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Bond from Erie Rhodes, 16 September 1841, as Recorded in Bonds and Mortgages

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Erie Rhodes, Bond for property in
Hancock Co.

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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, IL, to JS, 16 Sept. 1841. Copied 18 Apr. 1842; Hancock Co., IL, Bonds and Mortgages, vol. 1, pp. 228–229; unidentified handwriting; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL.
This bond is associated with three promissory notes, one of which is extant: Promissory Note to Erie Rhodes, 16 September 1841–C.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to Clayton v. E. W. Rhodes et al.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Bond from Erie Rhodes, 16 September 1841, as Recorded in Chancery Court Records–A Bond from Erie Rhodes, 16 September 1841 Bond from Erie Rhodes, 16 September 1841, as Recorded in Bonds and Mortgages Bill in Chancery, circa 31 July 1843, Copy [ Clayton v. E. W. Rhodes et al. ] Bond from Erie Rhodes, 16 September 1841, as Recorded in Chancery Court Records–B Transcript of Proceedings, between 21 October 1843 and 6 February 1844 [ Clayton v. E. W. Rhodes et al. ]

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Become null and void, Otherwise to be and remain in full force and value Given under my hand and seal this sixteenth day of september in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty one
Erie Rhodes LS
1

TEXT: “LS” (locus sigilli, Latin for “location of the seal”) enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


In presence of
Jno S Fullmer

21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837...

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P. S. It is the express understanding that should the within Land not hould out according to the number of acres therein described, the said Rhodes is to refund at the rate of ten dollars per acre for all that it may <​fall​> short and should it over run the same is to be made up at the same rates by the said Smith
Erie Rhodes Seal
2

TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Witness
Jno S Fullmer

21 July 1807–8 Oct. 1883. Farmer, newsman, postmaster, teacher, merchant. Born at Huntington, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass. Moved to Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, spring 1832. Married Mary Ann Price, 24 May 1837...

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Know all men by these presents that I Joseph Smith of the County of
Hancock

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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& state of
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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, party of the second part of the within instrument, for myself my heirs executors & administrators assign all my right, title & interest to the within Instrument & by these presents
quit claim

A deed that operates without any warranty, except that no one apart from the grantor can be in possession of the title at the time of delivery.

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& Convey the same to Joseph smith as trustee in trust of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints for & in consideration of a Just and equitable settlement of all matters & things existing between myself in person & the Church which I represent In witness where of I have hereunto sit my hand and seal at
Nauvoo

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

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this 10th day of october A D 1841
Joseph Smith
In presence of
William [Willard] Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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<​Received
Nauvoo

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

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11th 2nd 1842​> on the within Bond Eleven hundred and twelve <​Dollars​> & fifteen cents in full for said Bond, the Last note mentioned within not being given up— but Paid
H J Rhodes agent for Hugh. Rhodes A. D. M
Fee $1.12½ [p. 229]
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    TEXT: “LS” (locus sigilli, Latin for “location of the seal”) enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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