[48] Illinois Advocate, Dec. 17, 1835; Sangamo Journal, Feb. 6, 1836.
[49] Sangamo Journal, February 6, 1836.
[50] There was one exception, see Sheahan, Douglas, p. 26.
[51] Sheahan, Douglas, p. 26; Wheeler, Biographical History, p. 67; Sangamo Journal, May 7, 1836.
[52] Sangamo Journal, May 7, 1836.
[53] Ibid.
[54] Ibid., May 14, 1836.
[55] Ibid.
[56] Ford, History of Illinois, pp. 103-105.
[57] See letter of "M—" in the Illinois State Register, July 29, 1836.