Papers Of Abraham Lincoln

Sec[Section] 1 Be it enacted by the people of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That William Jackson of McHenry county, be, and he is hereby authorized to insert in his name the letter M. between William and Jackson, so that his name will read as follows, to-wit: William M. Jackson; by which name he shall hereafter be known and designated by and from his fellows, both in law and equity. This act shall take effect from and after its passage.

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01/18/1839
Prickett, David (Pricket)

Passed the H R 18 Jany 1839
D Prickett Clk[Clerk] H R

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No 66

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H. R.
A Bill entitled an act to permit William Jackson to insert a middle letter in his name.

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01/31/1839
Prickett, David (Pricket)

to be enrolled
Clk. H. R.

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01/17/1839
Engrossed

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01/18/1839
passed