah D 1—4 S Maryan M[-]land 6 Scott E[-] S Emma Do 4 S Cuth[---] M[-]land 3 S Mary Hoyle 1 3 S Elizebeth Do 1 3 S Maryan Do 1 3 S Sarah Brad[---]ale 1[-]6 S Elizebeth Do 1 4 S Maryan Mathew 10 Sister Ann Still 1½ S Mary W[---]ten 2 1 – 4 – 10½ Manchester Jany 13/45 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I6_p002.jpg) 2.45.6 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I7_p001.jpg) Brought f[---]rd Blakeley Church 1 Whitefield Branch William Barlow 4 John Mather 1 Robert Bedford 1 Mary Mather a gold ring value 70 John Holt 3 Little Heaton Branch Joseph Eckersley 1 Uria Hul[--]r 3 Alice Haslam 2 John Eckersley 1 Ratcliffe Branch Alice Alton 6 Alice Alton 3 Ellen Howarth 2 Pendlebury Branch Samuel H[--]er 65 Thomas Lythgoe 4 Peter Sharples 6 Thomas Greenhalgh 6 Abraham Greenhalgh 1 Joseph Lee 1 Eli Robinson 2 James Barker & p Clegg 36 Samuel Rothwell a scarf 36 Betty Haslam one snuff box 1 Harriet Chandler 2 do one f[-]nger Ring 5 Bolton Branch Matthew Lord 26 John Crompton 1 Thomas Howarth ? 5 Ann Howard 10 Thomas Lord 26 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I7_p002.jpg) 2.45.7.A Brot forward Dan Crook 6 Ann Beswick 6 John Lord 6 John Worsley 1 Elizabeth Taylor 2 Elizabeth Barkey Cash 5/. & Teaspoon 1/6 66 Peggy Rune 26 Robert Hindley 10 Joseph Smith & 1/0 Nancy Sharples 2/5 Maria Barrow 10 1 Silver Teaspoon 1/0 46 Eccles Branch James Harrop 2 John Lea 17 Thomas Lomax 2 Edmund Leather 2 Joseph Powell 2 John B. Hallows 2 Tottington Branch James [--]tch 3 James Holt 3 William Siddell 8 Thomas Holt 7 Robert Wood 3 Betty Haslam 1 Ann Jackson 7 William Aspin 7 Henry Wilson 26 Mary Garside 6 Levi Crowshaw 2 Samuel Booth 2 Thomas Hays 3 William Shuttleworth 1 John Leach 4 Mary Hutchinson 2 Sarah Rostron 3 Ellen Hay 1 Jane Mather 3½ ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I7_p003.jpg) Brought forward John Entwistle 3 Zelpha P[---] 4 Richard Rostron 3 Sarah Leach 12 Marion Shuttle 4 H[---] Schofield 4 William Ridings 1 John Leach Junr. 1 Timothy Parkinson 3 Mary Tattersall 2 Betty Harding 1 John Mather 1 William Howarth 1 John Grimshaw 1 Robert Horn 1 William Smith 6 Mary Smith 6 Martha Ashworth 1½ Mrs. Siddell 6 John Greenhalgh 6 Alfred Greenhalgh 6 Mary Horn 2 Faith Grimshaw 2 Richard Ellis 6¼ Ellen Horn 6 Kitty Horn 6 Daniel Mc[---] 2½ Elizabeth Grimshaw 2 John Henyon 4 Ann Grimshaw 1 Daniel Hall 2 Elijah Spencer 1½ James C[---]shaw 2 Mary Hall 1¼ Betty Smith 1 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B2_F45_I7_p004.jpg) 2.45.7.8 Brought forward Ellen Howarth 2 James Walsh 1 London Branch John R. Terra 3 William Major 10 Robert Linford 5 Willmer Benson 10 Thomas Harrington 5 Susanna Morris 26 Woolwich Branch 15 London branch 215 Birmingham Branch Elias Hall 10 W. C[-]per Royle 10 Brother Betts 3 James Baylis 1 Brother G[-]pwell 26 Sister Cooper Royle 10 Sister Fosters 2 [---] Molesworth 1 [---] Mantle 4 Westbro[---]ich Branch Brother Dukes 5 Thomas Bird 26 W[---] Broomhead 5 James Taylor 1 Isaac Hipkiss 3 John Taylor of Southwick 1 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I1_p001.jpg) This article of agreement made and entered into this 28th day of October A.D. 1844 by and between James Lewis of the city of Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois and Newel K. Whitney and George Miller as Trustees for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of the said City of Nauvoo aforesaid Witnesseth, that the said James Lewis hath this day agreed to bank all the wood belonging to the said Trustees on the Island opposite the upper part of the City of Nauvoo amounting to from one hundred and fifty to two hundred and fifty cords. The wood is to be corded in a merchant like manner on the banks of the river in some place which is easy of access by a boat of suitable size to haul said wood away and he is to be paid at the rate of thirty cents per cord. for every cord of wood so Corded . And the said trustees agree to pay the said James Lewis when the wood is corded as above, the said sum of thirty cents per cord as follows. One yoke of Working Cattle worth thirty eight dollars, and as much of the aforesaid wood as he shall need to se[-]l for provisions for his family use while he is cording the said wood provided that the wood is corded in a reasonable time. And lastly the balance, if any there be, to be paid in stock at a fair market price. And for the performance of this article of agreement the said parties each bind them- selves to the other in the penal sum of one hundred dollars. Witness our hands and seals the day and date above written. James Lewis ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I1_p002.jpg) Nauvoo April 15th A.D. 1845 Received on the within 1 Cow $10.50 also 14 cords of wood ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I1_p003.jpg) Contract Relativ[-] to Wood ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I2_p001.jpg) St Louis Nov 14 1844 Mr Clayton R[-]t of Thomas H. Larkin [-]Keys Blasting Powder 4 48 R[-] [---]ment Thomas H. Larkin p[-] L. R. Clarke ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I2_p002.jpg) Thos. H. Larkin Invoice of Powder Novr. 19th 1844 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I3_p001.jpg) [-].B All notes marked G.M. in the following list must be credited to George Money when collected ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I3_p002.jpg) List of Notes &c Due to the Trustees $ cts A Adams John 5 Notes 121 68 Given to Allred Levi 11 Able Elijah 8 27 Paid Adams Arson B. 2 Paid Avery Daniel 1 50 Ault Richard N. 50 Paid Allred P. A. x 14 Allen O. M. 60 Allred Levi (300 lbs pork) Aldridge James H 27 37 Allen C. H. 31 Ayers Calob 10 Pd Alexander Alvah 5 Annis John C. 20 Ayers Seymour 100 [The following is written next to the "A"] 1 took up [-] of Rogers $47-25. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I3_p003.jpg) [Column 1] B Paid Bentley Bradley R 10 Briley Martin 13 74 Briley William 34 Paid Brown Albert 41 Brayton E.C. 52 Bayles Philip 33 Bair John 2 notes 59 Bozorth & Edmunds 17 50 Returned Bedford Wm 10 Barrett Joseph 7 75 Paid Bentley B.R. 33 52 Badlam A. 159 [-]o [-]o 3 notes 11[-] 29 Paid Butterfield Jacob K. 10 Burket George 1 Brown Samuel 2 notes 24 Baldwin Calob 9 Bosworth J.B. 6 25 Benson Benjamin 4 [Column 2] B paid Burch Francis 2 Notes 7 37 Briley Wm 34 Paid Ballard Philip 7 50 G.M Bracken Levi 2 25 G.M Bracken James 3 Bigler J. G. 5 Paid Boice John took up 10 Baldwin Robert 10 Josiah Boyce 41 70 Paid Barnum Phil. X 150 Benson Benjm 9 50 Baldwin Calob 6 Brown James 12 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I3_p004.jpg) C Clark Thomas 20 Crain S.L. 6 Paid Coltrin Graham 6 10 Paid Colton Philander 16 79 Clark Leonard 16 Coltrin Zebedee 173 Clapper Christian 4 Paid Champlain W. J. 23 Cairns, John 4 25 Chidester J.M. 7 25 Carter Jared 1 Paid Calls Anson 75 G.M. Coltrin Graham Paid 2 G.M. Carty James M. 3 50 Pd Carns Daniel 85 Paid Clark Richard 1 Cramer J 5 J. N. Coolidge 30 Paid Chase Sisson A. 10 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I3_p005.jpg) D Done Levi 14 32 1 note per $6. Durfee Perry 2 notes 13 60 Duncan Chapman 8 75 David Salsbury 13 25 Dudley Josh 6000 Lath Daniels R. 15 Durfee E 45 Paid Dibble Philo 16 19 Daley John in wheat 18 Given up to Dixon Edmund X 44 Paid Dunlap Joseph 51 10 Dykes Geo. P. Bill of Laud[--]es 63 95 Paid Davis Amos 1 12 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I3_p006.jpg) List of Grain in Store pr. Sundries 1844 Octr. 3 Received 24 le[--] wheat pr Heywood & Kimball from Quincy (Receipted) ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I4_p001.jpg) Old Notes Not Cancelled ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I4_p002.jpg) Number one. $ cts Paid J. Crosby & Felshaw 500 Saml. Rolfe 4 28 “ Bent 25 A. A. Lathrop 2. 25 Alden T. Childs 7 Newel Knight 40 “ “ 3 50 Lyman Wight 20 X Titus Billings 18 93 Daniel S. Thomas 1 25 J. H. Aldridge 10 D. W. Rogers 4 44 Willm Aldridge 13 54 Tobias Burry 4 James Braken 32 16 John Rowley 5 Jabez Durfee 47 50 Clark Hallet 21 50 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I4_p003.jpg) [Column 1] 3.20.5 R. Holbrook 50 22 C. Holbrook 20 " " " 20 " Chapman Duncan 17 50 " " 17 50 Randolph Alexander 20 " Edmund Fisher 25 " C. Duncan 5 50 James Emmett 15 " " " 15 " Morris Phelps 15 " John Anderson 45 " Wm Turner 2 " X Joseph B. Hawks 50 " Benjm Benson 100 " W. Voorheese 20 " Stephen Winchester Alma L. Tippetts 50 " Taylor, Young & Kimball 200 " [Column 2] No 10. Alphonzo Geen 32 " Paid Isaac Morley 200 " Paid " " 50 " Samuel H. Smith 22 25 Gilbert GoldSmith 85 " " " " 20 " " " " 30 " Stephen Markham 50 " " " 60 " Jacob Zundell 24 " Edward Sayers 49 42 Gilbert GoldSmith 85 " ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I4_p004.jpg) [Column 1] No 5 Peter Boyce 4 " Ebenezer Brown 5 " Willm Hames 2 " Truman P. Richards 5 " Fanny A. Vanleuven 1 " John W. Mann 1 " Moses Clawson 5 " Heman Hyde 5 " James C. Owens 5 " Paid. Waldo Littlefield 5 " Nathan West 5 " Willm Seely 3 " James Rawlins 15 " [Column 2] Unsettled a/cs from old Ledger Dr H. M. Alexander 27 15 Cr Francis Clark 118 86 Dr James M. Hack 11 Dr Octavious Pa[-]ket 3 07 X Dr Peter Shirts 68 10 15 Dr Samuel Music 70 3 Dr Robert Williams 71 14 25 Dr Frederick Ott 71 34 Dr Allen Meeks 78 8 91 Dr A. C. Hodge 79 11 95 Pd X Dr Jacob Shumaker 85 109 84 Dr Geo. P Styles 86 10 54 X Cr Joseph Pierce 95 13 66 Dr Leah Childs 97 17 26 Dr A. Mc Rae 98 3 33 Dr Milton Olney 100 10 92 Pd. Dr Tunis Rappley[-] 101 25 40 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I4_p005.jpg) 3.20.5 Dr Wm Parshall 104 38 Dr S.A.P. Kelsey 107 1 64 Cr Hiram Kimball 108 62 Dr Darius Campbell 114 29 01 Dr Philemon C. Merrill 116 85 Dr Aaron Johnson 117 12 X Cr Wm Smith 119 X 7 80 Dr T. Turley 119 39 15 Dr Telemachus Rogers 120 1 25 Dr [-] A. Williams 121 22 23 X Cr J. Worthington 122 11 25 Dr O. P. Rockwell 124 2 88 Dr Woolsey 125 38 Dr Woodard 129 1 50 Dr Wm Pearsons 131 1 53 Dr Lyman Wight 134 130 19 Dr Nauvoo Lodge 137 60 22 Cr O. M. Allen 138 15 36 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I4_p006.jpg) [Back cover of book, with an 1845 annual calendar labeled, “COUNTING HOUSE ALMANAC.”] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I5_p001.jpg) 29 78 26 87 55, 65 [illegible line] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I5_p002.jpg) March the 10th 1845 Shipt on Stemer Galena for Galena Six Men on board Nathan Davis Harrison Severe Benj Rolf Horrace Owens And Edward Cutler for Passage to Galena $12.50 Butter & Bread ,37½ Writing Materials ,12½ 11th for Bread Butter & Eggs. [-],02 Two Barrells Flour 7.25 12th Bread .35 for Ax Buckets & Copper 2.35 freight on flour to Galena .50 Drayage .15 1 Bake oven & Copper Pot [-] pt Cups & 1 pan 2.25 25.87 26,87 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I5_p003.jpg) [Column 1] 12th 1 Ham 0 93 ½ bushel Beans 60 1½ lbs. Tobacco 50 13th Bread Sugar & Salaratus 90 14th Bread Potatoes & Salt 85 15th Bread & Butter 1 00 17th for Passage & freight 13 60 18th for Canoe bought last Winter 1 50 2[-] 78 21st hired Wm. Hoton with Team to carry us to to Douglass on Tithing. Paid for Corn 1. 50 do Sugar & Potatoes 50 do Knife Fork & Plate 25 do Severe’s Sickness 2. 00 24th for trouble of House and Potatoes at Douglass 0. 75 5 00 [Column 2] 26 for Bread first Knight at .25 for Potatoes .75 1.00 total $61.65 April 1st Severe. Owens. Cutler & Rolf went to work for Spaulding 2d they all returned. 4 Severe. Owens. Cutler and Rolf went to work for Father Morrison 8 Cutler and returned. 10 Davis. Cutler and Rolf went to work for Spaulding 14 all returned 18 Owens and Severe returned 19 Paid John Adams 6 00 for Ox. work for hauling Timber for Lewis & Morrison ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I5_p004.jpg) [Column 1] 21. Paid for Salaratus 1 00 Edward Cutler and B. May <1st> Rolf started for Home 15 Paid for Potatoes 1 12½ Paid to Douglas 6 00 2d Paid Z. Adams 9 00 on Lewis & Morrison Acct. 3d. Paid for [---]ding my Book 50 6 Paid for House rent. [-] 1 00 Do Do Pikes 50 7 do for Potatoes. 62 8 do to Indians for [-]eroy 25 13 Paid to Joseph Cla[-]ber 7 87 do do Ma[-]es Davis 3 75 for Park 1 60 Potatoes 30 Salaratus 6 Sugar 12 Whiskey 25 33, 95 [Column 2] Paid to Douglas for Canoe 1 00 15 flour 37 Pork 1,00 Tobacco 9½ 16 Potatoes 37½ 18. Pork 1,17 17 Coffee ,10 Sugar 20. flour & Salt. ,35 21 for sugar & Tobacco ,15 22 for flour & Pork 2,10 23 for Meal ,20 23 for flour & Potatoes ,50 18 Nathan Davis left 7,53 the Raft at Dubuque 21 returned at Devenport 26 returned to Nauvoo with the Raft. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I5_p005.jpg) Orice B Owens settle[-] June 3rd 1846. Harrison Sever Do– Do 3rd 1845. Nathan Davis Do, " " " [upside-down line at the bottom of the page] Employing. Formality. Gentility. Hope. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F20_I5_p006.jpg) 5 40 87 6,27 15 7,32 3 50 3,82 going to Davis ,.87 3 52 10 30 13,12 200 1.50 3.50 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I10_p001.jpg) Quincy Nov. 18th. 1845 Trustees in Trust Ror. of Hayward Kimball 29 B[--] Wh[-]at[-] @ 40 C/ - 11.60 Ald. Oct 30. 411/8 B[--] C 40 16.45 $ 28.05 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I10_p002.jpg) [--]ywood & Kimball reciept Nov. 19. 1845. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I11_p001.jpg) Messrs Whitney & Miller [---] Bot of R. D. Jones & Co 11 Kegs Rifle Powder @ $6. per K. 66. 7 " " " @ $5.75. 40.25 $106.25 Disct 5 pr ct of 5.31 Novr, 29th 1845 $100.94 Recd. payment same date R. D. Jones, & Co ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I11_p002.jpg) R. D. Jones Ole[-] Bill of Powder $100.94 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I12_p001.jpg) Messers Whitney & Miller, Trustees &c In a/c with S. Russel a/c Dr To paid your Order in favor of F. D. Richards 6. – chgd “ “ “ “ “ Wm Anderson 15. – chgd “ “ “ “ “ Jesse Molen 4. 50 cha[--]ed “ “ “ “ “ Owens 9. 86 “ “ “ Orders (3) “ Nauvoo House 103. 28 charged “ “ “ “ “ bearer -. 63 charged p[--] “ “ B. Youngs Order “ W.C. Mitchel 15. – charged B Y “ “ 1000 ft flooring to B. Young 19. 80 charged B.Y. “ 20 M. Shingles @ 24/ – 60. – “ 5 “ Do @ 20/ – 12. 50 “ 73595 feet Lumber 3 Rafts @ 12.25 & 12.- 896. 64 charged “ 10502 “ Clear Do @ $19. 199. 53 “ 35780 [--] [--] Do @ $15. 389. 70 “ 4568 ” Lumber Westons last raft $13.- 59. 38 “ Cash paid Weston on Raft Nov 4[-] 26. 50 “ “ “ June 11th 1845 97. – “ “ “ Sep[-] 20 “ 30. – “ “ “ Emma Smith Aug 4. 4[-] 64. 50 “ Lumber “ J. E. Page 9. 80 2019.62 Cout[-] Cr By Cash as pr recd. of May 2nd 1845 330. ~ “ “ “ “ “ 10th “ 300. – “ “ paid to Weston as per Bill 848. 91 “ “ credited to you on tithing 50. – 1528.91 Balance due Russell $490.71 Recd payment in full for the above by due Bill this 2nd December 1845 Samuel Russell. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I12_p002.jpg) Russel's Bill of Lumber Settled Decr 2[-]nd 1845 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I13_p001.jpg) Messrs Whitney & Miller Trustees &c, To Mr Murlard Dr To Grin ding 43.7 ./2 bushels of Wheat @ 10@ $43.75 Dec. 9th, 1845 } Crd on tithing. 4.20 City of Nauvoo } , .– 39.55 Crd D. Manhard tithing 25.— 4.55 penny sub ~ Jane Manhard 1.50 13.05 for Webble $31.00 Credited for Mine & Oil 3.05 $ 10.— Received Payment in full Mr Manhard ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I13_p002.jpg) WmMauhards Bill Rendered ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I1_p001.jpg) Wm Russell Sir The following is a bill of Lumber such as we want viz; 20,000 feet 3 inch 20,000 " 2 " 20,000 " 1½ " 20,000 – 1¼ " flooring 20,000 – 4 by 3 scantling N. K. Whitney (Signed) George Miller Trustees in Trust &c, ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I1_p002.jpg) [-]opy Bill of Lumber sent to Russell Augt 16 - 1845. