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Bill to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, between 4 October and 12 December 1840

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Bill to Incorporate and Establish the City of Nauvoo, [
Springfield

Settled by 1819. Incorporated as town, 1832. Became capital of Illinois, 1837. Incorporated as city, 1840. Sangamon Co. seat. Population in 1840 about 2,600. Stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized in Springfield, Nov. 1840; discontinued...

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, Sangamon Co., IL], between 4 Oct. and 12 Dec. 1840; handwriting of
John C. Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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; twelve pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU.

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See Historical Introduction to Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.

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at public auction, so much of said lot, or part of a lot, as will dis-charge said tax and the accruing costs; and the said Marshal is hereby authorized and required to make, execute and deliver to the purchaser or purchasers, a deed in fee simple, conveying all the right, title and interest, which the owner, or owners, had in and to the lot, or part of a lot, sold as aforesaid; Provided, That any such owner, or owners, who shall appear within one year after such sale, and pay the purchase money with interest, and twenty per cent. penalty thereon, shall be entitled to redeem the same, and to receive a conveyance of such lot, or part of a lot, so sold, from the purchaser, or purchasers, saving to infants, and feme coverts, the right of redemption at any time within two years after such disability shall be removed.
Sec. 12. That the City Council shall have power to regulate and improve the streets, roads, lanes, and alleys, and to determine the width of the side-walks, within the corporation; to remove all [p. 10]
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Bill to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, between 4 October and 12 December 1840
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