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Petition from Lewis Robison, 11 June 1842

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Lewis Robison, Petition,
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 Nauvoo City Council, 11 June 1842; handwriting of Lewis Robison; endorsement in 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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; one page; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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I pe[ti]tion the City Council now asemble to grant your petioner a A longer time to collect the City Tax for the year 1841
June 11th A D 1842
your
Lewis Robison Cty Collecter

Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.


<​stet]​> <​Time allowed to 2nd Satdy. in Septr & he to <​now​> lodge Funds in his Hands with the Treasurer forthwith, not duly appropriated.—​> [p. [1]]
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Petition from Lewis Robison, 11 June 1842
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    Endorsement in handwriting of James Sloan.

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