Stephen A. Douglas: A Study in American Politics

by Allen Johnson

[144] Ford, History of Illinois, pp. 277-278.

[145] Gregg, History of Hancock County, p. 419.

[146] Illinois State Register, November 4, 1842.

[147] Illinois State Register, December 23, 1842.

[148] Conkling, Recollections of the Bench and Bar, Fergus Historical Series, No. 22.

[149] Conkling, Recollections of the Bench and Bar, Fergus Historical Series, No. 22

[150] Arnold, Reminiscences of the Illinois Bar, Fergus Historical Series, No. 22.

[151] Arnold, Reminiscences of the Illinois Bar.

[152] Davidson and Stuvé, History of Illinois, p. 698.

[153] Statute of June 25, 1842.