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I2_p001.jpg) J. P. Harmons order on Trustees. Oct. 15 1845 Cr to in favor of Z. H. P[---] Accepted Sepr 9 – 1861 W Clayton Recorder ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I2_p002.jpg) To Bishops N K Whitney & Miller Trustees Gentn Please credit Samuel Molliner in the sum of two 25/100 Dollars and Charge to my account Nauvoo September 9 -- 1845 J P Harmon ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I3_p001.jpg) Oct 14th 1845 Miller & Whitney trustees in trust Dr to R. Clark to this Date ½ lb Shellac per Order $0:12½ 10 " Nails pr Order by Whitehead 70 trimmings for P McEwans 1 59 F[-]ller[-] 3 Yds velvet <50> 150 1½ Yd Muslin <20> 30 Tape 6 1.86 2 Barrels by Morley 100 Paints, for Kimball 78 1:78 2 Umbrellas by Miller 1/75 1/1:25 2:00 1 qt Sweet Oil 50 -3f 38 4 Spades 2/1:62½ 2/87½ 5:00 1 Sack Salt by Miller 2:25 Order for wine by Whitehead 1:00 1 Reg White Lead 1:75 1 Gall Molass pr Order by Mc Ewan 50 1½ lb Candles for Temple 18 Dbt $19:11 /2 230 lbs sugar at 4.3/4 20:12 ½ 8[-] 40:36 18.40 $39.24 1 15 57 29.[-]2 Recd payment Oct 14th: 45 R . Clark 16 39 24 17 46 56.70 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I4_p001.jpg) George Miller to R Clark Dr to this Date Oct 14th 1845 $ Account transfered from Old Book 71.32 Amount of Bill July, 29th for H.C. Kimball 6 80 Dress Pattern <2.25> & Sundry Articles by Mrs Miller 80 HCK 3.05 ½ lb Candles 6½, 1¼ Yd Muslin 47 53 3 " Butter 37½ 2 lb Butter 25 62½ Nutmeg & Card 9 2 lb 25 ½ lb Candles 6½ 40 ½ Gall Molass 25 Spice 12 [-] 1 lb Butter 12 [-] 50 Nutmeg 5 2 spool cotton 12[-] Needles 10 27½ Nutmegs 12[-] 1 lb Candles 12[-] 25 2 lb Butter 25 Candlewick 6[-] 31½ Butters 12[-] 1 lb Tea 75 87½ 1 Yd Ribbon 6 3 lbs Butter 37[-] 43½ 3 lbs Butter 37½ 6 doz Eggs 30 67½ 22:09 July 31st Recd Cash 1:00 2 lbs Butter 25 1:25 Dbt $20:84 14:73 2 49 24 17.46 Recd Cash in full October 28th 18./45 R: Clark 1746 985 7.61 39 24 17 46 [--] 73 56 70 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I4_p002.jpg) Raymond Clarke's Bill against G. Miller & Others Oct[-] 18 .1845 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I5_p001.jpg) Mr Amos Davis Sir: We wish you would fill the following Bill of Sundries for us at St. Louis and much oblige Yours &c Nauvoo Octr 24th 1845 Trustees in Trust The Bill is as follows. 6 quires of Best Medium Record Paper (see sample for ruling) 3 six quire Day Book. Best paper faint lines 3 to the inch or a little closer. Let the lines be clear as possible 1 Eight quire Ledger – Best Paper 10 by 14 inches 2 Doz. Maynard & Noyes Ink. 3 Monroes Premium Pencils 1 Ream Best Paper & 1 Ream common mapping Paper 20 Sacks Salt 1 Table Salt 12 cnt Sugar in Bls 500 lbs White Lead ½ Doz 000 Dusters 1 000 Tools 5 Galls Turpentine 20 Books Gold Leaf (Best quality) 5 Galls alcohol Spring Steel for 2 two horse wagons (8 Leaf springs) 4 Cags 10 py Nails 2 finishing 2 8 2 6 2 20 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I5_p002.jpg) 4 Cags 3 pry finishing 6 Papers 2 in Brads 6 1½ " " 8 Pair 4 in patent B[-]lts for folding doors 1 Ream Sand paper 2 qualities ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I5_p003.jpg) M[-] D[-] N. B. you will get the Books & Paper bed at S. W. Meech's Main Street ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I5_p004.jpg) Bill of Sumaries [-]ent for to St Louis by A. Davis Oct. 25. 45 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I6_p001.jpg) Bro Mulliner please to let Edward W. Thompson have two Dollars and sixty two cents in shoe making and this shall be good for the amt. on your tithing for the same N. K. Whitney City of Joseph Geo. Miller } Trustees May 20th 45 by J. Whitehead Clerk ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I6_p002.jpg) 2-627 S. L. Furgeus Edward Thompson June 30. 45 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I7_p001.jpg) Mr. Mulliner please to let the Bearer C. W. Patten have one Dollar and seventy five cents in shoe making and it shall apply on AC/— Nauvoo N. K. Whitney June 12th 1845 Geo. Miller Trustees by J. Whitehead clerk ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I7_p002.jpg) I - 75 S. L. Forglus C W Math[--] June 30 .45 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I8_p001.jpg) Mr. Mulliner Please let A. W. Sherman have the Boots you have maid for him and this shall be good for three Dollars on your tithing N. K. Whitney Octr. 4th 1845 Geo. Miller trustees by J. Whitehead clerk ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I8_p002.jpg) Trustees order on S. Mulliner C[-] to in favor of Z. H. Garly ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I9_p001.jpg) Mr. Mulliner please to let D. B. Dille have one Dollar and thirty one cents in shoemaking and this shall apply on your tithing for the said amt City of Joseph N. K. Whitney May 28th. 1845. Geo Miller Trustees by J. Whitehead clerk ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F28_I9_p002.jpg) 1-31 D B Dilly S. L. Forgens June 30 .45 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I10_p001.jpg) Willard Richards BA of A Davis by the Order of Geo Miller & W R Whitney Trustees 4 oz as Black Bel Cl Ab $6 50/100 26.00 2 Best Calf Skins 8—— 6 00 Charged to account $32.00 of Trustees of Church & Temple Nauvoo Jan 10th AL/46 ADavis ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I10_p002.jpg) Amos Davy Bill $32.00 Jan 10th 46 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I11_p001.jpg) [-]essrs Whitney & Miller } Trustees in Trust } Sirs Please pay the Bearer Andrew Cahoon five Dollars and Charge the same to my account Joshua Ar[--] Nauvoo Jan 16th /46 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I11_p002.jpg) E D Wooley, Orders from J Armstrong Enter in T Book June 20/46 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I12_p001.jpg) Nauvoo February 4th 1846. N. K. Whitney and George Miller — Trustee &c. – Please credit Henry W[-] Miller twenty seven dollars and charge the same to me— Respectfully, Amasa Lyman [--] cty Pond $22 Bal. Daniel A. Miller ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I13_p001.jpg) Messrs Whitney & Miller Please pay the bearer twenty eight dollars and charge the same against me and oblige yours truly Jany 24th 1846 William Coltier ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I13_p002.jpg) W Coltier's order Trustees $28 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I14_p001.jpg) Messrs Miller & Whitney Please pay the bearer Twenty three dollars and charge the same against me and oblige Yours Truly Jany 22nd 1846 William Lymons ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I14_p002.jpg) Wm Symmons Order $23.00 Trustees & 6 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I2_p001.jpg) Svnelry Orelers Credited to B. W. Elliott Jany 8. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I3_p001.jpg) The Temple Trustees will pleas credit B. W Eliott fifty cts &charge the same. to my account Citty of Joseph Dec 9th 1846 Hans. C. Hansen ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I4_p001.jpg) The Temple Trustees Will pleas Credit Bradford Eliott fifty cts on tithing and charge the same to my account Citty of Joseph Decm. 10th 1845 Wm F Cahoon The Temple Trustees Will pleas credit Bradford Eliott the some of fifty cts & charge the same to my account Citty of Joseph Decm 10th 1845 Thomas Pearsons The Temple Trustees will pleas Credit Bradford Eliott the some of one Dollar and charge the same to my account Citty of Joseph Dec 10th 1845 D. & A Cahoon ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I4_p002.jpg) [-] 2.00 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I5_p001.jpg) The Temple Trustees will pleas credid Bradford W Eliott the some of fifty cts & charge the same to my account City of Joseph Dec 12th 1845 N T Lil[-]ock The Temple Trustees will pleas credit B. W. Eliott the sum of fifty cts. & charge the sum to my account City of Joseph Dec.. 12 1845 J W Crosby The Temple Trustees Will pleas credit Braddford W. Eliott the sum of one dollar & fifty cts on tithing & charge the sume to my account City of Joseph Dec.. 12 1845 Francis. A. Brown ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I5_p002.jpg) $2.50 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I6_p001.jpg) The Temple Trustees Will pleas credid B__Eliott on tithing fifty cts & Charge the same to my a[-]t—— Eleseander Whitesides Citty of Joseph Dec 11th 1845 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I7_p001.jpg) Temple Trustees will please credit Bradford W Elliott the sum of fifty Cents on tything and charge the same to my account Nauvoo Dec 12th 1845 Stephen Hales ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I8_p001.jpg) Mr Hovey, Please purchase for us in Quincy with Cash herewith the following Bill of Iron and Steel and oblige, Yours &c N. K. Whitney City of Nauvoo George Miller Decr 16 1845 Trustees &c 33 feet Spring Steel 2¾ inches wide (for 2 Horse Carriages) good article 45 feet Do Do 2⅛ " 3500 lbs Tennessee Iron for Waggon Tyre 1¾ by ⅜ inches 500 " 1½ " ⅜ " 195 feet Band Iron " Hubbs 3 " ⅛ " 250 " 2½ " ⅛ " 400 " ¾ " ⅜ " 30 " 1¼ inch Round Iron 120 " ⅝ " Square 40 " ½ " " 80 " ½ " Round 50 " ⅞ " " 100 " ¾ " Square 60 " 3½ " by ⅜ 1 Bundle Horse Nail Rods 44 Feet of 1½ by ⅜ inches 10 " 2 " ½ " 32 " ¾ inch Round 100 " 1½ " " 5 Bars 169 420 " ⅝ " " 8 " 436 [The following equations are written to the right of original text] 1440 720 2160 22.530 21 475 43.1005 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I8_p002.jpg) Mr Joseph G. Hovey Quincey Ill’s Bill N. K. Whitney to Joseph G. Hovey Quincy [Calculations appear on page] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I9_p001.jpg) Trustees in trust To Hyrum Kimball Dr For 41¾ Bushels wheat 40 16.90 16.70 7 do " 50 3.50 3.50 37¼ " " 40 14 90 14.90 $35.30 Dec 31 [--] " 40 13.20 13.20 5 53/60 55 2.15 3.23 $50.65 52.53 20 Sacks at 30 $6.00 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F29_I9_p002.jpg) Heywood & Kimball Bill of wheat &c Decr. 31st 1845 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I10_p001.jpg) Captains Of Company's orders on Trustees in Trust ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I11_p001.jpg) To the trustees in trust N. K. Whitney & George Miller Please Credit the bearer Amos Davis Jr with Nine days work on tithing & charge to the 12, company of Emigrants. R Shepard | Clerk | Charles Shumway ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I11_p002.jpg) Shumway's order on Trustees Feby 11. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I12_p001.jpg) Br. Wm Clayton Please Credit John R Blanchard one dollar and seventy five cents on Tithing and charge the same to Chs C Rich, company No 13, – Febry 5. 1846 – John B Fairbank Clk ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I12_p002.jpg) C.C. Rich's order on Trustees Feby 6. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I13_p001.jpg) F Feb 4 – 1846 Two the trust tees and trust of the Chrech of Later day sain ts pleas pay to John Nay tithing fifteen doll ars Charles Shumway ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I13_p002.jpg) Shumways order on Trustees Feby 11. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I14_p001.jpg) City of Joseph Feb 2d 1846 Bishops Whitney & Miller, Trustees,, Please credit the bearer Ransom Shepard five days work on tithing and charge the same to the twelvth company of Emigrants Charles Shumway | Capt,, Ramsom Shepard | Clerk ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I14_p002.jpg) Shumways, order on Trustees Feby 3. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I1_p001.jpg) Mss[-] N. K. Whitney Trustees & " — George Miller 1845 In a/c with Jonn Judah [--] Novemr 13th To ½# vermillion pr Order 0.50 " 25 " 2 Boxes Glass pr Order 4.50 Decemr 4 " 25½ Yd calico at 14 c. by W Hyde 3.57 " 23 " 35# Nails pr order 2.18½ " 29 " 35# Glue. & Reg 35c 15c 5.60 " " " 4 Sacks Salt 12.00 " " " 1 Gal oil pr order 1.00 Jany 1 <1846> " 94# Nails W Clayton 5.64 " " " 32# Nails order 2.00 " 13 " 1 Gal oil 1.00 " 23 " 2 Doz Butts 1.50. 1 Gro S[---] 50 c 2.25 " " " 4 Doz Buttons 25c " 29 " 1 Gro Screws order 0.50 " " " 1 Bundle Cotton Yarn 1.25 " " " 3 fine Combs W Clayton 0.56 " " " 4 pieces Muslin 166 ¾ yd 10c 16.60 " " " 4 " " 152¼ yd 12c 18.24 $77.39 Br Richards a/c Rendered 30.14 $107.53 Jany 29. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I1_p002.jpg) Mss N K Whitney & Geo Miller Trustees in a/c with Jona Judah ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I2_p001.jpg) Br Willard Richards 1846 To Jonn Judah Dr Jany To 2# Sugar 20c. Chamber pot 63c. 0.83 3# Candles 37½ c. Mill 37½ c. 0.75 35 yds Drilling 15c 5.25 71¾ yds muslin 12c 8.60 2 Handkerchiefs 1.50 5½ Yds Bombazine 1.00 5.50 12# Candles 12½ 1.50 1# Tea 1.00 7# Sugar 10c 0.70 20½ yds Ticking 22c 4.57 $30.14 Jany 29. 1846 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I2_p002.jpg) Br Richards a/c with Jona Judah ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I3_p001.jpg) Mr John Taylor 1846 To Jona Judah Dr Febuary 3 To Merchandise pr order —$5.00 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I4_p001.jpg) M[--] L K Whitney Trustees &c & George Miller 1845 In a/c with Jonn Judah [-] November 13th To ½ # vermillion 0.50 " 25. " 2 Boxes Glass 4.50 Decemr 4 " 25 ½ yds Calico 3.57 " 23 " 35# Nails 2.18½ " 29 " 35# Glue & Reg 35 15c 5.60 " " " 4 Sacks Salt 12.00 " " " 1 Gal Oil 1.00 Jany 1 <1846> " 94# Nails 5.64 " " " 32# Nails 2.00 " 13 " 1 Gal Oil 1.00 23 " 2 Doz Butts 1.50. 1 Gro Screws 50c. 2.00 " " " 4 " Buttons 25c 0.25 29 " 1 Gro. ¾ In Screws 0.50 " " 1 Bundle Cotton Thread 1.25 " " 3 fine Combs 0.56 " " 4 pieces Muslin 166¾ yd 10c 16.60 " " 4 " " 152¼ yd 12c 18.24 31 " " 5 Doz Buttons 12½ c 0.62½ $78.02 Mr George Miller In a/c with Jona Judah — Dr Febuary 3d <1846> To Amount of Account rendered — $42.97 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I4_p002.jpg) Br Willard Richards To Jona Judah Br January 10. <1846> To 2# Sugar 20c. C pot 63c 0.83 " " " 3# Candles 37½c. Mill 37½c. 0.75 " " " 35 yds Drilling 15c 5.25 " " " 71¾ " Muslin 12c. 8.60 " " " 2 Handkerchiefs 1.50 " " " 5½ yds Bombazine 5.50 " " " 12# Candles 1.50 " " 1# Tea 1.00. 7# Sugar 70c 1.70 " 29 20½ yds Tickings 22c 4.51 $30.14 Mr Parley P. Pratt To Jona Judah Septemr 18th <1845> To paper Packs 12½. Eggs 4c. Loaf 19c 0.35½ October 7th " 4¼ yd velvet 2.13. Pape 12½. 2.25½ " " " paper Packs 12 ½ c. 1 ½ yd muslin 75 0.87½ Novemr 25 " 3# Butter 0.37½ $3.86 Feby 12th To order W Clayton $15.80 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I5_p001.jpg) M[-] L K Whitney Trustees & " Geo Miller " Geo Miller To Jona Judah Br Febuary 9th <1846> To Amount of Account $78.02 " " Dr. Willard Richards a/c 30.14 " " Mr P. P. Pratt a/c 3.86 " " Mr John Taylor a/c 5.00 " " Mr Geo Miller a/c 42.97 $159.99 12th Amount of Goods pr order 15.80 $175.79 [The following is written over previous text.] Accepted Febuary 12th 1846 Almon W. Babbett Joseph L. Heywood and John S. Fullmer Trustees in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ &c ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I5_p002.jpg) Acceptance of Trustees &c ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I6_p001.jpg) To the Trustees in trust of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints you will please to pay Johnothon Judah o[-] order the Sum of one hundred and thirty one Dollors and 22/100 cents a[-] Colonel on the Arsenel Acount to be paid Six months from Date Nauvoo Febuary 9th 1846 Brigham Young [The following is written over original text] Accepted February 12th 1846 AW. Babbett J.L Heywood & J.S. Fullmer Trustees in trust ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I6_p002.jpg) acceptance of Trustees &c ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I7_p001.jpg) Rcd Nauvoo Feby 12th 1846 Acceptance of a Note pr the trustees in trust for the Sum of one Hundred & Thirty one 22/100 Dollars [-]id Monthly from Feby 9. 