Promissory note : Springfield, Ill., 1843 Nov 20.

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Promissory note : Springfield, Ill., 1843 Nov 20.

Printed promissory note, completed in manuscript and signed by James Frazier Reed. The note promises payment of one hundred dollars to J.S. Britton, school commissioner and agent for Sangamon County, Illinois.

1 item (1 sheet) ; 16 x 19 cm.

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Britton, J. S.

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Reed, James Frazier, 1800-1874

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James Reed and his family came to California as members of the Donner Party in 1846. He was a miner, later settled in San Jose. From the description of James Frazier Reed Collection, 1843-1851. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58855231 Born in Ireland, settled in Illinois and owned a cabinet making business in what is now known as Riverton, Ill. Member of the Reed-Donner party who survived and became a successful businessman in California. From the...