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Land in Nauvoo, Illinois, Sold by Janet and William Speirs

When the "Mormons" were forced to leave their homes, they had to quickly sale their property or simply leave. The Hancock Eagle, dated 22 May 1846, tells of the circumstances.

Newspaper article from “Uncle Dale’s Readings in Early Mormon History (Newspapers of Illinois and Indiana)
http://www.sidneyrigdon.com/dbroadhu/il/miscill3.htm#052246