Papers, 1832-1856 [1834-1838].

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Papers, 1832-1856 [1834-1838].

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Two documents from the Black Hawk War, a receipt for equipment and a list of property used by the 27th Regiment and returned by Capt. Stephenson. Letters discuss his campaign and election to legislature, Democratic politics, the internal improvements program (especially the Ill. Central Railroad), business at the land office in Galena and social life in Galena. Includes letters from Richard M. Young, George Forquer, William L. May, Elias K. Kane, Lucius Lyon and others important in politics of the time. A May 23, 1837 letter from John Tierney warns Stephenson of the rumors re: his misconduct. Statement signed by A.G.S. Wight defending Stephenson against the charges. 1856 letter re: claim against Stephenson's estate.

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Stephenson, James W., 1806-1838.

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Son of Col. Benjamin Stephenson, he moved to Galena, Ill. in 1828 then served in the Black Hawk War, Jo Daviess County Clerk and as Senator in the Illinois legislature elected in 1834 and was a member of the Internal Improvements Commission. He was also named Register of Lands at Galena and Chicago. In 1838 he was investigated for "defalcation" or embezzling. He died that same year from tuberculosis. From the description of Papers, 1832-1856 [1834-1838]. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential...

May, William L., approximately 1793-1849

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Kane, Elias Kent, 1794-1835

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Forquer, George, 1794-1837.

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Forquer was an Illinois businessman, lawyer, and politician, who served as Illinois secretary of state, attorney general, state senator from Sangamon County, and register of the land office. From the description of Letter, January 16, 1832. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 443060768 ...

Lyon, Lucius, 1800-1851

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U.S. senator and representative of Michigan and surveyor. From the description of Letters of Lucius Lyon, 1833-1836. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454137 Surveyor, congressman, U.S. Senator. From the description of Lucius Lyon letters, 1830, 1831 and 1834. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420826 Lyon (1800-1851) came to Detroit from Vt. in 1822 and was appointed Surveyor General Deputy in the territory northwest of the Ohio. He served i...

Illinois Central Railroad.

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Democratic Party (U.S.)

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Young, Richard Montgomery, 1798-1861

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U.S. senator from Illinois, lawyer, army officer, and jurist. From the description of Richard Montgomery Young notes and report, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981448 ...