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Bill from William Law and Others, circa 30 January 1843

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Committee of Claims [
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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,
Amasa Lyman

30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co....

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, and
George A. Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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], Bill, to Nauvoo City Council, Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, ca. 30 Jan. 1843; 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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and
William Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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; endorsement and docket 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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; three pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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Sec. 6. Any Person <​acting in​> violating violation <​of​> this Ordinance, repecting the manner and Order of Interments, shall be fined in [a]ny
1

TEXT: “[hole in page]ny”.


Sum not exceeding fifty Dollars, to be <​recovered before the Mayor of <​or​> Alderman of this
City

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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,​> at their discretion. of the Court before
Sec. 7. This Ordinance to take effect, and be in force from and after its passage. all laws or ordinances to the Contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding.
Joseph Smith, Mayor.
passed Jan.y. 30th. 1843.
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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, Recorder.
 

James Sloan handwriting ends; William Law begins.


The Committee on Claims would respectfully submit the foregoing ordinance to the consideration of the Council
 
<​passed.​>

Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.


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Bill from William Law and Others, circa 30 January 1843
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    TEXT: “[hole in page]ny”.

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    James Sloan handwriting ends; William Law begins.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.

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