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Bill from Wilson Law, circa 9 July 1842

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Wilson Law

26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in 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, Hancock Co., IL, 12 July 1842; handwriting of
Wilson Law

26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in 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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; signature and 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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; 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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; one page; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance to organiseing the “Nauvoo Legion<​, passed Feb.y. 3rd 1841—​>

Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


Sec. 1st. Be it & it is hereby 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 Leut. Genl. of the
Nauvoo Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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shall not be required to act as the president of any court martial or of the
Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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also that he may add to his staff a chief chaplain with the rank of Col.
Sec. 2nd. That officers may be elected without being nominated by the court martial, & that all vacancies shall be filled by lawful elections & not by granting Brevet commissions.
Sec. 3rd. That the Genl. officers may appoint such officers in their respective staffs as may be in comformity with the rules and regulations of the united states army.
Sec. 4th. That so much of <​the​>

Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


3rd. Sec. of the ordinance organising the
Nauvoo Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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aproved Feb. 3rd. ’41 as authorises the Major Genl. to act as secretary of the court martial, &
Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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& adjutant & Inspector General. is hereby repealed.
Sec. 5th. This ordinance shall take effect & be in force from & after its passage, notwithstanding any thing to the contrary heretofore enacted.

Signature in handwriting of James Sloan.


Joseph Smith, Mayor.
 

Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.


<​passed July 12th 1842.​>
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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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    Insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    Signature in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.

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