Tract book of odd sections granted for construction of Chicago and Mobile Railroad, 1852-1856.

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Tract book of odd sections granted for construction of Chicago and Mobile Railroad, 1852-1856.

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Kaskaskia District odd sections granted by Congress (Sept. 20, 1850) to the State of Illinois for railroad (later named the Illinois Central Railroad) construction between Chicago and Mobile, Alabama are listed in entries that occasionally indicate purchaser(s) name and residence; and purchase date.

ledgers 2 volumes.

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United States. Kaskaskia Land Office.

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