Petition, [ca. 1851-1852?]

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Petition, [ca. 1851-1852?]

Petition favoring Wilkinson's appointment as captain in the U.S. Army, signed by 40 persons, including many members of the Illinois 17th General Assembly.

1 item (1 p.); 32 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7365278

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Wilkinson, Joab.

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Niantic, Illinois resident. From the description of Petition, [ca. 1851-1852?] (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 34608018 ...

Illinois. General Assembly

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The General Assembly, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, serves as the legislative body for the State of Illinois. As successor to the territorial Legislative Council and House of Representatives, principal General Assembly activities include enacting, amending or repealing laws; passing resolutions; adopting appropriations bills; and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. Prior to the General Corporation Law of 1872, charters were granted to corporations by General ...