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Bill from William W. Phelps, circa 18 September 1843–A

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William W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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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, ca. 18 Sept. 1843; handwriting of
William W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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; signature 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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; endorsements and docket in handwriting of
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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party agrievd the right of appeal to the mayor’s or municipal court.
Sec 4 Be it further ordained that said inspector <​shall​> receive, as fees, from the person or persons employing him to inspect <​owner of said​> flour, <​three​>

This and the following insertion are in the handwriting of Willard Richards.


cents for every barrel box, bag, or sack, <​containing or wieghy one hudred & niety six pound​> and at the same rate for greater or less quantity; and for a failure to do his duty he shall forfeit five dollars to be assessed by and any court having competent athority; and for practising fraud in said <​inspection​> as quantity or quality he shall forfeit his office, and any sum not exceeding fifty dollars to be recov[er]ed before the any authorized court.

Signature of John Taylor.


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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Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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Endorsement in handwriting of Willard Richards.


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Bill from William W. Phelps, circa 18 September 1843–A
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    This and the following insertion are in the handwriting of Willard Richards.

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    Signature of John Taylor.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of Willard Richards.

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