1846 as balance due on the Anuell account which when paid will be in full said note signed by Brigham Young. Jona Judah ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I8_p001.jpg) Mr Judah Please let C. L. Whitney have $15.80 in Goods and charge to a/c of Trustees Feby 12 . 46 W Clayton ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I8_p002.jpg) [lower left corner of page has been torn off and obliterates some text] The City Collector will please accept this order for dollars and cents, for Taxes due the City of Nauvoo, and it shall apply on settlement. Nauvoo, 184 Treasurer. The City collector will please accept this order for dollars and cents, for s due the City of Nauvoo, and it shall apply on settlement. 184 Treasurer. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F30_I9_p001.jpg) Received from Mss A W Babbitt, J L Haywood & J. S. Fulmer, acceptance of the following accounts, which when paid will be in full of the accounts of Mss Whitney & Miller former Trustees &c Amount of Account 78.02 Dr Richards 30.14 W P. P. Pratt 3.86 " John Taylor 5.00 " Geo Miller 42.97 Amt of Goods pr order 15.80 $175.79 Jona Judah all charges on Day Book K page 56 March 11th 1846 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I1_p001.jpg) N. K. Whitney & G. Miller Trustees &c; To Charles Dolton Dr. To Labor for Upper Steam Mill To repg & Making Bolts &c 1..50 " Making Rings & Bolts for Temple 1.50 " Shoeing Horse .38 (Mill) " Sharping Picks 38 " Making Bolts 50 " Repairing irons 50 " fi[-] nails and mend wrench 75 " reparing irons 25 " making spikes 13 " reparing irons 50 " " " & making wedges 1.75 " making wedges 10 " Sharping Picks 1.38 " " Plates 50 $10.12 Feby 5. 1846. Recd Paymt in Full Charles Dolton ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I1_p002.jpg) C Doltons Bill Blacksmith work Feby 5th 1846 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I2_p001.jpg) To A. Babbatt & Others as Trustees Pleas apply four dollar 42/100 to the credit of A P Rockwood and charge the Same to City of Joseph Feb 7th , 46. Jackson Smith ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I3_p001.jpg) Willard Richards to Raymond Clark Cr Nov 22d <1845> To 1 Gin Whiskey 28 2# sugar 20 48 " 1# Coffee 10 2# sugar 20. 30 " 1 Gin Whiskey 28 1 Gin Molasses 50 78 2# Sugar 20 1 Gin Whisky 35 55 1 Gin Whiskey 35 2# sugar 20 55 1 Whiskey 35 35 Oct 6 1 Gin Molasses 50 4# Sugar 40 90 1 Gin Whiskey 35 ¼# Spice 6[-] 41 ¼ Cloves by Ma[-]li[-] 25 1# Saleratus 10 4# Sugar 40 by May 07 50 Candlewick 12½ 1 Gin molasses 50 62½ 1 Gin Whiskey 35 1 Gin molasses 50 85 ¼# Cinnamon 18¾ 21st 1# Saleratus 10¾ yd Linen 47 57 28th Tape 12½ sugar by Levi 10 22½ 29th 1 Gin molasses 50 2# Saleratus 20 70 " 2# sugar 20 1# Ginger 18¾ 38¾ " ½# spice 12½ 1 box soda Powders 25 37½ Dec[-] 3d 1 oz Indigo 12½ 1# Butter 12 ½ 25 1 Candles Thread 5 17½ 5th vest Trimmings (by Taylor) 121 8 1 Box Soda Powders 25 9th 1 Gin molasses 50 2# sugar 20 70 1 Candles 12½ 1 Box Soda Powders 25 37½ 16 2” Sugar 20 2# Ginger 37½ Cinnamon 35. 92½ 1 Gin Whiskey 40 2# Candles 25 65 1# Coffee 12½ ½# Tea 44 7# Sugar 70 1.26½ 4# Candles 50 6# Rice 48 98 2# Butter 25 1# Lard 9 34 8# Batting 100. 1 Gin Molasses 50 1.50 30th 1 Comb 12½ Spool 5 1 yd print 12½ 30 1 Hdkf 75 2[--] Candles 25 1 00 12 yd Domestic 12½ 1 50 Jany 2d <1846> 1# Starch 12½ 1# [---]tus 22½ 3d 4# Candles 50 12½# salt 25 75 Cand ford. $21.38½ ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I3_p002.jpg) 1846 Jan 7th Amount brought over 21.33 To 1 Gln Molasses 50 50 " 12 yds F[-]loment @ 40 cts 4 80 $26.68 Messrs Whitney and Miller Trustees Please to settle with Mrs. Clark the above bill so as to settle her bill for the above goods in Saint Louis and charge the same to Willard Richards Per F.B. Richards Clerk Nauvoo February 8. 1846 If the Trustees cannot settle the above before they leave I wish it transferred to the new Trustees, & them to answer it so as not to disappoint Mrs. Clarks Creditors W Richards ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I4_p001.jpg) This is to certify that I Charles Allen have this ninth day of February 1846 sold to the Trustees in Trust of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints one Flat Boat and one skift Worth about $50. Charles Allen ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I4_p002.jpg) C. Allens Bill of Sale to Trustees for Flat Boat & Skiff ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I5_p001.jpg) Messrs Whitney & Miller please to pay W W Phelps or acc[--] three dollars in wheat, and account the same with me. Nauvoo } Julia A [-]oreden Feb 9 1846 } by Ira E W[--]t ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F31_I5_p002.jpg) Julia Ann Van Orden order on Trustees. in favor of W. W. Phelps Feby 9. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I1_p001.jpg) Bro Heywood I have received a Span of Horses, Harness and Wagon of John Eva[-]ts. You have appraised them and will please arrange the credit according to agreement Feby 12 46 W Clayton ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I1_p002.jpg) W. Claytons Receipt for Horses &c. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I2_p001.jpg) Nauvoo Febr 13th 1846 Mr A. Babbet Sir please let bearer Enoch P Rollings or his order have goodes to The amount of Eight dollars and Charge to my accomnpt Yours John Scott ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I2_p002.jpg) John Scott's order on A. W. Babbit [-]d on Book . June 3d 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I3_p001.jpg) Babbitt Heywood Fullmr - Please settle with Miss Anderson sixteen Dolls for stove &c [-]oblige Feby 14/46 – Heber C. Kimball ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I3_p002.jpg) Paid $1.00 March 30 8½ lb Beef - .34 April 3 5 lbs salt .10 Paid 20 May 16th 4 gas Lewis 40c 1.60 3 24 16.00 12-76 [The following three lines written upside down at opposite end of the page] H. C. Kimball Order Chgd July 25/46 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I4_p001.jpg) Nauvoo February 16. 1846 To the Trustees in Trust Gentlemen William Please pay to Bro ^ Gollaher (the blacksmith at the Arsinel) the sum of One dollar for work done for me & charge to my account William Weeks ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I4_p002.jpg) Wm Weeks Order in favo[-] of Gallahez Chgd July 18/46c ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I5_p001.jpg) Recd. of Stillman Pond one Yoke of five year old cattle for the care of the Church which the Trustees will please refund to him the coming spring & Oblige N K Whitney 20 Feby 46 Bishop ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F32_I5_p002.jpg) N. K. Whitneys Order. in favour of S. Pond pd in one Mare value $40 July 1st 1846 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F33_I1_p001.jpg) To the Trustees in Trust Please pay brother Amy five dollars for Tin ware and stove, furnished for the western company W Clayton Feb 25 1846 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F33_I2_p001.jpg) This is to certify to the Trustees of the Church of Christ of Latterday Saints that I recieved one yoke of oxen of Jacob Stokes worth about forty Dollars for the use of thee first company to the west Feb the 25th 1846 Charles C. Rich ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F33_I2_p002.jpg) Received of the trustees the within amount to my my full satisfaction April 17. 1846 Jacob Stoker C. C. Richies Order o[-] Trustees for 1 Yoke of Cattle ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F33_I3_p001.jpg) Mrsers Babbit Haywood and Fulmer Trustees for the Church of Jesus Crist of Latter day Saints pleas let Henrey Zebriskey or order have three Dollars & seventy-five Cents worth in Cloth sufficiant for a Waggon cover & oblige Your friend Feb. 26 [-] 46 Samuel Bent ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F33_I3_p002.jpg) Saml Bent's order on Trustees Ch. Apl. 8. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F33_I4_p001.jpg) to the trustees A. W. Babbot &Co pay Johnathan H. Hale 55 dallars in hors or other property Camp of Isreal Feb 26 / 46 Brigham Young ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I1_p001.jpg) Richardsons Point camp of Isreal March 17th 1846 Messrs Battott Haywood & Fulmer please let Br Ira Hilman have a horse or oxen to the amount of $30. dallars and charge to me we have kept his horse prised thirty dallars Brigham Young ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I2_p001.jpg) and sessions Trustees in trust To D.M. Repsher Dr To 9.65 spokes Dressed $19.30 To 20 axletrees 10.00 To 28 Felloes 2 00 To 1 Set[-] Hounds = 2 00 To 112 full Dressed spoke 4 48 To 270 undressed 1.35 39.13 19.56 1846 May 9th Recd credit on Book D. M. Repsher P. G. Sessions ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I2_p002.jpg) Repsher & Sessions Bill of Waggon Wood May 9. 1846. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I3_p001.jpg) [left side of document is torn, obliterating some text] Whitney & Miller to L N Scovil Dr To makeing thirteen barrels of grape wine 26.00 " prepareing and mixing grape wine 1.50 " " juice at your office pr Beckylhimer 2.50 making vinegar two barrels 2.00 two tight Barrels for wine 2.00 repairing Barrel 25 [--]tra services with the wine 5.00 Nauvoo Feb 7th 1846 L.N.Scovil $39.25 1846 June 1st Recd Paymt in full/ Whitney & Miller ; Cr LN Scovil/ by one gallon of Wine 1.50 $37.75 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I3_p002.jpg) [page is damaged, some text is obliterated] Lucius N. Scov[--] Bill of Labor June 1st 1846. [following text is upside down and to the right of the original text] 42 3/4 26 16 3/4 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I4_p001.jpg) Iowa Davis County June the 1st 1846 Mr Haywood Fulmer and Babit Sirs the Lot that die belong to me and my Brother Wily P Allred we have sold to Mr Patrick M. Darcy and we want you to Make him a deed and much oblige yours Reuben W. Allred Wily P. Allred ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I4_p002.jpg) Allreds Orders on trustees to Make a Deed to Dracy ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I5_p001.jpg) Nauvoo June 23rd 1846 T. O. Angell Dr to Trustees in Trust To Cash & Store pay received of sundries for Lumber from May 1st to June 23/46 $116..00 Cr by Cash & store pay charged to self $56..00 " " Do " " pd Sawyers 60..00 = 116..00 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F34_I5_p002.jpg) T.O. Angel Bill of sale of Lumber ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I10_p001.jpg) Messrs Babbitt Haywood + Fulmer, Please to pay J. M. Bernhisel or bearer one dollar seventy five cents and charge it to my account Dec 14 1846 JS K Foot ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I10_p002.jpg) J. B. Foots order on Trustees in favour of J. M Bernhisel ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I1_p001.jpg) Messrs Babbitt Haywood & Fulmer Bot of Wilson D Greer June 6th <1846> 1 Kipp $2.25 1 Calf 2.38 1 side rep 2.25 1 do 2 50 1 side do 2.50 1 do 1 75 $77.10c 1 do do 2.25 1 Bundle sole Leather 42[--] 1 do do 2.87 1 14¾ 1 do do 2 25 1 42. 1 do do 3 00 1 43. 1 do do 3 00 1 35 1 do do 2.63 $1[-]77[-] 1 do do 1.50 1 Bundle Harness 50 lbs 1 Kipp 3.25 1 81 1 do 3.50 1 31 1 do 3.25 1 19 1 do 1.75 181 lbs 1 do 1.75 1 Side Bridle $3.00 1 do 2.00 358 lbs @ 25 $89.4[-] 1 side up 2.87 Continued Forward 77.10 1 do do 2.00 total Leather $169.54 1 do do 1.87 1 do do 1.75 1 do do 2 00 1 do do 1 50 1 do do 2.25 1 calf 2.25 1 do 2 13 1 do 2 00 1 do 2 25 1 do 1.25 1 do 2.25 1 do 2.00 1 do 2 00 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I1_p002.jpg) Amt. Leather Bill forward $169.54 33 head Cattle for 571.00 7 - 2 Horse waggons - 65.00 455 00 1 - 1 do do - 40 40.00 9 Log Chains - 128 lbs 16.00 12 doz Corn Brooms 1.00 12.00 3 do Large do 1 50 4 50 2 Horses & waggons for 150.00 Exchange of waggons 20.00 3 Sacks S.F. Flour 122} 7 08 114} 354 Oz. 118} 3 Sacks containing same 75 2 25 2 setts Harness 28 00 50.00 Cash to be paid on Land 135 00 91 pair mens coarce Hhoes 1.37½ 125.13 6 " womens do 1.37½ 8 25 7 " mens fine Boots 500 35.00 6 " do coarce “ 287½ 17 25 11 25 6 " mens " " 1.87½ 22.35 18 " womens slippers 75 13 50 6 " mens coarce shoes 100 6.00 4 Sett check Lines 272½ 8.50 1 horse colar 150 1.50 4¾ yds Carpting 75 3.56 12 " Tweed cloth stript 25 3.00 10 " Sumer Strpt 22 2.20 9 " boys sumer ware for 2.00 80 " domestic 12 ½ 10.00 31 " do 12 ½ 3.87 6½ " do 12 ½ .81 2 pair suspenders 37½ .75 1 " do 75 .63 2 vest pattrons 1.25 2.50 6 yds Blue calico 20 1.20 continued foward $1889.27 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I1_p003.jpg) Amt brot forward $1889.37 6 yds Jeans 40 2 40 26¼ " do 56 16.69 2½ " Beaver cloth 4.50 11 25 3 " Tweed cloth for 3 50 20½ " Jeans 10 25 2⅓ " cordaray 62 ½ 1 46 6½ " Jeans 56 3 56 69 " calico 15 10 35 32½ " do 25 8 13 16 " do 22½ 3 55 1 oil cloth 63 63 3 packs Pins 81 2.43 6 doz spools Thread for 2 50 3¾ yds L[--]cy 44 1.65 1⅞ " Invisiable Green cloth for 8 00 6 " Olive Brown cloth 4 50) 27 00 2 " Black casame a[-] 1 50 3 00 1 " pilot Cloth 1 75 1⅓ " Beaver do for 4 50 29 " canlon Flanen 16⅔ 4 83 7 " Beave cloth 300 21.00 2 p[---]at cloth coats 400 8 00 10 fine Hats 275 27 50 11 pair woolen socks 25 2 75 9 " " suspenders 16⅔ 1 50 1 comfort f[-] 17 2 net caps 25 50 9 Bonets 16⅔ 1 50 1 vest pattrons 50 50 2 vest pattrons 75 1.50 1 fine Bonatt & Box 400 4 00 1 doz Bed cards 3 00 - $199 35 continued fo[-]ward $2088.62 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I1_p004.jpg) Amt brot. forward $2088.62. 3 Hamers for 1 63 32 lbs Y.H. Tea 50 16 00 1 pair coarce Boots 2 87 11 " suspenders 25 2.75 6 " do 31¼c 1 87 2 " do 50 1 00 4 shawls 1 13 2 vest patrons 4 00 8 00 2 silk cravats 75 1 50 11 do do 75 8.25 1 over coat 18.00 1 shawl for 1 75 17 Hoods 2 84 1 Shawl 3 00 1 do 3 00 1 bridle & martingil 4 00 1 shawl for 5 00 1 do 3 00 1 doz willow bonnetts 16⅔ 2 00 1 " do fine 50 2 yds cloth 100 2 00 6½ " cloth 75 4 88 24 " calico 15 3 60 10 lbs salaratus " 70 1 lb spice 1 lb paper 40 16 lbs coffee 12½ 2.00 11 " Sugar 1 00 11 " Coffee 1 19 45¾ yds Hard Times 18¾ 8 63 6 fine Caps 300 18.00 1 Trunk for 2 25 13274 Recd payment in full $2221 36 Wilson & [---] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I2_p001.jpg) Sept. 21. 