Bill from William W. Phelps, circa 10 June 1843
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, Bill, to Nauvoo City Council, , Hancock Co., IL, ca. 10 June 1843; handwriting of ; signature of ; endorsement in handwriting of ; one page; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.See also Ordinance, 10 June 1843.

An ordinance to regulate the rates of toll at the Ferry in the city of .
Council Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of , That from and after the passage of this ordinance, the following shall be the rates of toll for crossing the at the city of , viz:—
one horse wagon & Horse, with contents, & driver | $0.75 |
Two horse wagon & Horses ditto do | 1.00 |
Four wheel carriage for 2 or 4 horses, do do | 1.50 |
Two Wheel Carriage—— for 1—— horse—— do do | 0.50 |
Cart. " do do | 0.50 |
Ass Horse Ass mule or Jenny—— | 0.25 |
Foot Passenger—— | 0.12½ |
or horse or other animal with rider | 0.37½ |
Oxen per yoke | 0.25 |
Every head of stock one yr old | 0.18¾ |
Under one year, and sheep, Hogs, &c | 0.06¼ |
Whatever is not herein specified, shall be calculated by agreement.
Sec 2. Be it further ordained that there shall be a list of the above rates of toll posted up at a conspicuous place at the Ferry and boats, of the Ferry, for the benefit of the public
Sec 3 Be it further ordained that the keeper of the Ferry shall at all , reasonable hours when wind and weather will permit, keep his craft of conveyance, and skillful hands to manage the same, ready for the conveyance of passengers and effects, under a penalty of fifteen dollars, to be recovered before any competent authority, for each offense.
Presdt pro tem.
passed June 10th. 1843.—
, Recorder [p. [1]]
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