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1842 - The Prophet Joseph spent the day appraising tithing property, revised the rules of the city council and then attended the council meeting to support the adoption of the rules. He was also elected mayor, pro tem, of the City of Nauvoo, Illinois. (History of the Church, 4:501).
1843 - The Prophet Joseph preached at the Temple in Nauvoo on the topic of setting up the kingdom of God. He stated that "all the ordinances, systems, and administrations of the earth are of no use to the children of men, unless they are ordained and authorized of God" (History of the Church, 5:259).
1844 - The Prophet Joseph rented out the hotel portion of the Mansion House to Ebenezer Robinson for "one thousand dollars per annum and board for myself and family and horses." He kept three rooms for his family and relieved himself from the duties of inn keeper so he could easier perform his duties as President of the Church and Mayor of Nauvoo.
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