1846 Bro. Bedford Will please let Mr. Degran[--] have one dollar & fifty cts worth flour on a/c Babbitt Heywood & Fullmer ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I3_p001.jpg) Sept. 21- 1846 Mr Bedford Will please let Sister McKenney have one dollar worth of flour on our a/c— Babbitt Heywood & Fullmer [--] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I4_p001.jpg) Bro Badger[-] Please Cr the Iron nai[--] Bbl & loc[-] Babbitt H[-]ywood charge Thos Bullock ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I5_p001.jpg) 1846 Mr. Haywood to Thos Brun D[-] selling 4 buggy tier $2.00 $2.00 Oct Won Ke am coverge 1.87 1/2 1.87 1/2 Mending skeen 25 25 8 shoes toed & nales 2.50 2.50 6 strops and nales for waggon 2.25 upseling a/c 25 25 ironing waggon $20.00 20.00 T[--]ling bale on [-]vin 25 25 29-37 1/2 1846 John S. Fulmer to Thos Brun Dr To diging grave for - $1.00 Oct To 4 new shoes toed $1.50 1.50 2 2 new shoes toed 75 75 2 zemores found one shoe 35 cents 35 No 2 new shoes toed 75 75 puting beer on [--]d 12 1/2 12 1/2 4-47 1/2 1846 M. Whitehead Dr Oct 2 new toed shoes 75 75 mending stove 50 50 worke on waggon - for Hartwell 75 worke on [---]ch of waggon 25 2-25 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I5_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Iron $7 68 Calf 1.50 lucking glass 6.00 Cows 8.00 Sugar 37½ Bonnett 37½ $23.93 Mr Haywood Dr. Dec making lace to cettl[-] 25 Jan 9 5 removed 2 toes 75 3 new toed shoes $1 12½ $2.12½ Mr Whitehead Dr 21 Ironing reach 25 Jan 4 remove toes 75 26 4 remo[-] 2 toes 62½ $1.62½ [Column 2] [The following appears upside down] 29 – 37½ 4 – 47½ 2 – 25 2 – 12½ 1 – 62½ 39" 85’ 20 – 00 cr previous [-]9 — 85 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I6_p001.jpg) Messrs Babbit Heywood & Fulmer Sirs Pleas pay the bearer the sum of Six 38/100 dollars and charge to my account and much oblige Nauvoo Sept. 17th 1846 Thomas McLell[-]n[-] [The following two lines are written over previous entry] Accepted, Babbitt, Heywood & Fullmer Messrs Babbit Heywood & Fulmer Sirs Pleas pay the bearer the Sum of Six 30/100 dollars and change the same to George A Smith by my order Nauvoo Sept 17th 1846 Josiah W Fleming [The following three lines are written over previous entry] Accepted Babbitt, Heywood & Fullmer Messrs Babbit Heywood & Fulmer Sirs Pleas pay the bearer the Sum of Seven 20/100 dollars and much oblige Nauvoo Sept 18th 1846 Wm H. Folsom [The following four lines are written over previous entry] Accepted Babbitt Heywood & Fullmer Messrs Babbit Heywood & Fullmer Sirs Pleas pay the bearer the sum of two 50/100 dollars and much oblige Nauvoo 18th 1846 Francis Smith [The following three lines are written over previous entry] Accepted, Babbitt Heywood & Fullmer ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I6_p002.jpg) [text is rotated sideways] orders on Trustees Cr. & Charged Sept. 23rd 1846 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I7_p001.jpg) Messrs Babbit Heywood & Fullmer sirs Pleas pay the bearer the sum of two dollars and much oblige Nauvoo Sept.. 18th 1846 Samuel Heath ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I7_p002.jpg) Sml Heath order $2,00 Accepted Babbitt Heywood & Fullmer ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I8_p001.jpg) Nauvoo Sept 22d 1846. Messrs, Trustees Sirs pleas to pay E. B. Tripp or Barrow two dollers & ninety four cents. pr charge the sum to me it being for value received of him Wm H Folsom ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I9_p001.jpg) Nauvoo, Ills, 26 Novbr 46 Trustees to John Winter Dr,, 1/2 # Cinnamon 5/ $.31c 1 bott, peppermint " 37. 1 " Cast oil " 37. 1 " Calc. Magnesia " 25. 2 " Brandy 4/ [-] 1.00. 6 oz Tinct rubarb 1/Bottel 6 " 81. 2 " [-]inc Cyrup 15. " 30 2 " Ho[-] drops 6.c both 3" 15. 1 bott Blk Ink 15. 1 " Snuff 15. Matches 50[-] 1 [--] ginger 25. 1 " pepper 25. Nutmegs 25. 68 1 bo[-] Blacking [-] 12. 1 4 oz car[-]ay Lead 6/[-] 25. 62 1 " tea 75. 1 1 " Sago 50. 1 " allspice 25. shoe Brushes 30 $ 7,,28c ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F35_I9_p002.jpg) Bill of Goods at John Winters ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I1_p001.jpg) 4 Sett cups & saucers 75c .75 6 Tumblers 2/— 1.50 5½ yds Saxony cloth (7/–) 4.89<79> 6 " Do Do 7/– 5.[--]<22> 4 " Moreno [-] 8/– 4.00 2 Skeins silk /6– .12 4 spools cotton .31 1 pr shears 3/6 [-] .44 1¼ yds sleeve lining (3/–) .46 7 " Black Lining (1/6) 1.36 2 rolls wadding (1/6) .37 34 yds callico 1/10 7.48 8 – Do 2/8 – 2.67 8 8/– 8.00 6 skeins silk /6- .37 3 Black " cravats 8/– 3.00 2 HDKFS (cotton 2/ .50 3 yds Broad cloth 7/– 19.12 4 – Pilot Do 32/— 16 00 1 Ps Tabby ¾ yds (75) .75 1 Box nedles .37 Trustees Bill [The following is written upside down at bottom of page] 1½ yd plad 4/6 1 " 5/ 3 " la[---] /22 8 skeins silk /6 To /4 yds Alapama 11/— 1.40 " ¼ " 14 yds Italian cord 10 = 1.40 1¼ " Alapama 11/= = 85 ¼ " Brown Holland 2/6 = 08 6 Skein silk 6/6 = 38 Patent Thread = 13 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I1_p002.jpg) 78 7748 74 46 Sam 57 7702 34 32 68 68 748 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I2_p001.jpg) Mr A Babbit please when my property is sold leet the bearrer Hiwand Bassett have the avails of the same and oblige y ours John W Leasley ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I3_p001.jpg) To the trustees of the Church the subscribers wished to be furnished the withe folowing articles so I can moove with the Church in the spring One wagon and teem [illegible deletion] if I have oxon I want two yoke, but a span of horses will do oxon cant cant be obtained two [---] cows some wolen clothing and some [---] coton clothing we need some cloth as soon as it can pos be obtained for I am very des[-]titute Some flower and other provishions Some artacles to cook in Some ten dolls in money boott and shoes one chain and and iron [-]s for a plow powder & leads W G Mc.Mullin ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I3_p002.jpg) Bill of Sundries W. C. McMullen Messrs Heywood Babbet and Fullmer ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I4_p001.jpg) [right side of page is torn, some text is obliterated] Messrs Whitney and Miller -Trustees - Please to pay Lucy Clayton twelve dolla and charge the same to Willard Richa by JB For House work - Nauvoo Jo ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I4_p002.jpg) Received on the within 1pr shoes $1.25 W Richards O[--] Cr on delivery & charged ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I5_p001.jpg) P. P. Pratt Dr to Trustees To 2,557 feet 0 inches of Inch pine Boards @ [-]cts pr foot 51.02 " 24 " pine Timber 6 by 6 to make celler Door @ 6 cts 1.44 " 30 " " " 12 [-] 12 to make cellar steps 8 cts 2.40 " 5¼ days Labor by W. F. Cahoon Carpenter work at $1.50 pr day 7.88 " 1¾ " " " W. Mace $1.50 2.62 " 2½ " " " W. Ford $1.25 3.13 " 3½ " " " C. R. Dana $1.00 3.50 " 8½ " " " James Bennett $1.25 10.63 " 1 " " " W. Snow $1.25 1.25 " 1 " " " W. Covert $1.25 1.25 " 9 " " " Daniel Avery $1.25 10.25 " 1¾ " " " S. Perry $1.00 1.75 " 2 " " " W. Partial $1.00 2.00 " 3 " " " Miles Romney $1.50 4.50 " 3 " " " G. O. Angel $1.50 4.50 " 1 " " " B. Rolfe $1.25 1.25 " Hinges for cellar Door. 3.00 " 1 Door Lock for store Door 1.50 " 47 lbs of Nails at 8 cts per lb 3.76 $117.63 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I5_p002.jpg) Bill of Labor & Materials pr P. P. Pratts Barn & Store ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I6_p001.jpg) f 84 Square timber at 8 cts pr. foot 6,72 914 of Joice and Studding & Rafters} 3822 @ 1 pr cts 57.33 2408 of Lumber to finish House} 500 of Rough Boards Oak} 5000 Shingles at $2 pr tk 10 Digging Foundation by Smithes Laying 4000 Brick for chimney at $3 12.00 Joiner work by Hands 98.44 digging foundation by hands from Temple ½ as much as Smithes 3 days Labor B Baxter pr. N.K. Whitney $1,25 cts pr day 3.75 ¾ of a Day by D. Moore pr. .75 1 days Labor by Burgess for [-]athrop 1.25 to making six lights of Scoliby Bruce pr Whitney .48 3 days labor pr. P. Cahoon pr. Bruce 3.75 1¼ " " " Carmicle pr Woodbury 1.63 To N. K. Whitneys Order 3.00 259.10 3822 1½ 3822 1911 57.33 Cr. December 14 days Wm F. Cahoon Jany 6½ Feby 5 Gibbs A Harper March 3½ Decr ¼ May 7¾ April 11¼ April 1¾ June 10 April 18 – May May 16¾ July 7¾ 15 – June 18¾ May 17¾ July 1¼ Augst 6¼ June 9 – Augst. 18.75 Septr 3¼ July 19½ Sepr. 4.68 Octr 11¼ Augst. 20¼ Octr 23.43 Novr. 8½ Septr 13¾ Novr 54.75 54¾ 7 – Decr. 280.88 150½ 359.06 1¾ 160.50 80.25 40.13 = 280.88 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I6_p002.jpg) An A/c of Labor and materials for House Wm F Cahoon charged. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I7_p001.jpg) C. W. Blunt Dr. To the tailors association X To Making one pair of pants 1 25 trimmings 37 ½ 1 62 ½ Trustees Dr to the tailors association X To worth Dane for the Indians 2 00 George Miller Dr X To the tailoring association Cutting 2 pair of pants 50 Making one Coat 3..50 4 00 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F36_I7_p002.jpg) Wandle Mace Dr. to the tailors association To Making one pair of pants 1 25 Received payment in full for all the wrttinn and foregoing accounts [page torn] Robert W[--]d[-] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p001.jpg) Thou God who dwells mids our K and does thy pleasure. We realize thou art our father-friend, that thou dost delight to bless his children who call upon thee with pure hearts. We are in a land of darkness - our enemies see thy glorys although [---] We come to ask for such things we need. We humbly ask in n of J.C. thou wouldst be merciful & forgive us our sins & as we have come for the purpose of de ourselves to thee we pray O L our G we ask n. J.C. thy now pour out thy spirit & fill [illegible line] May our hearts be centered upon thee. Our hearts continually be filled with thine love & charity that flows to our neighbors. We pray thou wouldst help us to improve upon all thou hast given. Present is in the name of J.C. to d ourselves, time, talents to thee as thy people all that pertains to us - to d the same for the rolling forth of thy K and establish thy K in the last days. We pray thou wouldst look mercifully upon us who dwell here upon earth We again aproach for the express purpose of d unto thee this consecrated spot. We de the very ground on which this [--] stands and all that pertains to it & look for thy blessings upon the head of him who [--] that thou would enrich him with the riches of eternity - with the principles of [---] - his family We d this Hall. Inasmuch as thy sts have had the privilege of erecting this Hall wherein they can meet - and to whom the keys will be committed to open the door of salvation to all the nations of the earth, that they may be redeemed from all the corruptions in which they are, that they [illegible line] of thy truth & gather - [illegible line] [illegible line] administer salvation & build up thy K so all the world sanctify this hall - no foul spt. may dwell here. have got knowledge from wisdom - that they may impress unto thy servants to learn of the K to all [---] We d this H d to Israel’s God - pray that thy spirit may always rest here May those who enter the doors always feel that the peace of God is here - that the hearts of thy people may be knit together ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p002.jpg) [some writing faded, page torn and stained, obscuring some text] that every spt that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom May thy spt guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy G to rest upon all the q of 70s and upon all the prs of q 7 inasmuch as there are many q [---] that thou would deliver us from the [---] thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt the resp to bear off the K we pray thou would endow thy sevt of 70s with power and that the [illegible line] the q from one to another untill all thy saints will see the beauty & glory thereof - We ask thy G to rest upon the families of thy st pour out the sp the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory and felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may [---] little [---]. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom knowledge, power be theirs We ask all the suffer [---] [-] authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would see [---] to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the [illegible line] May we be prospe[--] in this City that we may finish the building We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the [illegible line] We thank thee for it. Thou will [---] glory to thy saints & to thy name - Ask in n of J thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away May we be able to put iniquity away - We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J. We feel that we shall realize [---] build the T.S.H even receive then of our hearts this A.M Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J and [-] ourselves this H.I. ground unto thee that thy [---] may [---] for it ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p003.jpg) [some writing faded, page torn and stained, obscuring some text] from this place for theirs is the kingdom the power and glory for ever and ever Amen. feel delight that have the privilege of being with you & to have my heart drawn out in supplication for those things that we received I feel as though our brother had asked for those things that we all need for it has comprehended every thing. Let us all live for it There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do I feel willing to forgive all my brethren that I may be forgiven I have my feelings when I see the murderers passing round our City but God says vengeance is mine. Let us sustain each other & the roots of bitterness will never grow in our midst What pertains to our salvation is to [---] to each such [---] the first pr of thy q He is the one that stands at your head 7 when you receive your endowment [---] [---] him & go down. Then remember he is fed, clothed because as you bestow blessings upon him they will be bestowed to you. We show [---] [---] men. I would recommend the sisters to remember Sister Young for she is the first that will administer the endowment to you. She is broken down because she has been mobbed &c. Every one will receive their blessing in turn. His q will receive their endowment from him [--]. The 12 received their end from [--] J. and then they put upon the pres of the 70 & it goes down from the head. If you sustain the [---] [---] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p004.jpg) [some writing faded, page torn and stained, obscuring some text] They will always be respectable. If the characters of J & H had been sustained they would not have been within graves they were betrayed. Look how grieves for our brethren to pierce our hearts when we are not looking for it. When you see anything you do not understand say nothing never speak against a brother &c they made two to be the sentinels to pass to the K. By bestowing bl upon each other we obtain the bl of our fathers. [---] did I don't wish my brethren to have [illegible line] wrong. If the [--] you and humble them you never appointed them nor ordained them. Brother Joseph will take care of them. These men who are your [---] are good men I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p005.jpg) Thou God who dwells mids our K [kingdom] and does thy pleasure. We realize thou art our father-friend, that thou dost delight to bless his children who call upon thee with pure hearts. We are in a land of darkness - our enemies see thy glorys although ________ We come to ask for such things we need. We humbly ask in n [name] of J.C. [Jesus Christ] thou wouldst be merciful & forgive us our sins & as we have come for the purpose of de [dedicating] ourselves to thee we pray O L [Lord] our G [God] we ask n. J.C. [in name of Jesus Christ] thy now pour out thy spirit & fill ____ ________ _______ _________ May our hearts be centered upon thee. Our hearts continually be filled with thine love & charity that flows to our neighbors. We pray thou wouldst help us to improve upon all thou hast given. Present is in the name of J.C. [Jesus Christ] to d [dedicate] ourselves, time, talents, to thee as thy people all that pertains to us - to d [dedicate] the same for the rolling forth of thy K [kingdom] and establish thy K [kingdom] in the last days. We pray thou wouldst look mercifully upon us who dwell here upon earth We again aproach for the express purpose of d [dedicating] unto thee this consecrated spot. We de [dedicate] the very ground on which this _ _ stands and all that pertains to it & look for thy blessings upon the head of him who __ that thou would enrich him with the riches of eternity - with the principles of __________ - his family We d [dedicate] this Hall. Inasmuch as thy sts [servants] have had the privilege of erecting this Hall wherein they can meet - and to whom the keys will be committed to open the door of salvation to all the nations of the earth, that they may be redeemed from all the corruptions in which they are, that they __________ __ __________ of thy truth & gather - ____ _______ _____________________________________ ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p006.jpg) _____ __ ____ _ ___ __ ___ _________ __ ____ __ ___ ______ administer salvation & build up thy K [kingdom] so all the world sanctify this hall - no foul spt. [spirit] may dwell here. _______ have got knowledge from wisdom - that they may impress unto thy servants to learn of the K [kingdom] to all ____. We d [dedicate] this H [hall] d [dedicate] to Israel's God - pray that thy spirit may always rest here May those who enter the doors always feel that the peace of God is here - that the hearts of thy people may be ___ together [page 2] that every spt [spirit] that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom. May thy spt [spirit] guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy _ to rest upon all the q [quorums] of 70's and upon all the prs [presidents] of q [quorums] 7 inasmuch as there are many q [quorums] _______ that thou would deliver us from the _________ thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt [servants] the resp [responsibility] to bear off the K [kingdom] we pray thou would endow thy sevt [servants] of 70's with power and that the _____ __ ____ ___ ___ ______ the q [quorums] from one to another untill all thy ______ will see the beauty & glory thereof. We ask thy __ to rest upon the families of thy st [servants] pour out the sp [spirit] the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory & felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may ______ little _______. