Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
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See source note under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See historical introduction under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
the strength of their writs. If any man come to him with a writs, he shall tell him he has a writ to tarry at home and he shall try which is the strongest. If they come here with vexatious lawsuits and writs, he is in favor of the men going away subject to the council of the authorities
Coun. said it is well known that there are a number who are under bonds for their appearance at Court. Shall these men go to Court, or shall the bail be forfeited.
The said there is no man under bonds for his appearance at Court but what can go with perfect safety. The mob invariably level their shafts at the heads of the church; they are seeking the leading characters among the Twelve. While the twelve are here, others are in no danger, they can go with perfect safety, [p. [126]]
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Coolidge likely referred to the eleven men—including council members Alpheus Cutler, Jonathan Dunham, and Orrin Porter Rockwell—indicted in October 1844 for their roles in the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor press earlier that year. The men had signed recognizances agreeing to appear at the next session of the circuit court in May 1845. (Clayton, Journal, 23 Oct. 1844; Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court Records, 1829–1897, vol. D, p. 200, microfilm 947,496, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL.)
Clayton, William. Journals, 1842–1845. CHL.
U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.
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