Certificate, 1842.

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Certificate, 1842.

Printed and handwritten certificate, dated 13 June 1842, and signed by Carlin. The item affirms that Joseph Smith, the first president of the Mormon Church, is elected mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois. On the reverse of the manuscript is found a handwritten copy of the oath of office for mayor which is signed by Joseph Smith.

1 item (2 p.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7382964

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Carlin, Thomas, 1789-1852

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Farmer, Carrollton, Illinois; soldier, War of 1812, Black Hawk War; Illinois state senator, 1824-1832; Illinois governor, 1838-1842. From the description of Legal documents, 1839-1842, 1851. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 28106756 From the description of Letter : Quincy, [Ill.], to W[illia]m A.J. Russell, Bluffdale, [Ill.], 1842 Feb. 19. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 28106739 From the description of Letter: ...

Smith, Joseph, jr., 1805-1844

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First president of the Mormon Church and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois. From the description of Arrest warrant, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367395229 First president of the Mormon Church and Illinois militia leader. From the description of Letter, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435774 Founder of the Mormon Church and its first president. From the description of Diaries, 1832-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122609014 ...