Papers, 1829-1844.

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Papers, 1829-1844.

Letters, in French, mostly from Pierre to Peter discussing the family and business affairs. One broadside in English regarding the Menard Young Ladies' Academy of the Visitation in Kaskaskia.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Menard, Pierre, 1766-1844

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Illinois' first Lieutenant-Governor (1818-1822). Menard was an early French Canadian resident of Kaskaskia, Randolph County, related by marriage to the Saucier and Chouteau families. A trader and merchant, Menard invested in trapping and exploring expeditions. He was involved in territorial politics, appointed judge in Randolph County courts, 1801; elected representative to the Indiana Territorial Legislature at Vincennes, 1806-1807; representative to the Illinois Territorial Legislature 1812-18...

Menard, Peter.

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Menard Family.

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Pierre Menard, early settler in Kaskaskia, Illinois, was a fur trader, merchant, public official, and lieutenant governor of Illinois. Peter his son continued with the family businesses. From the description of Papers, 1829-1844. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52751230 ...

Academy of the Visitation (Kaskaskia, Ill.)

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