Law -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Icarian Community legal instruments
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311000]
Identifier: MSS SC 1261
Scope and Contents
Handwritten "bill of exceptions" and a printed legal notice. The bill is dated Oct. 13, 1854 and regards the case of Warren vs. the Icarian Community. The notice, which is entitled "advertisement," is dated Dec. 25, 1852 and appeared in the Nauvoo Tribune published by the Icarian Autographic Establishment.
Dates:
1852-1854
Nauvoo (Ill.) legal proceedings
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310994]
Identifier: MSS SC 1262
Scope and Contents
Two handwritten transcripts of court cases regarding the slandering of Joseph Smith (1805-1844), the Mormon prophet. The first item is dated Dec. 5, 1842 and involves the City of Nauvoo vs. Thomas J. Hunter. The second item is dated Feb. 17, 1843 and involves the City of Nauvoo vs. Amos Davis.
Dates:
1842-1843
True bill for riot on 10th June 44
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197238103896]
Identifier: MSS 8730
Scope and Contents
A handwritten bill for a riot held on 10 June 1844. The item relates to an infraction related to the property of Francis M. Higbee. Includes signature of Alpheus Cutler.
Dates:
date of production not identified