Thomas Carlin, governor of the state of Illinois : to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting : commission, 1839 Jan. 12.

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Thomas Carlin, governor of the state of Illinois : to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting : commission, 1839 Jan. 12.

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Printed form, filled in, issued and signed by Illinois governor Thomas Carlin, commissioning William Wallace justice of the peace for Coles County, Jan. 12, 1839.

1 item (1 leaf) ; 32 x 39 cm.

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