Rules of Order of the City Council
Times and Seasons, vol. 3, p. 683
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Extract from the minutes of the City Council.
"The Council then received the following communication from the Mayor, to wit:
Mayor's Office, City of Nauvoo.}
Illinois, Jan. 22d, A. D. 1842. }
Gentlemen of the City Council,
Aldermen, and Councillors [Councilors]:
I have carefully selected and prepared the following "Rules of order of the City Council of the City of Nauvoo," and present them for your adoption, to wit,--