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Ordinance, 12 July 1842–C

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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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City Council, Ordinance, 12 July 1842; signed by JS and
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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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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; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 12 July 1842, 94; CHL.

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An Ordinance, authorizing the publication of additional Laws and Ordinances.

Sec. 1. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of , That all Laws and Ordinances passed by the City Council, until the Laws are printed, be inserted in the Book that is now being printed, all Ordinances to the contrary notwithstanding.

Passed July 12th. 1842.

Joseph Smith, Mayor.

, Recorder. [p. 94]