—— Information and Advice to Emigrants to the United States: and from the Eastern to the Western States: illustrated by a Map of the United States and a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Philadelphia: John Melish, 1819. 12mo. v.+144 pp.
An entire chapter of twenty six pages is devoted to Birkbeck's settlement in Illinois. The map shows several routes in Illinois, but it must have been old. The book is a good type of its class.
Moore, Charles. The Northwest under three Flags, 1635-1796. New York: Harper & Bros., 1900. xxiii. + 402 pp.
Many facts concerning the Illinois of the period are given. This work is of considerable historical value. References to sources, although not abundant, are helpful.
Moses, John. Illinois, historical and statistical. Comprising the essential Facts of its Planting and Growth as a Province, County, Territory, and State. Derived from the most authentic Sources, including original Documents and Papers. Together with carefully prepared statistical Tables.... Chicago: Fergus Printing Co., 1889-93. 2 vols. 1316 pp.
The author was secretary and librarian of the Chicago Historical Society. His work is perhaps the best that has appeared.
Mowry, William Augustus. The territorial Growth of the United States. New York: Silver, Burdett & Co., 1902. 225 pp.
The chapter on the Northwest Territory tells of various cessions of land comprised in the present Illinois.
Murat, Achille. America and the Americans. New York: William H. Graham, 1849. Duodecimo. vii. + 260 pp.
Too late in date to be of much service, although some valuable suggestions as to the social and political development of the frontier can be obtained. The writer was an acute observer. He treats politics, slavery, society, religion, justice, etc. The book was written about 1829. Describes customs and extra legal proceedings in the West.