Resignation from George A. Smith, circa 10 August 1844

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Resignation from George A. Smith, circa 10 August 1844
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George A. Smith
26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...
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, Resignation as Nauvoo City Alderman, to Nauvoo City Council,
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, ca. 10 Aug. 1844; handwriting of
George A. Smith
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; signature and endorsement in 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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; docket in 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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; notation in handwriting of John McEwan; one page; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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To the City Council I having Been Elected an aldermen in this
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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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and not Being able to get A Commission I wish to Resign <the Same> you Please acxept this as A Resignation and I can [3 words illegible]

George A. Smith signature in handwriting of Willard Richards.
Geo A Smith
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<Pased Aug 10. 1844>
Endorsement in handwriting of Willard Richards.
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Resignation from George A. Smith, circa 10 August 1844
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George A. Smith signature in handwriting of Willard Richards.
Endorsement in handwriting of Willard Richards.