Motion from Wilson Law, 15 January 1842–A

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Wilson Law
26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co....
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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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Wilson Law
26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co....
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James Sloan
28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...
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Moved <Resolved> that the City Council & Committees shall be paid the sum of Two dollars per day each for their services as Councilors,

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<Carried.—>

</Entd/ Jan.y. 15th. 42.—> [p. [1]]

Resolved that the City Council & Committees shall be paid the sum of Two dollars per day each for their services as Councilors,

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Carried.—

/Entd/ Jan.y. 15th. 42.— [p. [1]]

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Editorial Title
Motion from Wilson Law, 15 January 1842–A
ID #
12190
Total Pages
2
Handwriting on This Page
- Wilson Law
- James Sloan
Footnotes
1. Endorsements in handwriting of James Sloan.