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom, ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p007.jpg) knowledge, power be theirs. We ask all the ______ ___ & authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would _____ to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the _____ ___ ___. May we be prosper [prosperous] in this city that we may finish the building. We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the _____ ________ ____ ______. We thank thee for it. Thou will ____ glory to thy saints & to thy name. Ask in n [name] of J [Jesus] thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away. May we able to put iniquity away. We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J [Jesus]. We feel that we shall realize _____ build the T.S.H. [The Seventies Hall] even receive then of our hearts this A.M. Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J [Jesus] and __ ourselves this H.I. [?] ground unto thee that thy _______ may ___ for it [page 3] from this place for theirs is the kingdom the power and glory for ever and ever Amen. feel delight that have the privilege of being with you & to have my heart drawn out in supplication for those things that we received I feel as though our brother had asked for those things that we all need for it has comprehended every thing. Let us all live for it There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p008.jpg) an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do I feel willing to forgive all my brethren that I may be forgiven I have my feelings when I see the murderers passing round our city but God says vengenance is mine. Let us sustain each other & the roots of bitterness will never grow in our midst What pertains to our salvation is to _____ to each ______ ______ the first pr [president] of the ] [quorum]. He is the one that stands at your head & when you receive your endowment __ ___________ __ him & go down. Then remember he is fed, clothed becuase as you bestow blessings upon him they will be bestowed to you. We show ___ ____ men. I would recommend the sisters to remember Sister Young for she is the first that will administer the endowment to you. She is broken down because she has been mobbed & c. Every one will receive their blessing in turn. His q [quorum] will receive their endowment from him __. The 12 received their end [endowment] from __ J. [Joseph] and then they put upon the pres of the 70 & it goes down from the head. If you sustain the __________ _____ [page 4] They will always be respectable. If the characters of J & H [Joseph and Hyrum] had been sustained they would not have been within graves they were betrayed. Look how grieves for our brethren to pierce our hearts when we are not looking for it. When you see anything you do not understand ___ nothing never speak against a brother & c they ____ two to be the sentinels to press to the K [kingdom]. By bestowing bl [blessings] upon each other we obtain the bl [blessings] of our fathers. ____ did I don't ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p009.jpg) wish my brethren to have ____ _____ _____ the 12 _____ ____ wrong. If the __ you and humble them you never appointed them nor ordained them. Brother Joseph will take care of them. These men who are your _____ are good men I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p010.jpg) Thou God who dwells mids our K [kingdom] and does thy pleasure. We realize thou art our father-friend, that thou dost delight to bless his children who call upon thee with pure hearts. We are in a land of darkness - our enemies see thy glorys although ________ We come to ask for such things we need. We humbly ask in n [name] of J.C. [Jesus Christ] thou wouldst be merciful & forgive us our sins & as we have come for the purpose of de [dedicating] ourselves to thee we pray O L [Lord] our G [God] we ask n. J.C. [in name of Jesus Christ] thy now pour out thy spirit & fill ____ ________ _______ _________ May our hearts be centered upon thee. Our hearts continually be filled with thine love & charity that flows to our neighbors. We pray thou wouldst help us to improve upon all thou hast given. Present is in the name of J.C. [Jesus Christ] to d [dedicate] ourselves, time, talents to thee as thy people all that pertains to us - to d [dedicate] the same for the rolling forth of thy K [kingdom] and establish thy K [kingdom] in the last days. We pray thou wouldst look mercifully upon us who dwell here upon earth We again aproach for the express purpose of d [dedicating] unto thee this consecrated spot. We de [dedicate] the very ground on which this __ stands and all that pertains to it & look for thy blessings upon the head of him who __ that thou would enrich him with the riches of eternity - with the principles of __________ - his family We d [dedicate] this Hall. Inasmuch as thy sts [servants] have had the privilege of erecting this Hall wherein they can meet - and to whom the keys will be committed to open the door of salvation to all the nations of the earth, that they may be redeemed from all the corruptions in which they are, that they _________ __ __________ of thy truth & gather - ____ ________ ______________________________________ ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p011.jpg) _____ __ ____ _ ___ __ ___ _________ __ ____ __ ___ ______ administer salvation & build up thy K [kingdom] so all the world sanctify this hall - no foul spt. [spirit] may dwell here. ________ have got knowledge from wisdom - that they may impress unto thy servants to learn of the K [kingdom] to all ____. We d [dedicate] this H [hall] d [dedicate] to Israel's God - pray that thy spirit may always rest here May those who enter the doors always feel that the peace of God is here - that the hearts of thy people may be ___ together [page 2] that every spt [spirit] that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom. May thy spt [spirit] guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy _ to rest upon all the q [quorums] of 70's and upon all the prs [presidents] of q [quorums] 7 inasmuch as there are many q [quorums] _______ that thou would deliver us from the _________ thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt [servants] the resp [responsibility] to bear off the K [kingdom] we pray thou would endow thy sevt [servants] of 70's with power and that the _____ __ ____ ___ ___ ______ the q [quorums] from one to another untill all thy ______ will see the beauty & glory thereof. We ask thy __ to rest upon the families of thy st [servants] pour out the sp [spirit] the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory & felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may ______ little _______. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom, ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p012.jpg) knowledge, power be theirs. We ask all the ______ ___ & authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would _____ to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the _____ ___ ___. May we be prosper [prosperous] in this city that we may finish the building. We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the _____ ____________ ___ ________ __ ________ _____. We thank thee for it. Thou will ____ glory to thy saints & to thy name. Ask in n [name] of J [Jesus] thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away. May we able to put iniquity away. We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J [Jesus]. We feel that we shall realize _____ build the T.S.H. [The Seventies Hall] even receive then of our hearts this A.M. Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J [Jesus] and __ ourselves this H.I. [?] ground unto thee that thy ________ may ___ for it [page 3] from this place for theirs is the kingdom the power and glory for ever and ever Amen. feel delight that have the privilege of being with you & to have my heart drawn out in supplication for those things that we received I feel as though our brother had asked for those things that we all need for it has comprehended every thing. Let us all live for it There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p013.jpg) an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do I feel willing to forgive all my brethren that I may be forgiven I have my feelings when I see the murderers passing round our city but God says vengenance is mine. Let us sustain each other & the roots of bitterness will never grow in our midst What pertains to our salvation is to _____ to each _____ ______ the first pr [president] of the ] [quorum]. He is the one that stands at your head & when you receive your endowment __ ____________ __ him & go down. Then remember he is fed, clothed because as you bestow blessings upon him they will be bestowed to you. We show ___ ____ men. I would recommend the sisters to remember Sister Young for she is the first that will administer the endowment to you. She is broken down because she has been mobbed & c. Every one will receive their blessing in turn. His q [quorum] will receive their endowment from him __. The 12 received their end [endowment] from __ J. [Joseph] and then they put upon the pres of the 70 & it goes down from the head. If you sustain the ____________ _____ [page 4] They will always be respectable. If the characters of J & H [Joseph and Hyrum] had been sustained they would not have been within graves they were betrayed. Look how grieves for our brethren to pierce our hearts when we are not looking for it. When you see anything you do not understand ___ nothing never speak against a brother & c they ____ two to be the sentinels to press to the K [kingdom]. By bestowing bl [blessings] upon each other we obtain the bl [blessings] of our fathers. ____ did I don't ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p014.jpg) wish my brethren to have ____ _____ _____ the 12 _____ ____ wrong. If the __ you and humble them you never appointed them nor ordained them. Brother Joseph will take care of them. These men who are your _____ are good men I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p015.jpg) Thou God who dwells mids our K and does thy pleasure. We realize thou art our father-friend, that thou dost delight to bless his children who call upon thee with pure hearts. We are in a land of darkness - our enemies see thy glorys although [---] We come to ask for such things we need. We humbly ask in n of J.C. thou wouldst be merciful & forgive us our sins & as we have come for the purpose of de ourselves to thee we pray O L our G we ask n. J.C. thy now pour out thy spirit & fill [illegible line] May our hearts be centered upon thee. Our hearts continually be filled with thine love & charity that flows to our neighbors. We pray thou wouldst help us to improve upon all thou hast given. Present is in the name of J.C. to d ourselves, time, talents to thee as thy people all that pertains to us - to d the same for the rolling forth of thy K and establish thy K in the last days. We pray thou wouldst look mercifully upon us who dwell here upon earth We again aproach for the express purpose of d unto thee this consecrated spot. We de the very ground on which this [--] stands and all that pertains to it & look for thy blessings upon the head of him who [--] that thou would enrich him with the riches of eternity - with the principles of [---] - his family We d this Hall. Inasmuch as thy sts have had the privilege of erecting this Hall wherein they can meet - and to whom the keys will be committed to open the door of salvation to all the nations of the earth, that they may be redeemed from all the corruptions in which they are, that they [illegible line] of thy truth & gather - [illegible line] [illegible line] administer salvation & build up thy K so all the world sanctify this hall - no foul spt. may dwell here. have got knowledge from wisdom - that they may impress unto thy servants to learn of the K to all [---] We d this H d to Israel’s God - pray that thy spirit may always rest here May those who enter the doors always feel that the peace of God is here - that the hearts of thy people may be knit together ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p016.jpg) that every spt that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom May thy spt guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy G to rest upon all the q of 70s and upon all the prs of q 7 inasmuch as there are many q [---] that thou would deliver us from the [---] thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt the resp to bear off the K we pray thou would endow thy sevt of 70s with power and that the [illegible line] the q from one to another untill all thy saints will see the beauty & glory thereof - We ask thy G to rest upon the families of thy st pour out the sp the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory and felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may [---] little [---]. