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Thomas J. Burns letter for door keeper in the House of Representatives

To Benjamin Mills, Esq.

Todd's Hotel advertisement

To Rail Road Companies

To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal

To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties

To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois

To the Freemasons of Illinois

To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County

To the people of Henry County and swamp lands

To the Public

To the Voters of Hancock County

To the Voters of Sangamon County

To the Voters of Sangamon County

To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois

To the Voters of the Third Congressional District

T. S. Seybold and Co. Attorneys at Law poster

Twenty-first year of the Quincy Herald

Union ball invitation

Union Seminary flyer

Vocal and instrumental concert by the choir of the Universalist Church

Warren County tax list

Warsaw House

Washington Lodge, no. 55 circular

We'll fight for Uncle Abe

Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 19

Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 21

The West Side Savings Bank brochure

William A. Lee income tax record

William and Emily Smith land certificate

William H. Allin funeral notice

William L. May Illinois Patriot clipping

Young Men's Christian Association anniversary week program

Zouave Cadets Quickstep: Dedicated to the U.S. Zouave Cadets Governors Guard of Illinois

  • Thomas J. Burns letter for door keeper in the House of Representatives
    Image | 1844A letter from Thomas J. Burns to Honorary James Woollard soliciting votes for Woollard in exchange for a position as "door keeper of the House of Representatives." This letter was sent from Springfield, Illinois to Mulberry Grove, Illinois and dated September 25, 1844.
  • To Benjamin Mills, Esq.
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A document containing two letters sent to Benjamin Mills, Esq. which accused him of fleeing the Black Hawk War and ordered him to leave the regiment in 1834.
  • Todd's Hotel advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesAn advertisement for Todd's Hotel owned by A. H. Todd. This hotel "will be opened about the 1st of April" and suited as "a Business-men's Hotel, and at moderate charges. $2.50 per day," in Chicago, Illinois.
  • To Rail Road Companies
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857A leaflet entitled "To Rail Road Companies" created by R. Root informing railroad lines of the "rotary fan blower" to clear the railroad tracks. R. Root circulated this leaflet in Galesburg, Illinois and it is dated December 16, 1857.
  • To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A circular letter entitled "To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal, and to holders of Canal bonds generally" published by Hugh T. Dickey in 1847. Dickey attempts to restore subscribers' confidence in the canal bonds of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  • To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858A leaflet entitled "To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties," a speech presented by Thomas L. Harris. Harris addresses the controversy between Democrat candidates Maj. George Miles and Mr. Engle.
  • To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A leaflet entitled "To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois" possibly published in Galena, Illinois in 1834. Benjamin Mills responds to an accusation from a handbill, claiming it "utterly false."
  • To the Freemasons of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1867A circular entitled "To the Freemasons of Illinois" listing the legitimate fraternal organizations and officers in Illinois. This circular was sent from Chicago, Illinois and is dated March 14, 1867.
  • To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A circular from Henry Eddy "To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County" encouraging support for his election to "the office of Delegate to the Convention" and stating his position on amending the Constitution. This circular was published in Shawneetown, Illinois on March 29, 1847.
  • To the people of Henry County and swamp lands
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858A clipping of two articles from the "Geneseo Republic" newspaper written by James M. Allan entitled "To the People of Henry County" and "Swamp Lands" discussing the controversy over the drainage of the swamp lands in the county. Both articles are dated March 17, 1858 and June 2, 1858.
  • To the Public
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832A circular entitled "To the Public" from Jacob M. Early explaining the controversy of John T. Stuart's political exchange with Peter Cartwright. This circular was published in Springfield, Illinois on August 9, 1832.
  • To the Voters of Hancock County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1830A circular entitled "To the Voters of Hancock County" from Mark Aldrich stating his political views on various subjects before the election.
  • To the Voters of Sangamon County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Richard Quinton encouraging citizens to vote him as a State Representative in the upcoming election. This circular is dated June 21, 1834.
  • To the Voters of Sangamon County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Sheriff Garrett Elkin encouraging support for his re-election as sheriff. This circular is dated July 25, 1834.
  • To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois" providing a notice to the voters of St. Clair County on the upcoming election and William Orr's remarks on his political campaign as a result of a meeting held on October 15, 1834.
  • To the Voters of the Third Congressional District
