Minutes, 3 February 1841
Minutes, 3 February 1841
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Nauvoo City Council, Minutes, , Hancock Co., IL, 3 Feb. 1841; in Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb.–Dec. 1841, pp. 1–2; handwriting of ; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Minutes, 3 February 1841, Copy.
Met at Mr <the House of >s’ at 6 oC. <PM> 3rd Feb.y. 1841.—
< the> Mayor Sworn into office by .
Meeting opened by Joseph Smith Jr by Prayer—
gave Notice that Br was appointed Marshall, & requested the public to obey him.—
proceded & Alderman & Councillors were Sworn, unless who was not present—
proposed as Marshall for two years Ensuing,— Voted in,— & Sworn
for Treasurer— Voted in & Swn
for Recorder— Voted in & Sworn
supervisor of Streets <Voted in>.— not present—
City assessor— Voted in & Swrn
then addressed the Citizens.— & Cited parts of the City Charter, making his observations as to what he considered should be done in the forthwith &c—
Col Joseph <Smith> presented a Document <or Bill of Ordinance> setting forth the manner of appointed <appointm[en]t> of Military Force, or — Read three times & passed.—
Same presented a Bill appointing a Board of [illegible] Ordinance Orgainising the City of <University of the City [of?]> — Read three times & passed.—
Moved & Seconded <& voted> that thanks of Citizens [2 words illegible] be tendered to Citizens of , & Legislature of for their kindness [2 words illegible] [p. 1]
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