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom knowledge, power be theirs We ask all the suffer [---] [-] authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would see [---] to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the [illegible line] May we be prospe[--] in this City that we may finish the building We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the [illegible line] We thank thee for it. Thou will [---] glory to thy saints & to thy name - Ask in n of J thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away May we be able to put iniquity away - We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J. We feel that we shall realize [---] build the T.S.H even receive then of our hearts this A.M Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J and [-] ourselves this H.I. ground unto thee that thy [---] may [---] for it ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p017.jpg) from this place for theirs is the kingdom the power and glory for ever and ever Amen. feel delight that have the privilege of being with you & to have my heart drawn out in supplication for those things that we received I feel as though our brother had asked for those things that we all need for it has comprehended every thing. Let us all live for it There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do I feel willing to forgive all my brethren that I may be forgiven I have my feelings when I see the murderers passing round our City but God says vengeance is mine. Let us sustain each other & the roots of bitterness will never grow in our midst What pertains to our salvation is to [---] to each such [---] the first pr of thy q He is the one that stands at your head 7 when you receive your endowment [---] [---] him & go down. Then remember he is fed, clothed because as you bestow blessings upon him they will be bestowed to you. We show [---] [---] men. I would recommend the sisters to remember Sister Young for she is the first that will administer the endowment to you. She is broken down because she has been mobbed &c. Every one will receive their blessing in turn. His q will receive their endowment from him [--]. The 12 received their end from [--] J. and then they put upon the pres of the 70 & it goes down from the head. If you sustain the [---] [---] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p018.jpg) They will always be respectable. If the characters of J & H had been sustained they would not have been within graves they were betrayed. Look how grieves for our brethren to pierce our hearts when we are not looking for it. When you see anything you do not understand say nothing never speak against a brother &c they made two to be the sentinels to pass to the K. By bestowing bl upon each other we obtain the bl of our fathers. [---] did I don't wish my brethren to have [illegible line] wrong. If the [--] you and humble them you never appointed them nor ordained them. Brother Joseph will take care of them. These men who are your [---] are good men I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p019.jpg) [some writing faded, page torn and stained, obscuring some text] that every spt that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom May thy spt guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy G to rest upon all the q of 70s and upon all the prs of q 7 inasmuch as there are many q [---] that thou would deliver us from the [---] thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt the resp to bear off the K we pray thou would endow thy sevt of 70s with power and that the [illegible line] the q from one to another untill all thy saints will see the beauty & glory thereof - We ask thy G to rest upon the families of thy st pour out the sp the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory and felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may [---] little [---]. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom knowledge, power be theirs We ask all the suffer [---] [-] authorities of thy church. Sanctify ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p020.jpg) implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom knowledge, power be theirs We ask all the suffer [---] [-] authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would see [---] to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the [illegible line] May we be prospe[--] in this City that we may finish the building We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the [illegible line] We thank thee for it. Thou will [---] glory to thy saints & to thy name - Ask in n of J thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away May we be able to put iniquity away - We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J. We feel that we shall realize [---] build the T.S.H even receive then of our hearts this A.M Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J and [-] ourselves this H.I. ground unto thee that thy [---] may [---] for it ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p021.jpg) I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p022.jpg) They will always be respectable. If the characters of J & H had been sustained they would not have been within graves they were betrayed. Look how grieves for our brethren to pierce our hearts when we are not looking for it. When you see anything you do not understand say nothing never speak against a brother &c they made two to be the sentinels to pass to the K. By bestowing bl upon each other we obtain the bl of our fathers. [---] did I don't wish my brethren to have [illegible line] wrong. If the [--] you and humble them you never appointed them nor ordained them. Brother Joseph will take care of them. These men who are your [---] are good men I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p023.jpg) There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do I feel willing to forgive all my brethren that I may be forgiven I have my feelings when I see the murderers passing round our City but God says vengeance is mine. Let us sustain each other & the roots of bitterness will never grow in our midst What pertains to our salvation is to bring to each such [---] the first pr of thy q He is the one that stands at your head 7 when you receive your endowment [---] [---] him & go down. Then remember he is fed, clothed because as you bestow blessings upon him they will be bestowed to you. We show [---] [---] men. I would recommend the sisters to remember Sister Young for she is the first that will administer the endowment to you. She is broken down because she has been mobbed &c. Every one will receive their blessing in turn. His q will receive their endowment from him [--]. The 12 received their end from [--] J. and then they put upon the pres of the 70 & it goes down from the head. If you sustain the [---] [---] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p024.jpg) from this place for theirs is the kingdom the power and glory for ever and ever Amen. feel delight that have the privilege of being with you & to have my heart drawn out in supplication for those things that we received I feel as though our brother had asked for those things that we all need for it has comprehended every thing. Let us all live for it There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p025.jpg) stands and all that pertains to it & look for thy blessings upon the head of him who [--] that thou would enrich him with the riches of eternity - with the principles of [---] - his family We d this Hall. Inasmuch as thy sts have had the privilege of erecting this Hall wherein they can meet - and to whom the keys will be committed to open the door of salvation to all the nations of the earth, that they may be redeemed from all the corruptions in which they are, that they [illegible line] of thy truth & gather - [illegible line] [illegible line] administer salvation & build up thy K so all the world sanctify this hall - no foul spt. may dwell here. have got knowledge from wisdom - that they may impress unto thy servants to learn of the K to all [---] We d this H d to Israel’s God - pray that thy spirit may always rest here May those who enter the doors always feel that the peace of God is here - that the hearts of thy people may be knit together ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p026.jpg) Thou God who dwells mids our K and does thy pleasure. We realize thou art our father-friend, that thou dost delight to bless his children who call upon thee with pure hearts. We are in a land of darkness - our enemies see thy glorys although [---] We come to ask for such things we need. We humbly ask in n of J.C. thou wouldst be merciful & forgive us our sins & as we have come for the purpose of de ourselves to thee we pray O L our G we ask n. J.C. thy now pour out thy spirit & fill [illegible line] May our hearts be centered upon thee. Our hearts continually be filled with thine love & charity that flows to our neighbors. We pray thou wouldst help us to improve upon all thou hast given. Present is in the name of J.C. to d ourselves, time, talents to thee as thy people all that pertains to us - to d the same for the rolling forth of thy K and establish thy K in the last days. We pray thou wouldst look mercifully upon us who dwell here upon earth We again aproach for the express purpose of d unto thee this consecrated spot. We de the very ground on which this [--] stands and all that ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p027.jpg) that every spt that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom May thy spt guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy G to rest upon all the q of 70s and upon all the prs of q 7 inasmuch as there are many q [---] that thou would deliver us from the [---] thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt the resp to bear off the K we pray thou would endow thy sevt of 70s with power and that the [illegible line] the q from one to another untill all thy saints will see the beauty & glory thereof - We ask thy G to rest upon the families of thy st pour out the sp the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory and felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may [---] little [---]. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom knowledge, power be theirs We ask all the suffer [---] [-] authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would see [---] to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the [illegible line] May we be prospe[--] in this City that we may finish the building We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the [illegible line] We thank thee for it. Thou will [---] glory to thy saints & to thy name - Ask in n of J thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away May we be able to put iniquity away - We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J. We feel that we shall realize [---] build the T.S.H even receive then of our hearts this A.M Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J and [-] ourselves this H.I. ground unto thee that thy [---] may [---] for it ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p028.jpg) from this place for theirs is the kingdom the power and glory for ever and ever Amen. feel delight that have the privilege of being with you & to have my heart drawn out in supplication for those things that we received I feel as though our brother had asked for those things that we all need for it has comprehended every thing. Let us all live for it There is no man or woman who is not willing to endure all things that can obtain a celestial glory, they will have to take up with an inferior glory. I know nothing against any one and if I do I feel willing to forgive all my brethren that I may be forgiven I have my feelings when I see the murderers passing round our City but God says vengeance is mine. Let us sustain each other & the roots of bitterness will never grow in our midst What pertains to our salvation is to [---] to each such [---] the first pr of thy q He is the one that stands at your head 7 when you receive your endowment [---] [---] him & go down. Then remember he is fed, clothed because as you bestow blessings upon him they will be bestowed to you. We show [---] [---] men. I would recommend the sisters to remember Sister Young for she is the first that will administer the endowment to you. She is broken down because she has been mobbed &c. Every one will receive their blessing in turn. His q will receive their endowment from him [--]. The 12 received their end from [--] J. and then they put upon the pres of the 70 & it goes down from the head. If you sustain the [---] [---] ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p029.jpg) that every spt that would ruin our peace may be taken from our bosom May thy spt guide us always that we may be un to all salvation to all peoples. Pray thy G to rest upon all the q of 70s and upon all the prs of q 7 inasmuch as there are many q [---] that thou would deliver us from the [---] thought of thy servants going into darkness May this cease & as thou hast laid upon thy svt the resp to bear off the K we pray thou would endow thy sevt of 70s with power and that the [illegible line] the q from one to another untill all thy saints will see the beauty & glory thereof - We ask thy G to rest upon the families of thy st pour out the sp the wives & children giving does not impoverish thee - eternal glory and felicity surrounds thee It is in thy power & good pleasure to bestow & pour salvation upon the wives & children that peace & joy may rest upon them that they may [---] little [---]. May every base desire all roots of bitterness be taken from our hearts, and the truth implanted. We ask thy blessing upon the 12. May thy wisdom knowledge, power be theirs We ask all the suffer [---] [-] authorities of thy church. Sanctify our affection to thee that we may lay treasures & we pray thou would see [---] to commence the new year with pure hearts. Prosper us in this place. May the [illegible line] May we be prospe[--] in this City that we may finish the building We mourn when we reflect on what has transpired of late - as thou has seen fit to let thy servants to face by the cruel hands of the [illegible line] We thank thee for it. Thou will [---] glory to thy saints & to thy name - Ask in n of J thou wouldst preserve in this place - suffer not our enemies to come upon us but turn them away May we be able to put iniquity away - We pray thou would hear - ask in the name of J. We feel that we shall realize [---] build the T.S.H even receive then of our hearts this A.M Help us purify ourselves - we ask all in the name of J and [-] ourselves this H.I. ground unto thee that thy [---] may [---] for it ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p030.jpg) They will always be respectable. If the characters of J & H had been sustained they would not have been within graves they were betrayed. Look how grieves for our brethren to pierce our hearts when we are not looking for it. When you see anything you do not understand say nothing never speak against a brother &c they made two to be the sentinels to pass to the K. By bestowing bl upon each other we obtain the bl of our fathers. [---] did I don't wish my brethren to have [illegible line] wrong. If the [--] you and humble them you never appointed them nor ordained them. Brother Joseph will take care of them. These men who are your [---] are good men I have known them this great many years. I do not know a stain on their characters. I am just as willing that others should be exalted as I am to be exalted myself. