Court summonses, 1814-1834.

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Court summonses, 1814-1834.

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Five handwritten printed and signed summons from the county courts of Illinois. Three of these items are from Randolph County and are dated 1814, 1815, and 1818. The remaining two summons are from Madison County and Sangamon County and are dated 1816 and 1834 respectively.

5 items (5 leaves).

Harold B. Lee Library

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