Letterbook, 1850-1855.

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Letterbook, 1850-1855.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49393889

Letters, written from Vandalia and Alton, mostly involve land and railroad business in many towns and cities around the state and many references to sales of stock and transfer of money. Letters to his brother, John, and his father in New York discuss business, money and family affairs. Also some discussion of the land used and the founding of Mattoon.

1 v. ; 28 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois Central Railroad.

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Jones, Charles Floyd.

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Civil engineer in charge of 120 miles of the Illinois Central Railroad, who worked in the land office in Vandalia, Ill. and was also one of the founders of the city of Mattoon, Ill. Family lived in New York. From the description of Letterbook, 1850-1855. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 49393889 ...