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F37_p031.jpg) Thou God who dwells mids our K and does thy pleasure. We realize thou art our father-friend, that thou dost delight to bless his children who call upon thee with pure hearts. We are in a land of darkness - our enemies see thy glorys although [---] We come to ask for such things we need. We humbly ask in n of J.C. thou wouldst be merciful & forgive us our sins & as we have come for the purpose of de ourselves to thee we pray O L our G we ask n. J.C. thy now pour out thy spirit & fill [illegible line] May our hearts be centered upon thee. Our hearts continually be filled with thine love & charity that flows to our neighbors. We pray thou wouldst help us to improve upon all thou hast given. Present is in the name of J.C. to d ourselves, time, talents to thee as thy people all that pertains to us - to d the same for the rolling forth of thy K and establish thy K in the last days. We pray thou wouldst look mercifully upon us who dwell here upon earth We again aproach for the express purpose of d unto thee this consecrated spot. We de the very ground on which this [--] stands and all that pertains to it & look for thy blessings upon the head of him who [--] that thou would enrich him with the riches of eternity - with the principles of [---] - his family We d this Hall. Inasmuch as thy sts have had the privilege of erecting this Hall wherein they can meet - and to whom the keys will be committed to open the door of salvation to all the nations of the earth, that they may be redeemed from all the corruptions in which they are, that they [illegible line] of thy truth & gather - [illegible line] [illegible line] administer salvation & build up thy K so all the world sanctify this hall - no foul spt. may dwell here. have got knowledge from wisdom - that they may impress unto thy servants to learn of the K to all [---] We d this H d to Israel’s God - pray that thy spirit may always rest here May those who enter the doors always feel that the peace of God is here - that the hearts of thy people may be knit together ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F38_I1_p001.jpg) Song For the Dedication of the Nauvoo Concert Hall. Truth is Our theme, our joy, our Song: How sweet its numbers flow. All Musics Charmes to truth belong; To truth ourselves we owe. T,was truth that brought us from afar, T,was truth that pleased us here; Union and truth, without a jar Our Halls and temples near. T,was truth, first formed our band and Choir, On Zions western plains Twas [-] truth that tuned our earliest Lyre In sweet Harmonius Strains. Sacred to truth;—this Hall Shall be While Earth and time remains Where the band and Choir in harmony Shall Swell their Sweetest Strains. By truth our union is Complete; Our Songs in Concert rise; And By the power of truth we,ll meet to sing amid the skies. Chorus Hosannah to the prince of peace – by whom all truth we know His truth has made us free All Hail! the Day of full release, The Earth,s Grand Jubilee. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F38_I2_p001.jpg) [Column 1] Blest be this land where liberty And truth and freedom reigns Blest is the man A peaceful home obtains Peace like a river flows around Each habitations bour 6 may the spirits [---]s all[--]ed Upon that peaceful shore Tis then the standard will be rea[-]ed To guide the nations home Tis there your spirits will be cheered To see the thousands come Ah, when old Lemuel learns the way crosses the saints to meet And Blames the pages of truth When Israel turns to God again And all as brethren greet Exulting praises we will sing And feast and dance and pray Will make the blooming forest ring With musics heavn’ly lay Almighty God thy influence shed To haste this grand design The honors of thy name will spread And sing the glory thine [Column 2] Blest be the land where freedom reigns And truth has no restraints Blest is the man who there obtains A home among the Saints Pea ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F38_I2_p002.jpg) Blest is the man whose heart expands At melting pity's call And the rich blessing of whose hands Like heavenly manna fall Chorus Mercy descending from above In softest accents pleads Recit O may each tender bosom mourn While Zions intercedes Chorus Be our the [-]liss in wisdoms way To guide u[--]utored youth And lead the mind that went astray To virtue and to truth Duett Children our kind protection claim And God doth well approve When infant voices lisp his name And their creator love Chorus Delightful work young souls to win and time the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin To seek redeeming grace Verse Almighty God thy influence shed To aid this good design Chorus The honors of thy name be spread And all the glory thine. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F39_p001.jpg) To the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Commerce or elsewhere. This is to Certify that N: K: Whitney a Bishop of said Church has been with us for a few Months last past, and has manifested by his Faith and good Works to be a worthy Brother, and as such he is recommended to all the faithful in Christ Jesus, done by vote of the Church at Quincy Illinois this first day of March 1840. James Sloan Clerk of said Branch of the Church. — ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F40_p001.jpg) A. Copy of A letter of Authority given to Benjamin L Clapp by Newell K. Whitney & George Miller Trustees for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints &c; This may certify that Benjamin L. Clapp hath been appointed, and is hereby duly auth =orized an agent for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to collect property and funds in the Southern States for the building of the Temple in the City of Nauvoo. He is required by this authority to keep a correct list of all the donors names and the descrip =tion and amount of property donated by each, that they may be duly recorded on his return in the record of tithing & consecration. But should any of the donors require his receipt for the property donated, it must be distinctly understood that it will not be recorded untill the receipts are returned to the Recorders Office in the City of Nauvoo. Given under our hands at the City of Nauvoo this 18th October A. D. 1844. Attest } N.K. Whitney Wm Clayton } George Miller Temple Recorder } Trustees in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F40_p002.jpg) A Copy of a Letter of Recommendation & Authority given to Benjamin L. Clapp by the Twelve To the Saints in the States of Mississippi & Alabama greeting. Dear Brethren we the undersigned do hereby certify that the bearer hereof Benjamin L. Clapp an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has deposited with the trustees in trust of said Church his bound & security to our full satisfaction. He, therefore, is recommended to all the saints in the States of Mississippi & Alabama as a legal agent to Collect funds for the purpose of building the Temple of our God & to receive cotton, wool, or money to aid in manufactoring purposes. Confident that he will honor this high trust, as well as ardently fulfil his commiss =ion as a messenger of peace & Salvation. Wherefore Dear Brethren will you have the assurance of the integrity, fidelity, & ability of this servant of the living God we trust that your hearts and energies will be enlivened and deeply engaged in the building of the Temple of the Most High as directed by revelation for the Salvation of the Saints. May the peace and love of God be & abide with you all is the sincere Prayer of your Brethren in the everlasting Covenant. Orson Pratt John Taylor Willard Richards Geo. A. Smith ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F40_p003.jpg) Copy of Letters of Authority and commendation given to Benjamin L. Clapp ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F41_p001.jpg) To the Churches abroad. We recommend Jacob. G. Bigler, as a worthy brother and Agent for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, he has given bonds for his faithful performance in his calling. We hope and trust that the brethren will be blest and comforted by him who is the bearer of this private Seal of the Twelve; May the Lord bless you dear brethren and give your hearts to help us at this time, that the Temple May speedily be finished. Done at Nauvoo this 25th day of January, one thousand and eight hundred and forty five. Willard Richards Brigham Young Clerk Prest of the Twelve. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F42_p001.jpg) Copy Certificate of Appointment Wm Anderson & Is. Barlow dated February 15th 1845 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F42_p002.jpg) A. Coppy To the Brethren of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Greeting. The present time seems fraught with circumstances of importance well calculated to facilitate and hasten the progress of the work of God, the building up of the Kingdom, and the Salvation of the saints. Where the fountain is, the saints wish to be, and there is their asylum, and this of necessity requires a gathering together. Like cleaves to like, intelligence to intelligence and Saint to Saint. consequently the Brethren naturally desire to be together. Every effort has been made all the while to accomplish this grand object, but never did providence seem to favor our wishes so much as at the present time. The voice of wisdom calls aloud to move while it is day; and what we do, let it be done without delay, but not in haste so as to create confusion. Our enemies in this county, and more especially in the immediate vicinity of Nauvoo are now anxious to leave us and move away to a clime more congenial with their natures where the voice of truth cannot reach them. Many of them have offered to sell out their farms on very reasonable terms, and many others have offered to exchange for farms in other parts of this and the adjoining states and Territories. On the other hand the brethren abroad have manifested a desire to exchange their possessions for farms in this neighborhood, and now is the time. To facilitate this important object we have considered it wisdom to appoint our beloved brethren William Anderson and Israel Barlow, Agents, to negotiate with our enemies for their property, and exchange the same with all those brethren who wish to exchange and move into our midst, or otherwise aid and assist the brethren in making exchanges. They will be capable of giving information of the various farms offered for exchange, their prices &c,, and otherwise assisting the brethren abroad to exchange to advantage. We hope ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F42_p003.jpg) that full faith and confidence will be reposed in these agents by the saints where ever they may travel, and that the brethren will not let this very favorable opportunity of securing to themselves a home amongst the body of the saints pass, without using every effort to avail themselves of the advantages offered. In testimony of this appointment, and the confidence we have in these brethren we have hereunto set our hands and the private seal of the quorum of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Done at the City of Nauvoo this 15th February 1845. We cheerfully concur in the foregoing appointment as witness our hands the date aforesaid. N. K. Whitney George Miller Trustees in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F43_p001.jpg) Copy of &c To whom it may concern This certifies that Nelson Bates is a High Priest in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, And has been appointed by the Twelve and other authorities of Said Church, in counsel assembled, To preside over the branches of Said Church, in the State of New Hampshire. With confidence we recommend him to the Churches in that State. As a Man of God. faithful and and true, and well worthy of the esteem & confidence of all good Men. Brigham Young Pr[--] Willard Richards, Secretary Nauvoo Ill. March 20th 1845 Copy Nauvoo March 22nd 1845 This certifies that Nelson Bates is authorized to recieve Tithings from the churches in New Hampshire and we will be responsible for all Tithings put in =to his hands, The names of the persons together with the amounts paid, shall intend on the tithing Book kept by the Trustees in Trust for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints N K Whitney George Miller Trustees of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints We gave our assent to the above appointment in consequence of Elder Orson Pratt pledging himself for the faithful performance of Said Bates of the agen = cy confided to him. N. K. W. Geo. M ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F43_p002.jpg) O, Pratt Bond ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p001.jpg) Palermo N.Y at a meeting held this 13th June 1841 at the house of Br Chauncy Jenings for the purpose of hearing a revelation of God read then Br by Br. George W. Harris Br B.C. Haworth was Chosen Chairman and Br Th P. [-]ing Secy 1st voted that we receive the revealation of read as the word of God and fully fellowship Br George W. Harris as duly authorised of agent by the high Counsil of the Church of Latter day Saints the following brethren donated for the purpos of building the Temple at Nauvoo $ Theophilus Taylor 1 26 Elizebeth Taylor George Montague 37½ Eliza ann Montague Ezra Tyler 50 Mart Rhoda Tyler Joseph Mane 25 Martha Mane Simeon Drak[-] 50 Sophrona drake Henry Pitts 1 Jane Pitts Timothy H King 25 Polly King Abel Owin 25 Elizabeth owen Thos. King 25 Elizbeth King Wm Armstrong 25 Almina Armstrong Norman Bliss 22½ Eliza Bliss Chauncy Jenings 25 Lucy Jenings George Braffit 12½ Amanda Braffit Thos. K King 50 Matilda King Wasington Owen 50 Polly Owen Peter Robison 25 Celina Robison B. C. Elsworth 25 Sarah Elsworth Wm Wyant 25 Rhoda ann Wyant Jacob Drake 1 flora Drake Wm Wyburn 25 bilinda Wyburn Nelson K Johnson 25 Levena Johnson M[--]ik Reed 1 Phebe ann Reed Ezra S Whitehead 25 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p002.jpg) Y .Y [-]o Fullmer ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p003.jpg) June 9th AD, 1841, Pulaski Oswego Conty The M oficers, and Members, of the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter Day Saints in Oswego Co met at the house of William Cogsne[--]’s in th Villaga pulaski, for the purpose of transacting Buisness for Zion and to hear from the Lord through the instrumentality of his servant Our worthy Broth, Eldr George W. Harris &c Where..upon Elder G, W, Harris, was Chosen to preside; and Eldr James Blakeslee, was Chosen, Secy meeting opened by prayer, by the presd, secondly, the minuts of the meeting were red, and [--]d, after which, a revelation given to Joseph Smith, Janury 19th 1841, was red by thy ser and also, the Credentials of Elder G W. Harris, and Elder James Blakeslee, which was all Red, by the meeting James Blakeslee/sec/ Geo W. Harris, Prsd. Elvin and Edmond Elsworth 6 Betsey Bates 35 Benjamin and William and .35 Rocksey M Cross $l.00 Sharlotte Pagswe[-]ll $1.00 Juliann Davis Widow, 6 [-]lvahana and Joseph and Sarah Hendrickson .29 Hannah Fisk 11 John and Naomah Donaldson 31 Fanny Manwa[-]en .50 Polly Morrill and 13 Sylbester and Stephen Morrill Eunce Cutler 13 Zebulon A, and William [-]. And Caroline G [-]rovee 10 Betsey Cutler .38 $1.77 Eunice patten Laman H Calkins .50 Charles and Lovena Kibbey .50 Daniel and Malinda Calkins .50 $4.35 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p004.jpg) June 10th Minuts of A Conferance held at Port Ontario Oswego Co Ny ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p005.jpg) At a meating of the church of Jesus Christ of latter days saints held in Batavia branch at the house of Sanford Disbrow Elde Charles Thompson Chairman Stephen Taylor Sectary Prayr by the chairman Elder geor[-] W Harris presented A revelation given to Joseph Smith January 1841 recievd by the branch as a revelation from god which was read by the Chairman Elder W Harris presented his credentials appointing him agent and attourney for Joseph Smith by Isaac Galland and Hiram Smith which was red by the chairman motion by Josiah Tyler seconted by Stephen Taylor that thee branch revelation be recievd by this as from god caried unanimous motion by Joseph Shamp and seconted by Byron Olger that Elder Harris be acknowledg legally autherised agent and attourney of Joseph Smith Trustee in Trust for th hull church Stephen Taylor $ C Martha Taylor 97 Myron Olger Elder Olger 50 John L Bartholp } Cornelia Bartholp} 5. 00 John Kington ... 