Practical forms of writs, processes, &c., selected from the most approved precedents and adapted to the laws of the state of Illinois now in force; and with little variation, will apply to those of the neighboring states and territories with explanatory notes and references, intended for the use of judges of probate, clerks of courts, sheriffs, coroners ... and which will be essentially useful to gentlemen of the bar and private citizens: together with a variety of useful precedents in conveyancing; such as deeds for land, deeds of trust, mortgages, leases, bills of sale, powers of attorney, &c., to which is added an appendix, comprising the duties of a justice of the peace, arising under the laws of the United States; the mining regulations; with forms of proceedings in cases of naturalization, military pensions, fugitives from justice, &c.