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. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.