Illinois. Office of the Governor
Variant namesThe Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Record of Illinois and Michigan Canal certificates of indebtedness registered by American subscribers to a $1.6 million loan, September 13,1847-April 29, 1858. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37497583
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Record books of Senate committee to investigate state indebtedness, 1859-1872. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37523663
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Canceled checks for interest payments on new internal improvement stock and interest bonds, July 1848-December 1854. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37523455
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Accounts with interest-paying agents in New York and London, August 1846-July 1854. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37523516
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Ledgers, July 1837-August 1847. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37427147
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Record book concerning completion of Northern Cross Railroad, 1841-1844. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37495159
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of interest certificates issued on Illinois and Michigan Canal bonds, July 1, 1847. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37504423
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Correspondence, February 17, 1840-August 25, 1843; January 30, 1845. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37494864
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of certificates of indebtedness surrendered and canceled, 1842-1846. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37501955
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Executive register of Governor's actions as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner, April 1843-September 1869. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37496463
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of bonds issued to put State Bank of Illinois into liquidation under an act of January 24, 1843, January 13, 1846. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37501925
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of subscribers to a $1.6 million Illinois and Michigan Canal loan who were entitled to priority of payment, July 1845-June 1846. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37497558
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of indebtedness surendered for new internal improvement stock and interest bonds, September 13, 1847-July 23, 1858. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562630
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of canal indebtedness certificates issued to contractors for the Illinois and Michigan Canal, February 1847-January 1849; 1861. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37504478
The Board of Fund Commissioners was created by l. 1837, p. 121. Board contracted for and negotiated all loans authorized by General Assembly for internal improvements and signed and executed all bonds or stock certificates issued for such loans. Monies received from proceeds of loans were deposited at State Bank of Illinois and Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. These deposits were used to pay drafts issued on Fund Commissioners by Board of Commissioners of Public Works for expenditures on internal improvement prjects or pruchases of land. Fund Commissioners also were empowered to purchase and furnish iron, machinery and other materials required by Board of Commissioners of Public Works.
In 1840 Board of Fund Commissioners was abolished and replaced by one Fund Commissioner, who assumed duties formerly exercised by Commissioners and was responsible for auditing and settling their accounts and those of Board of Commissioners of Public Works. When Board of Auditors was established in 1841, it was authorized to draw drafts on Fund Commissioner for any approved settlements.
Legislation passed in 1843 abolished Office of Fund Commissioner and designated Governor to succeed as Ex Officio Fund Commissioner. Governor was later instructed to issue state bonds and stock in various attempts to settle large internal improvement and canal debt. He also was involved in making settlements with former contractors, engineers, Commissioners of Public Works and Fund Commissioners and in leasing and sales of property of various internal improvement projects. Governor continued to function as Fund Commissioner until nearly all internal improvement debt was paid; last appropriation to his office for expenses of secretary to Fund Commissioner was made in 1875.
From the description of Register of certificates issued to subscribers to a $1.6 million Illinois and Michigan Canal loan, September 1843-February 1845. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37497537
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