Cook, Grundy, and Will County surveys, 1835-1861.

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Cook, Grundy, and Will County surveys, 1835-1861.

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Copies of private surveys and field notes complied for Cook, Grundy, and Will county canal land purchasers by county surveyors and subsequently copied for canal officials describe tract physical and topographical features; and specify original survey date; property owner; and surveyor name.

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