Nauvoo City Council, Ordinance, , Hancock Co., IL, 22 Feb. 1841. Version copied [ca. 22 Feb. 1841] in Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, p. 9; handwriting of ; CHL.
Sec. 1. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of , that all Matters & powers whatever in relation to common Schools, & all other institutions of Learning, within the City of , be, & the same hereby are, transferred from the City Council of the City of , to the Chancellor & Regents of the University of the City of .
Sec. 2. This Ordinance to take effect, & be in force, from & after its passage.— passed feb.y. 22nd. 1841.—