Is this citation from a History of the Church (LDS) correct? Joseph Smith sold alcohol?

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Joseph Smith, authorizing himself to sell liquor:

"Ordinance on the Personal Sale of Liquors. Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Nauvoo, that the Mayor of the city be and is hereby authorized to sell or give spirits of any quantity as he in his wisdom shall judge to be for the health and comfort, or convenience of such travelers or other persons as shall visit his house from time to time.Passed December 12, 1843.JOSEPH SMITH, Mayor. WILLARD RICHARDS, Recorder." (History of the Church, Vol. 6, p. 111)
 
Yes. He was running a hotel. Marriott Hotels today are run by some very high leaders of the Church, and they have everything that other hotels offer (+ Book of Mormon in the rooms). It just makes good business sense.
 
Probably? I really don't know. If it's in the history of the church it probably is accurate. Was this before or after the revelation of the Word of Wisdom? It seems that it says that he can use it to give to others for health (many people drank alcohol medicinally back then) or to give to guests, which doesn't mean they are drinking it themselves.
 
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