Wednesday, July 19, 1837.Vandalia, IL. | Lincoln reports "act to relocate a part of the State road leading from
William Crow's in Morgan County, to Musick's Bridge in Sangamon County." On his motion,
bill is amended by adding that "Bowling Green, Bennett Abel and John Bennett relocate so
much of the State road leading from Springfield to Lewiston, as lies between New Salem
and Petersburg."House Journal; Photocopy. Amended bill, in Lincoln's hand, for building state house at Springfield is
reported by select committee.Bill Amended in Illinois
Legislature Relative to the Building of a State House at Springfield, [19
July 1837], CW,
1:84-85. |