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Wilson intended to enter law practice in Chicago in 1841 but found that place upon his arrival over-lawyered and still reeling from the financial panic of 1837. He first went to McHenry County but settled in Elgin, IL becoming its second lawyer. William Plato became his first Elgin law partner. Joslyn, p491. Later, from 1846 to 1850 Wilson was ... ................
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