Department of State
Springfield Dec 21st 1840To the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sirs
Sec[Secretary] of State
Springfield Dec 21st 1840To the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sirs
I, herewith enclose to you a Letter from Samuel B Ruggles of New York who is attorney for the State of Illinois for the collection of our demands against Delafield, Bangs and others. The Letter was enclosed to the President of the State Bank, who, in the absence of the Fund Commissioner and Governor, has placed it in my hands for such action as I should deem proper. As it relates
to a subject requiring legislative action I [...?] transmit it to you to be laid before the House.
I have the honor to be very respectfully your obedt
sevt[obedient servant]S. A. DouglassSec[Secretary] of State
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To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois
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Autograph Document Signed, 2 page(s), Folder 480, GA Session: 12-2,
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