Bill from John Taylor, 12 July 1842

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Bill from John Taylor, 12 July 1842
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John Taylor
1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...
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, Bill, to Nauvoo City Council,
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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, Hancock Co., IL, 12 July 1842; handwriting of
John Taylor
1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...
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; signature and endorsements in handwriting of
James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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; docket in handwriting of
James Sloan
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; one page; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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<Sec. 1.—> Be it ordained by the city council of the city of
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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that all laws & ordinances passed by the city council untill the laws are printed be inserted in the book that is now being printed.—

<all ordinances to the contrary notwithstanding>

Signature in handwriting of James Sloan.
Joseph Smith, Mayor.

Endorsements in handwriting of James Sloan.
<rules disprd with, & passed>

<passed July 12[th] 1842.>

<
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, Recorder.— An ordinance authorizing the publication of additional Laws and Ordinances.—> [p. [1]]
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Bill from John Taylor, 12 July 1842
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Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.
Signature in handwriting of James Sloan.
Endorsements in handwriting of James Sloan.