Biographical Sketch of Hon. Joseph Duncan is a brief biography of the fifth governor of the State of Illinois. Written by Eliphalet Wickes Blatchford, a prominent lawyer, jurist, and politician of the 19th century, this book provides a valuable glimpse into the life of a man who played a significant role in the early history of Illinois.

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