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Petition from Stephen Wilkinson and Others, circa 14 May 1842

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Stephen Wilkinson

Ca. 1819–after 1860. Stonemason. Born in Kentucky. Lived in Missouri, by mid-1830s. Moved to Pike Co., Illinois, by 1837. Married Hannah Potts, 16 Nov. 1837, in Pike Co. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lived in Pleasant Vale, Pike...

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and 69 others, 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, 14 May 1842; handwriting of two unidentified scribes—one possibly
Lyman Wight

9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ...

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—and
Timothy Foot

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; signatures of petitioners; endorsements and docket 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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; four pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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First unidentified scribe—possibly Lyman Wight—handwriting begins.


A Bill praying that the act Entitled an act Regulating stores and Groceries Be amended Repealed
To the Honorable Legislative authorities of the City of
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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in Council Assembled Greeting,
We your petitioners Citizens of
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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Beg Leave to Represent that we are unable to Discover the most perfect Wisdom or Equity in <​the​> above act For if our Interpretation is just of this Law is Just he that has ten Dollars to sell must pay ten Dollars for the Right to sell it. Look at this Ratio of Licence percentage
Stock in trade— assessment for selling
$10.00 $10.00
20.00—— 0.50— per cent
40.00—— 0.25 Do
100.00 10 Do
1000.00—— 10 Do at most
5000.00 2 Do at most
10000.00— Constitution. 1— Do at most
All men are born free and have Certain Equal privileges and unalienable privileges among which are Life Liberty and the pursuit of happines We therefore ask your Honorable Body that the act may be so amended as to make the tax Equal in proportion to the stock in trade and your petitioners as in Duty Bound will Ever pray
 

Endorsements in handwriting of James Sloan.


<​Committee on Municipal Laws reported favorably,​>
<​No 5​>
 
<​J. Smith.—
L[yman] Wight

9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ...

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,
Wm. Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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,
L. Wight

9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ...

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, J. Smith,
L. Wight

9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ...

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<​(repealed) May 14th. 1842.​> [p. [1]]
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Petition from Stephen Wilkinson and Others, circa 14 May 1842
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    First unidentified scribe—possibly Lyman Wight—handwriting begins.

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    Endorsements in handwriting of James Sloan.

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