Bill from William W. Phelps, circa 18 September 1843–A
Source Note
, Bill, to Nauvoo City Council, , Hancock Co., IL, ca. 18 Sept. 1843; handwriting of ; signature of ; endorsements and docket in handwriting of ; 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> 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.