Springfield, Illinois mayor certifications, 1848, 1849, 1853.

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Springfield, Illinois mayor certifications, 1848, 1849, 1853.

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Statements of certification written and signed by the Clerk of the City Council. Verifies election of Eli Cook in 1848, John Calhoun in 1849 and Josiah Francis in 1853.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Cook, Eli.

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Francis, Josiah, 1801-

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Springfield (Ill.). Mayor.

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Calhoun, John, 1806-1859

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Calhoun, a native of Boston, Massachusetts, moved to Springfield, Illinois in 1830. He held several political offices, including state legislator and Springfield mayor. He became surveyor general of the Kansas Territory in 1854, and was eventually mired in controversy over the Lecompton Constitution. From the description of Letter, July 8, 1839. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 443082651 ...