Abstract of seminary land sales, June 1829-January 1852.

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Abstract of seminary land sales, June 1829-January 1852.

Lists of seminary tracts sold include date of sale, legal description of tract, number of acres, name and residence of purchaser, price per acre, total purchase price, State Treasurer's receipt number (through September 1829 only), and date of deed or patent. Also contains list of seminary lands belonging to the state in 1838 and list of seminary lands selected in 1843 and approved by the U.S. President in 1849.

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Illinois State Archive

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