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June 18, 1839

VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, June 18, 1839 

* Mormons - Mormonism
* Fort Madison, Iowa


Near the bottom of pg. 2 is a small yet early item: "The Mormons" noting: "Great numbers of these people are collecting in the neighborhood of Fort Madison, Iowa Territory, where they design to establish a permanent settlement. About 500 have already arrived and commenced their labors."
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War