July 3rd 184[0])

The of the of Illinois met in Council at the Office of Joseph Smith jr

The subject of the memorial of Joseph jr was again brough up, for a rehearing, according to the decision of the Last council (June 27) when the following resolutions were entered into.

1st Resolved— that we feel perfectly satisfied with the course taken by Joseph Smith jr and feel a disposition as far as it is in our power to asist assist him so as to relieve him from the temporalities of the <​church​> in order that he may devote his time more particularly to the spiritualities of the same, believing by so doing we shall promote the good of the whole church. But as he (Joseph Smith jr.) is held responsible for the payment of the City plot, and knowing no way to relieve him from that re[s]<​ponsibility​> at present, we would request of him to act as treasurer for the city plot and to whom those persons whom we may appoint to make sales of Lots and attend to the buisness affairs of the church may at all times be responsible and make true and correct returns of all their proceedings as well as to account for all monies, properties &c. which may come unto their hands.

Thirefore Resolved— That act as clerk for the same. That be appointed to provide for the wants of the and make such appropriations to them and to the clerk or clerks which they may require. [p. 11]