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*Johnson, Clark V., ed. ''Mormon Redress Petitions: documents of the 1833-1838 Missouri Conflict. ''Provo, Utah: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University. 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=602720&disp=Mormon+redress+petitions%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.8 K29j; fiche 6003720].) This indexed book contains affidavits, petitions, letters, and other documents concerning early Church members' compensation for Missouri losses. | *Johnson, Clark V., ed. ''Mormon Redress Petitions: documents of the 1833-1838 Missouri Conflict. ''Provo, Utah: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University. 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=602720&disp=Mormon+redress+petitions%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.8 K29j; fiche 6003720].) This indexed book contains affidavits, petitions, letters, and other documents concerning early Church members' compensation for Missouri losses. | ||
=== Nauvoo Legion and the Mormon War in Illinois (1840–1846) === | === Nauvoo Legion and the Mormon War in Illinois (1840–1846) === | ||
In 1840 the Illinois Legislature authorized the Nauvoo City Council to establish a militia. The officers were commissioned by the governor, and the members were required to do the same amount of military duty as the regular state militia. In 1844 the Nauvoo Legion numbered about 5,000 men. The organization was disbanded in 1846 and was reorganized in Utah in 1852. For a history see: | In 1840 the Illinois Legislature authorized the Nauvoo City Council to establish a militia. The officers were commissioned by the governor, and the members were required to do the same amount of military duty as the regular state militia. In 1844 the Nauvoo Legion numbered about 5,000 men. The organization was disbanded in 1846 and was reorganized in Utah in 1852. For a history see: | ||
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*Illinois. General Assembly. ''Miscellaneous Petitions, 1839–1853''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library film 980654). This record includes claims against the state for supplies furnished in the Mormon War at Nauvoo. It shows names and the amount they claimed for payment. | *Illinois. General Assembly. ''Miscellaneous Petitions, 1839–1853''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=85484&disp=Miscellaneous+petitions%2C+1839-1853++ film 980654]). This record includes claims against the state for supplies furnished in the Mormon War at Nauvoo. It shows names and the amount they claimed for payment. | ||
*Platt, Lyman De. Commission Records, Illinois State Militia, 1834–1855. Typescript, [1973?]. (Family History Library book 977.3 A1 no.62; film 908142 item 9). This book contains commission records for the Nauvoo Legion. It shows name, date of commission, rank, company, and the date of rank of about 450 men. | *Platt, Lyman De. Commission Records, Illinois State Militia, 1834–1855. Typescript, [1973?]. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=259587&disp=Commission+records%2C+Illinois+State+Mil%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.3 A1 no. 62; film 908142 item 9]). This book contains commission records for the Nauvoo Legion. It shows name, date of commission, rank, company, and the date of rank of about 450 men. | ||
Also search the ''Journal History'' for the Nauvoo Legion. See the "History" section of this outline for details. | Also search the ''Journal History'' for the Nauvoo Legion. See the "History" section of this outline for details. | ||