Record of land purchases, January 14, 1837-October 19, 1842.

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Record of land purchases, January 14, 1837-October 19, 1842.

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Record primarily consists of copies of Receiver's receipts for tracts purchased at federal land district offices at Kaskaskia, Shawneetown and Edwardsville. These tracts were purchased by Board on behalf of state for use in locating internal improvement projects. Entries for each receipt include date and number of receipt, location of land office, name of Commissioner purchasing land for Board, legal description of tracts purchased, number of acres, price per acre and total purchase price.

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United States. General Land Office. Edwardsville District.

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United States. General Land Office. Shawneetown District.

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United States. General Land Office. Kaskaskia District.

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Illinois. Board of Public Works

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The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes. In 1840 original seven-member Board was replace...