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Resolution, 5 March 1844

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Nauvoo City Council, Resolution,
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Moved by Councillor “that the City Council instruct the Mayor to order the to open Water Street from Joseph Smith’s to the Upper Steam Mill in the City of .” and it was carried unanimously—

March 5th. 1844

Joseph Smith Mayor

— Recorder [p. 206]