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Bill from William Law, between 11 June and 12 July 1842

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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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, 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, between 11 June and 12 July 1842; handwriting of
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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with insertions 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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; endorsement 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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; one page; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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<​An ordinance in relation to the Duty of Poundkeeper.​>

This and the following insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


Resolved <​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 the duty of the Pound Keeper in 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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shall be, To keep in rediness a sufficient yard <​or pound​>, to receive any animal or animals which may be brought to the <​ said​> Pound, to receive such animal or animals as may be brought giving them sufficient feed & water, to advertise them <​immediately​>, for sale at a Certain day if not redeemed by paying Costs charges & damage, as the case may be giving a description of them in the advertisement— . He is to collect no bill of damages unless it has been assessed by three disinterested men under oath. <​He shall have​> for keeping a horse on hay & water every 24 hours 25 cts. and all other animals in the same ratio according to what they require, His fees Should the animal sell for advertising & selling shall be the same as that of a Constable for like services
Should the sale amount to more than costs & damages he will place the balance in the City treasury subject to the demand of the owner of the animal,
 

Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.


<​to be laid on the Table.—​> [p. [1]]
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Bill from William Law, between 11 June and 12 July 1842
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    This and the following insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.

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