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of the Third Congressional District" informing citizens of the recent Benjamin Mills scandal and urging them to pardon him for his misconduct. The circular is signed by Marion and Henry, each expressing political views on the subject for the upcoming election in Marion County, Illinois.
  • T. S. Seybold and Co. Attorneys at Law poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852A poster advertising the law business "Western Land and Mercantile Agency. T. S. Seybold & Co., Attorneys at Law and General Land and Mercantile Agents" in Ottawa, Illinois. This poster was created by T. S. Seybold & Co. and is dated January 1, 1852.
  • Twenty-first year of the Quincy Herald
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854A prospectus of the "Twenty-First Year of the Quincy Herald" advertising prices for different types of subscriptions. This document was created by William M. Avise & Co. in Quincy, Illinois and is dated August 8, 1854.
  • Union ball invitation
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesAn invitation to attend the "Union Ball" to be held "on Friday, the 15th of Sept" circa 1850s.
  • Union Seminary flyer
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857A flyer announcing the opening of Union Seminary on "Monday, October 12 under charge of J. H. Blodgett, A.M." The flyer includes tuition costs and a brief description of the classroom facilities. This document was created by the secretary, C. C. Blish in Kewanee, Illinois on October 1, 1857.
  • Vocal and instrumental concert by the choir of the Universalist Church
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesAn advertisement for the "Vocal and Instrumental Concert on Monday Eve'g, Apr. 13th, by the Choir of the Universalist Church" including a brief outline of the program. The advertisement was printed by the Gazette Power Press in Elgin, Illinois circa 1850s.
  • Warren County tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1836A list of unpaid taxes in Warren County published on January 1, 1836. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in the "Gazette and News Extra" as required by law.
  • Warsaw House
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842A poster entitled "Warsaw House" advertised by James M. Charles on the opening of "a house of entertainment" and services to boarders and travelers. This poster was printed at the Office of the Warsaw Signal in Warsaw, Illinois in May 1842. 2 copies.
  • Washington Lodge, no. 55 circular
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1855A circular from George T. Stocker, Josiah S. Nutter, and John T. Duff to the "Brethren of Washington Lodge, No. 55" requesting monetary funds to aid the Madison Lodge in renting a house to hold their meetings. This circular was published in Alton, Illinois in June 1855.
  • We'll fight for Uncle Abe
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A music score entitled "We'll fight for Uncle Abe: Plantation Song and Chorus" composed by Fred Buckley and words written by C. E. Pratt. This song "sung with great success by C. Pettengill, at the concerts of the Buckley Serenaders." The score was published by Oliver Diston & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts in 1863.
  • Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 19
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855A newspaper entitled "Western Patriot and Republican" edited by D. S. Morrison in Quincy, Illinois on December 27, 1855. This issue includes various advertisements and articles.
  • Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 21
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856A newspaper entitled "Western Patriot and Republican" edited by D. S. Morrison in Quincy, Illinois on January 10, 1856. This issue includes the "President's Message," and various advertisements and articles.
  • The West Side Savings Bank brochure
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861A brochure entitled "The West Side Savings Bank" advertising their hours and services to patrons, including deposits, loans, fees, and children's accounts.This brochure was printed by the Chicago Evening Post in Chicago, Illinois circa 1861.
  • William A. Lee income tax record
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865A financial record from the United States Internal Revenue Collector's Office in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes income tax information for William A. Lee, dated September 13, 1865 and signed by the collector.
  • William and Emily Smith land certificate
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838A land deed and certificate issued by William Richards to William and Emily Smith in Adams County, Illinois on October 26, 1838.
  • William H. Allin funeral notice
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1857An invitation to attend "the funeral of Mr. WM. H. Allin" in Bloomington, Illinois on Wednesday, July 29, 1857. The invitation is dated July 28, 1857.
  • William L. May Illinois Patriot clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834An editorial clipping from the "Illinois Patriot" newspaper dated July 12, 1834 in Jacksonville, Illinois. This editorial is addressed to William L. May and accuses him of ill reputation during his candidacy for Congressman. The editorial is signed by "Agricola."
  • Young Men's Christian Association anniversary week program
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1887A program for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) anniversary week celebration on March 21-27, 1887 in Springfield, Illinois.
  • Zouave Cadets Quickstep: Dedicated to the U.S. Zouave Cadets Governors Guard of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1860A music score entitled "Zouave Cadets Quickstep: Dedicated to the U.S. Zouave Cadets Governors Guard of Illinois" composed by A. J. Vaas and published by Root & Cady in Chicago, Illinois in 1860.
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