Ledger book, 1840-1847.

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Ledger book, 1840-1847.

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Copies of letters written by these men pertain mostly to county election certifications and bonds and land patents. There are several letters referring to efforts to get copies of the revised laws of 1833 to the counties, the census and a convention to amend the state constitution. One lengthy letter by Campbell regarding repairs to the state house roof and cupola. Copy of the deed of part of the Northern Cross Railroad to Joel Matteson and Nicholas Ridgley, 1847.

1 v. ; 40 x 26 cm.

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