31 Joseph Shamp Margaret Shamp 50 Daniel Griffith [--]betha Griffith 25 Dotia Dishrow 1 00 Sally Randall 25 Alonzo Dishrow 25 Ellen Dishrow 4 03 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p006.jpg) 615 450 165 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p007.jpg) May 15th AD 1841 West Lydon Lewis Co N[-] West Lyden the elders of the and Members of the ^ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, met in Council, at the house of Francis [-]ott in the above Town and County for the purpose of transacting such buisness as was ness -ary at the time, and to hear from the Lord, through the instrumentality of his servant, George W, Harris Concerning the building of the Temple, and the Nauvoo house at the City of Nauvoo Ill. when Elder Joseph L Robinson was Called to the Chair, and James Blakeslee was Chosen Secratary; meeting was opend by singing, and prayer by the president, when by request priest Thomas Judd, Recd a Revelation, Concerning the building to Joseph Smith up of Zion, which Revelation was given ^ January the 19 th A.D. 1841 after which Elder G W. Harris arose and explained his Mission, and provided his Credentials as an Agent for the Church at Nauvoo Ill, for the purpose of Receiving Stock for the purpose of buil -ding the Temple, and the Nauvoo house at the City of Nauvoo Ill, When Elder Jospeh L Robinson purchased one Share of Stock in the Nauvoo house, being fifty Dollars; Joseph L Robinson, $50.00 and the following persons Donated the following Sum for the building of the Temple at Nauvoo { Myron Higley Entered $1.00 } { Priscilla Higley Entered $0.71 } { William Austin _ _ $1.00 { Israel Rogers _ _ $1.00 { Augustus Stafford _ $1.00 { Thomas Judd _ _ $1.00 { Francis [-]ott _ $5.00 $60.71 James Blakeslee/secy Joseph L Robinson } prs ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F44_p008.jpg) West Lyden Lewis Co N y 1841 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F45_p001.jpg) Minutes of a Special conference of the Elders & members of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day Saints, held in this city on the 6th inst, to more fully organize a branch in this city. The conference met at 10 Oclock A M. Elder William Small was unani- mously chosen presiding Officer & Richard Havary Secretary, The conference was then opened by prayer by Elder Carver Rigdon after which Elder Small read the 2nd chapter of the book of doctrines & covenants & closed with an impressive adress on the relative duties of each officer & member of the church. There were Present, Elders Carver Rigdon, Peter Boyrer, Lewis James & Wm Small There were present Priest Levick Sturgess, Voted that John Prince be Ordained an Elder, Voted that Richard Havary be Ordained an Elder, Voted that Benjamin Chapman be Ordained a Teacher Voted that Jeremiah Cooper be Ordained a Deacon On Motion, Resolved that we adjourn till 2 Oclock. M[-]t persuant To adjournment Opened by singing. Prayrer by Elder Small, Elder Rigdon then addressed the church the showing the nessity of the building up of Zion & of the Saints gathering home On Motion of Elder Small, that this Branch do tithe themselves every tenth day (as each can afford) for the purpose of hastining the Building of the Temple of the Lord. It was carried by acclam= ation ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F45_p002.jpg) [page was ripped on the right side, removing some text] The good work of God is rolling forward with mighty power in this babylon of the world & we can Shout hosanahs to the highest, for the time of our deliveren is at hand. The powers of darkness are falling away & the Glories of the pure Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ are's sounding in our ears; & the honest in heart are obeying the proclamation! Come out of her, my people! We are rejoicing in the Goodness of God, & for the gifts of the Gospel which are poured out upon us, to the confounding of Sectarianism, The prospect is indeed Glorious, many are believing, & we anticipate with the blessing of God, a rich harvest, in this par[-] of the vineyard, although five of the Priests have been crying delusion & fanatisism, and proclaiming extermination and blood in obedience to their master yet we endure it all; seing that the power of God, is greater than the devil cuning of the devil. city The Saints in this ^ are firm & unshaken p[---] placeing their trust in God who is their father, & he is blessing our little band with holy the gifts of the Gospel. Blessed be his ^ for his goodness & mercy unto us, in the light of Salvation in the blood of Jesus Christ, May God grant that all may feel as we feel & know as we know, is the pray[--] of this Branch of his people, Our number is thirt[-] three united in love, & rejoicing in the rock of our Salvation & in in this life. & in the world to come life everlasting which may God Grant for his nam[--] Sake. Amen. Pittsburgh Pa April 6th 1842 ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F45_p003.jpg) ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F45_p004.jpg) To the first Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Nauvoo. State of Illinois Pittsburgh Branch Minutes of Conference ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F46_p001.jpg) [page is torn, obscuring some text] Memorandum of an agreement entered into this 24th day of September 1840. between Geo. W. Harris & Samuel Bent of one part and E. Robinson & D. C. Smith of the other Witnesseth: That the said Harris & Bent are to pay unto Messrs. Shepard and Stearns of Cin= =cinnati, The sum of Three Hundred Dollars, for the said Robinson & Smith: for which the said Robinson & Smith are to relinquish their claim on the more of said Book copyright of the Book of Mormon in print [---] or do Three Hundred Dollars worth of printing for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Which is to be decided at the option of the party of the second part. Geo. W. Harris } First Samuel Bent } Part. Robinson & Robinson & Smith. } Cincinnati Ohio. } Second part. } Sept. 24. 1840. } ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F46_p002.jpg) Contract G. W. Harris & S. Bent. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F47_I1_p001.jpg) Propositions of Proprietors of M. Pulaski Church of Latter Day Saints. We the undersigned, Proprietors of the Town of Mount Pulaski and owners of seven of the eleven shares held in the place and surrounding property make the following propositions to the Church of Latter Day Saints, provided that they are able to effect the consent of the Proprietors holding the other four shares, of which they have no doubt as soon as they can be heard from To wit; That we agree to donate every [--] Lot or Block as it may be suitable provi[--]d that said Church of Latter Day Saints lay off into Lots and Blocks all the undivided Land par- -tially surrounding the Town of Mount Pulaski and owned by Proprietors of said Tow[-] amount to 340 acres of Land or thereabouts. A[-] lik[--] said Proprietors agree to donate (provided that as above expressed they can gain the consen[-] [--] the other Proprietors 50 average Lots in the original plat of said town and said Proprietors with the consent of the other agree to deed said property so soon as the Church of Latter Day Saints shall have place [---] plat as above required on record and shall have organized a branch of said Church at Mount Pulaski. Signed by us on this 26th day of Ma[-]ch 1841. Barton Robinson (Agent) G. W. Turley Jabez Capps ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F47_I1_p002.jpg) Proposials to the Later day Saints By the Proprieters of Mt Pulaski ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F47_I2_p001.jpg) Sect 14. Town 18 Range 21 North. [Blueprint appears with the following labels] Company Company Company Hammer. Company Mt. Pulaski Contains 45 Blocks And about 141 Acres of Land. The Lots generally Are 60 ft from[-] and 140 deep The Streets are 80 ft wide Company Daniel Set. 23. We the undersigned, Proprietors of the Town of Mt. [---] and owners of seven of the eleven shares held in this place and surrounding property, make the following propo- -sition, to the Church of Latter Day Saints – viz. That we agree to donate every other Lot or Block as it may be suitable, provided that said Church of Latter Day saints lay off into Lots and Blocks all the undi- -vided Land surrounding the Town of Mt. Pulaski & owned by Proprietors of said Town amounting to 340 acres or thereabouts. And likewise said Proprietors agree to donate 50 average Lots in the original plot of said towns provided that they [-] able to above effect the consent of the other Proprietors, [---] which they have no doubt as soon as this can be heard from and said Proprietors agree to de[-]d said ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F47_I2_p002.jpg) Scale of the Plat of Mt Pulaski 1845 [-] soon as the Church of Latter day Saints shall [-]d a plot as above required on record [-]ll have organized a branch of said Church Pulaski ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F48_I1_p001.jpg) P.8. Elder's Licence We hereby certify, that Gibson Smith has been ordained an elder in the Kirtland Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of the Conference, under the hands of Joseph Smith junr with the sanction of said branch on the day of January 1833 Given under our hands at Rockville Center this 3rd day of October 1858 Thomas Lyon President Wm J Silver Secretary N.B.—It is important that this licence be preserved and if lost or damaged, renewed. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F48_I2_p001.jpg) Elder's CERTIFICATE We hereby Certify, that Gibson Smith is an elder of the Rockville Center Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of the New York Conference, in good standing; and as such we recommend him to any Branch with which he may desire to unite. Date, October 3 1859. Francis K Benedict President Ezra Pettit Secretary This certificate is not intended to be shown to the private members of a branch: but should be presented to the presiding officer of the branch of which you desire to become a member. ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F48_I3_p001.jpg) Patriarchal Blessing Given Great Salt Lake City, July 7, 1861, by John Young, Patriarch, on the head of Gibson Smith, son of Samuel and Elizabeth M. Smith, born Town of Derby, Newhaven Co., Conn., Jan. 17, 1780. Br. Gibson, in the name of the Lord Jesus our Savior I now lay my hand upon your head to bless you and seal upon your head the blessings of the holy gospel which you have embraced with an honest heart and full determina= tion to live the life of the righteous upon the earth, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people the world of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin ^ for a season, for you have great respect unto the recompence of your reward and I feel to bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus and say you shall be blest from this time hence = forth and forever and your heart shall rejoice in the things of the kingdom and you are a lawful heir to all the blessings which have been promised to all the faith= ful, for you are a literal descendent of Joseph through the lineage of Ephram entitled to all the blessings which have been promised to the fathers; entitled to the holy priesthood which you shall hold a fullness of in the own due time of the Lord. You shall be blest with the visions of the heavens and your pathway shall shine brighter and brighter even unto the perfect day. You have had it in your heart to do good therefore good shall be restored unto you and no good thing shall be withheld from you. The Lord has had his eye upon you. You are one of a fam= ily; one of those that the psalmist spoke of when he said "blessed are those who know the joyful sound." Your heart is rejoiced and shall rejoice even until you have a fullness of joy. Your last days shall be your best days. Your fostering hand of your heaven= ly father has been with you; his fostering hand has been over you. He has brought you from Babylon into the midst of his saints with an outstretched arm as he delivered Lot from Sodom; therefore your ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F48_I3_p002.jpg) have heart shall rejoice inasmuch as you ^ are gathered up with the people of the Lord and the blessings of the fathers shall rest upon your head and if you desire it with all your heart you shall have wives and children; Shall have a numerous posterity upon the earth and they shall be blest in their generations. Your heart shall rejoice exceedingly and many shall rise up and call you blessed in consequence of your firm= ness and perseverance in keeping the holy command= ments which have been delivered unto you. You have had to war against the powers of darkness yet your strength has been according to your day. You have sowed the good seed of the kingdom in many places which shall be like bred cast upon the waters and you shall see the salvation of the Lord and see many gathered home to Zion and to the kingdom of God in consequence of your faithful admonitions and the words of God which have dropt from your lips. Therefore let your heart be comfort= ed and you shall be blest with knowledge and intel= ligence. The gift and graces of the holy spirit shall be multiplied unto you. Your feet shall stand in shure places. No power shall be able to turn you aside to the right nor to the left. Truth and right= thy eousness shall be the girdle of your ^ loins and thou shalt be a blessing to thy kindred who dwell in this place and a comfort and a consolation to your chil= dren and all that you are connected with. Your name shall be honorable even among the elders of Israel. I seal upon your head, Br. Smith, the blessings of the holy priesthood and ordain you an High Priest accord = ing to the holy order and say all the blessings which have been pronounced by the upon thy head by the prophets and servants of God shall rest upon you and I seal upon you the blessing of life and the blessing of health and strength and energy. Your mind shall be quickened. The holy comforter shall rest upon you and the blessings of heaven shall rest upon you like ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F48_I3_p003.jpg) the early and the latter rain and notwithstand= ing you are advanced in years you shall live on the earth as long as life is sweet unto you and see the salvation of the Lord and the gathering of Israel and downfall of nations and overthrow of Babylon even until your soul shall rejoice in the wonderful works of the Lord. All the blessings of the new and everlasting covenant shall rest upon your head. You shall not be tempted above what you are able to bare. Your guardian angel shall be with you to leed you forth the remainder of your days until you have accomplished your mission on the earth. No power shall be able to tra[-]el you or to turn you away but you shall have power to keep hold of the rod of iron until you arrive at the tree of life. Therefore let your heart rejoice that your name is written in heaven. I seal upon your head a holy resurrec= tion and say you shall come forth and be a savior upon mount zion. Become acquainted with the ordinances of the house of the Lord and be a blessing to your father's house; have power to officiate for your forefathers and for your kindred and administer unto them the holy ordinances and to be a savior in very deed. You shall have power to secure to yourself an everlasting inheritance in the new heavens and new earth when all things shall be celes= tialized. Be numbered among the greate and the good. Have power to gather round you your posterity, your friends and kindred who will axcept of the gospel. All these blessings I seal upon your head and all that your heart desires in righteousness before your heavenly father and say all is yours and you are Christ's and Christ is God's. I seal you up to eternal lives according to the holy order and power of the holy priesthood to bind on earth and far heaven which is committed unto his servants in this the dispensation of the fullness ----- new task (VMSS76_S1_SS3_B3_F48_I3_p004.jpg) of times. I do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus our savior, even so, Amen. L. O. Littlefield, Reporter Gibson Smith Blessing