Account of Legion Activity, [, Hancock Co., IL], 26 June–6 July 1844; handwriting of ; four pages; Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Includes docket.
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July 2 mp 10 Orders to and to call out the for parade this evening at five o’clock— to detach four companies for night service— to send out a few to scout the neighborhood without arms, and other business—
3 mp 9 do.— do.— do.— do.— do—
3 ep 7 was brought home alive out of the hands of the enemies— to the joy of his friends—
4th. declaration of Independence— but now a day of mourning for two of the Stars are fallen— all true patriots mourn—
4 mp 10 Orders to Brigadiers to call out Commissioned officers to assemble at the Preaching Ground at 6 P. M. and the Legion to be called out at 1/2 past 6 as usual—
5 ep 5 Orders to Brigadiers to disband the legion with the exception of 1st. Regt. 2nd. Cohort