Kirkland, Joseph. The Story of Chicago. Chicago: Dibble Pub. Co., 1892. 470 pp.
The book makes large reference to authorities and is in consequence valuable for reference.
Körner, Gustav. Das deutsche Element in den Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika, 1818-1848. Cincinnati: A. E. Wilde & Co., 1880. 16mo. 461 pp.
The 12th chapter (pp. 244-81) treats of German settlement in Illinois. Tells of the first German and Swiss settlements in the state. Naturally this chapter and the work as a whole is largely concerned with a period later than 1830.
Law, Judge John. Address delivered before the Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society, February 22, 1839. Louisville, [pg 246] Ky.: Prentice & Weissinger, 1839. 48 pp. Enlarged and reprinted as The colonial History of Vincennes. Vincennes: Harvey, Mason & Co., 1858. 156 pp.
Of great value on account of its description of Clark's campaign, and its notes on Mermet, Gibault, Hamilton, Tecumseh, La Balme, and on the public lands.
Lawrence, John. The History of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Dayton, Ohio: W. J. Shuey, 1868. 2 vols. I., vi.+416; II., vii.+431 pp.
The book contains many facts concerning early emigration and settlement. Its bearing on early Illinois history is, however, slight.
Leaton, Rev. James. History of Methodism in Illinois, from 1793 to 1832. Cincinnati: Walden & Stowe, 1883. 410 pp.
Very interesting notes on Peter Cartwright, Jesse Walker, and other pioneers.