Receiver's journal (credit system), 1814-1831.

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Receiver's journal (credit system), 1814-1831.

Funds received by the Receivers are listed chronologically in entries which include payer name and residence; receipt date, amount, and cause (e.g., initial tract payment; subsequent installment payment and interest; preemption claim). Land payment entries for land payments include tract legal description or Shawneetown lot number; acreage; price per acre; and total purchase price. Also included are quarterly receipt summary totals analyzed by specie; military warrants; U.S. Treasury notes; and forfeited land stock.

ledgers 7 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7398552

Illinois State Archive

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