Minutes, 3 February 1841
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Source Note
Nauvoo City Council, Minutes, , Hancock Co., IL, 3 Feb. 1841; in Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb.–Dec. 1841, pp. 1–2; handwriting of ; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.
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Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Minutes, 3 February 1841, Copy.

Met at the House of ’ at 6 oC. PM 3rd Feb.y. 1841.—
the Mayor Sworn into office by .
Meeting opened by Joseph Smith by Prayer—
gave Notice that was appointed Marshall, & requested the public to obey him.—
proceded & Alderman & Councillors were Sworn, unless who was not present—
proposed as Marshall for two years Ensuing,— Voted in,— & Sworn
for Treasurer— Voted in & Swn
for Recorder— Voted in & Sworn
supervisor of Streets Voted in.— not present—
City assessor— Voted in & Swrn
then addressed the Citizens.— & Cited parts of the City Charter, making his observations as to what he considered should be done in the forthwith &c—
Col Joseph Smith presented a Document or Bill of Ordinance setting forth the manner of appointment of Military Force, or — Read three times & passed.—
Same presented a Bill appointing a Board of Ordinance Orgainising the University of the City [of] — Read three times & passed.—
Moved Seconded & voted that thanks of Citizens be tendered to Citizens of , Legislature of for their kindness [p. 1]
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