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Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. H. Rhodes, City of Nauvoo v. Walker, and City of Nauvoo v. McGraw Subpoena, 5 July 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Execution, 5 July 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Recognizance, 5 July 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Docket Entry, circa 5 July 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Bond, 5 July 1842–A [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Bond, 5 July 1842–B [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Venire Facias, 14 July 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Subpoena, 14 July 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Docket Entry, between 14 July and circa 2 August 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Cancellation of Bond, 31 August 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw] Judgment, 2 August 1842 [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw]

Bond, 5 July 1842–B [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw]

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William McGraw and Silas Hillman, Bond, [
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], to 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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,
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, 5 July 1842, City of Nauvoo v. McGraw (Nauvoo, IL, Municipal Court 1842); 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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with insertion by Silas Hillman; signatures of William McGraw and Silas Hillman; witnessed by
John Hoskinson

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; notation by
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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, [
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], 6 July 1842; docket by
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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, [6 July 1842]; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. Includes seals.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to City of Nauvoo v. H. Rhodes, City of Nauvoo v. Walker, and City of Nauvoo v. McGraw.

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Know all Men by these Presents that We William H. Mc.Graw and <​Silas Hillman​>

Insertion in handwriting of Silas Hillman.


are held and firmly bound unto 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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in the Penal Sum of Fifty Dollars, conditioned for the payment of Twenty five Dollars, for the payment of which We do bind Ourselves, our Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, jointly, severally, and firmly by these Presents. Dated this fifth day of July A. D. 1842.—
The Condition of the above obligation is such, that, Whereas the said William H. McGraw has this Day given notice of his intention of appealing to the Municipal Court of said
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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, from a Conviction or Judgment had against him before the Mayor of said
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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, for a Sum of Twenty five Dollars, beside Costs, for a breach of an Ordinance of said
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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, entitled “An Ordinance in relation to Temperance” which Conviction was had at the Suit of said 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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Now if the above bounden William H. Mc.Graw, or his Security, shall pay or cause to be paid all Costs, and or Costs that may accrue, if Judgment shall be rendered against the said William H. McGraw, then this Obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in Law. Given under Our Hands and Seals this fifth Day of July A.D. 1842.

Signatures of William McGraw and Silas Hillman.


William H. McGraw Seal
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TEXT: Instances of “Seal” are enclosed in hand-drawn representations of seals.


Silas Hillman Seal
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of,

Signature of John Hoskinson.


John H Hoskinson

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Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.


I recd this Bond on behalf of the Treasurer, on Condition of having opportunity of ascertaining the Solvency of the Security.
June 6th 1842.—
J. S. [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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Bond, 5 July 1842–B [City of Nauvoo v. McGraw]
ID #
10426
Total Pages
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  • James Sloan
  • Silas Hillman
  • William H. McGraw
  • John H. Hoskinson

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    Insertion in handwriting of Silas Hillman.

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    Signatures of William McGraw and Silas Hillman.

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    TEXT: Instances of “Seal” are enclosed in hand-drawn representations of seals.

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    Signature of John Hoskinson.

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    Notation in handwriting of James Sloan.

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