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Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845

10 February 1844 • Saturday Page 1 12 February 1844 • Monday Page 1 5 March 1844 • Tuesday Page 3 9 March 1844 • Saturday Page 5 13 April 1844 • Saturday Page 8 29 April 1844 • Monday Page 10 11 May 1844 • Saturday Page 11 8 June 1844 • Saturday Page 11 10 June 1844 • Monday Page 19 Minute Entry, Summons • 11 June 1844 Page 31 21 June 1844 • Friday Page 32 1 July 1844 • Monday Page 33 2 July 1844 • Tuesday Page 35 8 July 1844 • Monday Page 37 13 July 1844 • Saturday Page 40 10 August 1844 • Saturday Page 41 14 September 1844 • Saturday Page 46 12 October 1844 • Saturday Page 49 9 November 1844 • Saturday Page 50 14 December 1844 • Saturday Page 52 11 January 1845 • Saturday Page 1 13 January 1845 • Monday Page 4

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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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City Council, Rough Minute Book, 10 Feb. 1844–13 Jan. 1845; handwriting of
Willard 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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Thomas Bullock

23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...

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, and John McEwan; fifty-six pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb.–Dec. 1841.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. Ordinance, 9 November 1844–A Minutes, 9 November 1844, Draft Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Resolution, 12 October 1844 Minutes, 12 October 1844, Draft Minutes, 2 July 1844 Minutes, 2 July 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844] “History of Joseph Smith” Motion from Brigham Young, 5 March 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] Minutes, 29 April 1844 Minutes, 29 April 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Minutes, 13 April 1844 Minutes, 13 April 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 13 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 11 May 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 8 June 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 8 June 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Minutes, 21 June 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 10 June 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 10 June 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Minutes, 5 March 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith” Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Ordinance, 14 September 1844 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Resolution, 13 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 8 July 1844
Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845
Minutes, 12 February 1844 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 12 February 1844, Copy Minutes, 12 February 1844, Extract, as Published in Nauvoo Neighbor Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Minutes, 10 February 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Minutes, 1 July 1844, Draft Minutes, 1 July 1844 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845 Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845 Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 1841–1845

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Coun. [George] Stiles

18 July 1816–Sept. 1885. Attorney, judge, politician. Born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York. Son of John Stiles and Persis Cole. Moved to Le Ray, Jefferson Co., by 1820. Moved to Pamela, Jefferson Co., by 1830. Married first Julian Mackemer, 7 Nov. 1841...

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. I concur with Bro
P. Richards

15 Nov. 1788–25 Nov. 1874. Cabinetmaker, joiner, carpenter, botanic physician. Born at Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Served as sergeant major during War of 1812. Married Wealthy Dewey, 24 Feb. 1818. Moved...

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in what he has stated. notwithstanding that many of the Legion. especially the artillery. said they had no means at present to obtain any provisions. I thought it was the duty of the Bishops to look after the poor and endeavor by all means to get some— little for them.
Moved & carried that the council adjourn
8 July 1844 • Monday

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Monday July 8th. 1844. 1 oclock P M.
Special Session—
names of Members called,
D[aniel] H. Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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. Ald.— chosen Pres. pro Tem. Prayer by

Willard Richards handwriting ends; John McEwan begins.


Geo W. Harris

1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married...

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W[illiam] W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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requests the
Recorder

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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to read the communication of
Govr [Thomas] Ford

5 Dec. 1800–3 Nov. 1850. Schoolteacher, newspaperman, lawyer, politician, judge, author. Born in Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Robert Ford and Elizabeth Logue Forquer. Moved to St. Louis, 1804; to New Design (later American Bottom), Randolph...

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to
Dr [Robert D.] Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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W[illard] 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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. said you all know the circumstance which was occassioned yesterday at the stand by some persons on acct of
Dr Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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coming to this
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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Mr Kmiball [Hiram Kimball]

31 May 1806–27 Apr. 1863. Merchant, iron foundry operator, mail carrier. Born in West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Phineas Kimball and Abigail. Moved to Commerce (later Nauvoo), Hancock Co., Illinois, 1833, and established several stores. Married ...

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was deputed by this Council to transact business on their behalf— & he pledged his all that he would be responsible for
Dr Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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& see that he was <​be​> protected till he sees about his property here & & gets it exchanged or have it in the hands of on some one to act as proxy for him.
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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. then read a letter from Dr
R. D. Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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to the City Council
W. W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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— said I used all the influence & I had & the statement being there &
Gen [Miner R.] Deming

24 Feb. 1810–10 Sept. 1845. Teacher, farmer. Born in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Son of Stephen Deming and Sarah Buel. Moved to Cincinnati, 1836. Married Abigail Barnum, 2 Aug. 1836, in Danbury, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. Moved to St. Mary’s Township...

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here I think an agent can transact all his business & as there is debts owing to the Mayors office it also Can be arranged & put in and an Agent can do all that is wanted & he can go away and not be assassinated & there is so Many Men here which is so exasperated that I think his life would not be in safety [p. 37]
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