Papers, 1814-1837.

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Papers, 1814-1837.

Mostly documents from the Madison County Circuit Court from Reynolds' years of law practice. Most of these concern money owed. He acted as lawyer for William Morrison, prominent Kaskaskia businessman, in several cases. A few documents signed while serving as governor. Two letters re: land sales, 1836, 1837.

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Reynolds, John, 1788-1865

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Reynolds was an early Illinois settler, state legislator, congressman, and governor (1830-1834). From the description of Papers, 1819-1850. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 748842485 From the description of Letter, June 26, 1830. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 698775126 Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents, settling near Kaskaskia. He serve...

Morrison, William, 1763-1837.

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