In the 1850s , he was instrumental in securing the charter for Lake Forest University and building the city of Lake Forest , Illinois .
Raymond also served as the president of the Fox River Railroad , which connected Elgin to Lake Geneva , Wisconsin .
In the 1850s , Raymond was instrumental in securing the charter for Lake Forest University and building the city of Lake Forest , Illinois .
Raymond also served as the president of the Fox River Railroad , which connected Elgin to Lake Geneva , Wisconsin .