uses it as the epigraph in his Second Treatise on Government and refers to it as a fundamental rule for government. History Robert Wells, of Jefferson City, designed the seal. The seal was adopted on January 11, 1822. The state's Department of Conservation admits that “The bears on the Great Seal of the State of Missouri are grizzly bears, which never resided in the state.” Government Seals of Missouri See also Flag of Missouri Symbols of the State of Missouri References External links Office of the Secretary of State of Missouri Symbols of Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri it:Salus populi suprema lex esto