Executive files, 1818-1987.

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Executive files, 1818-1987.

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Files contain papers submitted to the Secretary of State by the Governor relating to his executive actions. Papers concern gubernatorial appointments to Congress; elected state officials, state, judicial and county officers; state officials' oaths of office; General Assembly confirmations or rejections of appointments; notaries public, state and judicial officers resignations; county office vacancy notifications and election certifications from county clerks; gubernatorial orders for special elections (e.g., judicial positions); absences of the Governor from the state; citizenship restorations; executive clemency or sentence commutation; deputy clerk appointments by county officials; and certifications of votes cast by presidential electors. Governor's proclamations (until ca. 1924) and veto messages (until 1949); trademark registration of beverage manufactures, bottlers, and dealers (1873-1891) are also included. File also includes papers (1824-1832) concerning Indians in Illinois (e.g., treaties and speeches made by Indians and government representatives at peace conferences; depositions taken by state agents dealing with Indian depredations; Governor's address to the General Assembly on the "Indian problem").

125.25 cubic ft.

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