Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845

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Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
1 March 1845 • Saturday, continued Page 1 4 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 32 11 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 77 18 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 131 22 March 1845 • Saturday Page 181 25 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 231 5 April 1845 • Saturday Page 266 11 April 1845 • Friday Page 267 15 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 327 22 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 349 29 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 355 6 May 1845 • Tuesday Page 361
Source Note
See source note under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
Historical Introduction
See historical introduction under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
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to go till after court.

The
chairman
1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...
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said he did not think it would need to infringe on our plans.

Coun. Bent
19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts...
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made some remarks on this subject and said he was willing to do as he shall be directed; but the question is, cannot the number be limited,— does all need to go on the mission who are selected.

Coun.
W. Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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asked whether the brethren would not have time to go to court, and be time enough to meet with the Indian council afterwards.

He was answered in the negative
348
The next term of the Hancock County Circuit Court was to begin in mid-May 1845. Council member Jonathan Dunham believed that the Indian council would be held in June. (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court Records, 1829–1897, vol. D, p. 231, microfilm 947,496, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL; Council of Fifty, “Record,” 18 Mar. 1845.)
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The
chairman
1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...
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called upon
brother Foster
12 Nov. 1806–19 Mar. 1876. Photographer, accountant, bookkeeper, clerk. Born in New Marlboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Nathaniel Foster and Polly. Married first Harriet Eliza Burr. Married second Mary Ann Graham. Baptized into Church of Jesus ...
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to report concerning the progress of the letters
349
At the 11 March 1845 council meeting, Foster was appointed to “write the letters to the Governors and if he needs help to get it.” (Council of Fifty, “Record,” 11 Mar. 1845.)

Coun. Foster
12 Nov. 1806–19 Mar. 1876. Photographer, accountant, bookkeeper, clerk. Born in New Marlboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Nathaniel Foster and Polly. Married first Harriet Eliza Burr. Married second Mary Ann Graham. Baptized into Church of Jesus ...
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said he had wrote about a dozen of the letters and he had employed a man to write the rem[a]inder.

Coun. Snow
9 Nov. 1818–27 May 1888. Farmer, teacher, merchant, publisher, manufacturer. Born at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Son of Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by William Snow, 3 Feb. 1833, at Charleston...
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[348]
The next term of the Hancock County Circuit Court was to begin in mid-May 1845. Council member Jonathan Dunham believed that the Indian council would be held in June. (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court Records, 1829–1897, vol. D, p. 231, microfilm 947,496, U.S. and Canada Record Collection, FHL; Council of Fifty, “Record,” 18 Mar. 1845.)
U.S. and Canada Record Collection. FHL.
[349]
At the 11 March 1845 council meeting, Foster was appointed to “write the letters to the Governors and if he needs help to get it.” (Council of Fifty, “Record,” 11 Mar. 1845.)