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Resolution, 11 June 1842–A

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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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City Council, Resolution, 11 June 1842; signed by JS and
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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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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; Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 11 June 1842, 84; CHL.

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Resolved by the City Council of the City of , that a City Pound be established in this , and that it be, and is hereby referred to Councillor , to prepare the Duties of Poundkeekper, to be laid before the Council at next Meeting.

passed June 11th. 1842.

Joseph Smith, Mayor.

, Recorder. [p. 84]