Motion from Gustavus Hills, circa 26 November 1842

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Motion from Gustavus Hills, circa 26 November 1842
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Gustavus Hills
29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...
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, Motion, 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. 26 Nov. 1842; handwriting of
Gustavus Hills
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; 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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Resolved That the seal of the Municipal Court shall consist of a circle including the Words “Municipal Court.— 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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.” within which is a book circled with rays on which is inscribed the words “Constitutions, & Charter”—

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G[ustavus] Hills
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[Drawing of seal, with “Municipal Court. City of Nauvoo” written on the outside of the circle, and “Constitutions & Charter” written on a book in the center of the seal.]

Endorsements in handwriting of James Sloan.
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