In 1815, James Huskey moved from Sevier County, TN to Dallas County, AL (later Perry County). I have been told James Huskey purchased land in Dallas County, AL on 17 April 1819 (needs to be researched). In 1834, James and his family moved to Macoupin County, IL from Perry County, AL. From 16 April 1834 until 8 January 1840, James purchased a total of 2,218.38 acres of land in Macoupin County, IL from the Edwardsville, Illinois Land Office. This land was purchased under the April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Act. My questions: 1. Where would I find Broadside (advertisement) examples of Federal Land for sell in the 1830's. Would especially like an advertisement for Ill inois and Macoupin County. Want to know how someone in Alabama knew to come to Macoupin County, Illinois and purchase land for $1.25 per acre. 2. What currency would James Huskey have used to purchase land in Alabama in 1819? Silver? What currency would he have used to purchase land in Illinois in 1834? Where could I obtain a picture of what this currency looked like? In 1834, was Alabama currency good in Illinois? Did he have a wagon full of silver to purchase the land in Illinois? 3. On the Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales database: __http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/data_lan.html__ (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/data_lan.html_) it list “Date of Purchase” for James as 16 April 1834. On Ancestry.com, U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907, the “Issue Date” is 22 April 1835. Land he purchased on 8 January 1840 was not issued a certificate until 3 March 1843. Was there normally a year or more lag between the two dates? Thank you for your help, Kathie Mirabella **************Dell Deals: Treat yourself to a sweet deal on popular laptops! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223100673x1201716527/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D7)