1William J. Hankins introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives on December 16, 1840, and the House adopted it. On December 18 Levi Davis, auditor of public accounts, responded to this resolution. The House tabled this
communication.
Journal of the House of Representatives, of the Twelfth General Assembly of the State
of Illinois, At Their Second Session (Springfield, IL: William Walters, 1840), 123, 131.
Printed Transcription, 1 page(s), Journal of the House of Representatives, of the Twelfth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, At Their Second Session (Springfield, IL: William Walters, 1840), 123