John Mathers speech
Collection — Box: 58
Identifier: MS-SC1013
Scope and Contents
Handwritten manuscript of speech given in Jacksonville, vehemently opposing the Nebraska Bill. Includes several news clippings regarding the bill and various states and cities opposition to it. One pamphlet from the committee appointed by the trustees of the Illinois Conference Female Seminary regarding payment from those who owe the the school money. Mather was the treasurer of the committee.
Dates
- Created: 1854
Creator
- Mathers, John (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Early settler of Jacksonville, Illinois with his family from Ireland, Methodist Episcopal minister until 1848 when he quit the ministry and began a real estate business, becoming quite successful. He was considered quite philanthropic towards religious and educational institutions in Jacksonville.
Extent
1 Volumes : 16 x 11 cm
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Mathers, John (Person)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov