Receiver's receipts issued to land purchasers, August 28, 1828-August 6, 1853.

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Receiver's receipts issued to land purchasers, August 28, 1828-August 6, 1853.

Receipts issued by Receiver include date and number of receipt, name and occasionally residence of purchaser, legal description of tract, number of acres, price per acre and total purchase price.

receipts 1.25 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7397890

Illinois State Archive

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