Petition of Stephen T. Logan and Others to Joseph Duncan, [13 September 1838]1
We the undersigned do hereby certify that Antrim Campbell has been engaged in the practice of the Law in Springfield for eight months last past, and from our knowledge of his character do believe him
in every respect worthy of confidence and esteem, And we do also cheerfully recommend
him to his Excellency Joseph Duncan Governor of the State of Illinois as fully qualified and competent to fulfill the duties of Prosecuting Attorney and
would be much pleased to see him get the appointment to said office2
Stephen T. Logan^[Jas?]^
E. D, Baker,John T. StuartNinian W. EdwardsSaml, H, Treat,J. HewettA LincolnCyrus Walker[ endorsement
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09/13/1838Springfield, Sept’r 13th 1838Hon J. Duncan–Sir
09/13/1838Springfield, Sept’r 13th 1838Hon J. Duncan–Sir
permit me to resign into your hands the trust confided to me by your Excellency as
States Att'y[Attorney] for the First Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois– To the best of my ability I have endeavoured to discharge its duties during the brief terms of my official existence, I shall
ask that my resignation may not take effect until the 30 instt– until which time the duties will be discharged by a friend– With my thanks for the
confidence evinced by my appointment, and my most ardent wishes for your
Your Much Obliged and Most Devoted Friend and Obedient ServantJ. HewettHon Joseph DuncanGovernor of the State of Illinois.–Jacksonville<Page 2>
future happiness I Remain Sir,
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Resignation of Josephus Hewitt
2There is no evidence that Governor Joseph Duncan appointed Antrim Campbell, even
on an interim basis. On February 23, 1839, the General Assembly elected David M. Woodson as the new state’s attorney for the First Judicial Circuit. The Senate Journal identified
the successful candidate as William Woodson.
Illinois Senate Journal. 1838. 11th G. A., 1st sess., 401-402; Illinois House Journal. 1838. 11th G. A., 1st sess., 501-502.
Handwritten Document Signed, 2 page(s), Lincolniana, Illinois State Archives (Springfield, IL).