Proclamation, 11 June 1844, John McEwan First Copy

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Proclamation, 11 June 1844, John McEwan First Copy
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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, 11 June 1844. Version copied [ca. 11 June 1844]; handwriting of
John McEwan
24 Feb. 1824–27 Feb. 1878. Laborer, clerk, postmaster. Born in Co. Down, Ireland. Son of Henry McEwan and Jane Thompson. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Orson Pratt, Oct. 1840, in Edinburgh. Immigrated to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., ...
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William Clayton
17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...
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; signature of JS in unidentified handwriting; two pages; JS Collection, CHL.

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scheme, of unprincipled men, to disgrace and dishonor the
city
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, or
state
Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...
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, or any of their legally constituted authorities; and finally to keep the peace by being cool, considerate, virtuous, unoffending, manly and patriotic as the true Sons of liberty ever have been, and honorably maintain the precious boon our illustrious fathers won.

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In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Corporation at
Nauvoo
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this 11th. day of June 1844.

Signature of JS in unidentified handwriting.
Joseph Smith

John McEwan handwriting ends; William Clayton begins.
Mayor. [p. [2]]
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Proclamation, 11 June 1844, John McEwan First Copy
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1903
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2
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John McEwan
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Signature of JS in unidentified handwriting.

John McEwan handwriting ends; William Clayton begins.