Swamp land affidavits, 1859.

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Swamp land affidavits, 1859.

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Affidavits state that greater part of tract is subject to periodic overflow and that tract is therefore rightfully enured to the State of Illinois for swamp land reclamation under an Congressional act (Sept. 28, 1850). Entries include tract county; tract legal description; acreage; name and residence of person making affidavits; date of affidavit; and certifications by justice of the peace, two witnesses, and clerk of the county court. Also includes statement completed by Register and Receiver giving purchaser name; tract purchase date; and Receiver's receipt number.

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