A letter was read from Jacob D. Whitmer, offering for sale for nine thousand dollars his farm at Far West [Missouri], containing 82 acres. For the eighty acres he wanted six thousand dollars, and two acres of unimproved land, the site of the temple, he wanted $5000. for.
On motion of Brother John Henry Smith, it was decided that Bro[ther]. Bennion see Mr. Whitmer with a view to purchasing, provided he could get a better price. Seconded and carried. ...
[Source: First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes]
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