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Sangamon County Sheriff and Collector Joseph B. Pirkins writes a receipt for Abraham Lincoln who paid $1.47 for 1858 taxes paid on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. One of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney.

C.W. Price promises to pay William H. Herndon $25 at ten per cent interest. Herndon records interest and payment history on the reverse side of the note.

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of different actors and advising his father to take care in the cold weather.

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother about heading to Chicago, and trying to decide if he wants to open in Memphis in April.

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother stating that the weather was stormy his first two nights making it difficult for patrons to reach the theater. Proctor speaks of canceling and accepting engagements. He tells his father that it is fine…

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother telling them that their last letter was forwarded him from Chicago. He sends them a play bill from his current play and lets them know that he will be stopping in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York on…

Joseph Proctor recounts to his father and brother that he has had an interview with the manager of the Royal Standard Theatre where the celebrated tragedian (Phelps) is playing. The manager has indicated that Proctor can have an opening there as…

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother recounting travels in Geneva and Paris, saying that he was favorably impressed by the lack of vice despite the fact that beer and wine are the common beverage. Proctor's letter is written on stationary…

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of the foggy London weather.

Joseph Proctor gives his brother directions to copy some bills and where to find them. Proctor is preparing for Christmas with any number of balls and parties and concerts.

Joseph Proctor tells his father and brother that it is "...necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount received for my services Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression…

Joseph Proctor writes his father and brother that he and Lizzie are enjoying good fortune. His engagement ends that evening and they plan to leave for Ireland at 10 PM on a steamer. Proctor states that his performances have been well received and…

Joseph Proctor write to his father and brothers from "the Bonnie North, Englands divided Isle" Proctor recounts his tour of the Highlands and his plans to go to Cottage in mid-November. Proctor discusses the activities of his agents. He plans to…

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brothers: "You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home. I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, so you see I shall only be able to stop one week in…

Joseph Proctor writes to his brother John, about the state of Americans in England on the eve of the Civil War. Proctor is pro-Union. He informs his brother that the English government proposes a "strict new treaty" and will likely find "some…

Joseph Proctor writes to Thomas McKeon regarding his upcoming schedule and the many cities he plans to visit. On the reverse side is a letter written by G.S. Ballard to N.B. and H.E. Proctor sending them the frock measurements of F.W. Kinsman and…

The first page of this undated manuscript entitled "What became of John Wilkes Booth's wardrobe? The answer by McKee Rankin" is written on the back of a piece of stationery from Continental Hotel in San Francisco. The paper describes Rankin's…

Christian Rath responds to E.K. May's inquiry about the execution of the Lincoln conspirators. Rath states that: "I build the gallows and conducted the execution of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold & Azerott in person. All were hanged on the same…

John Linden Roll signs and adds his own interlineations to a typed manuscript entitled "The Story of the Rolls" that recounts the story of the Roll family and its connection with Abraham Lincoln. John Roll is the last living member of his family to…

John Linden Roll forwards various Lincoln materials to John E. Boos for his Lincoln collection. Roll's large collection of Lincoln materials is becoming "...quite a burden in caring for it and entertaining the many callers and correspondents." As a…

Three election judges certify the November 2, 1840, election results from Jacksonville in which Lincoln received 155 votes for presidential elector.

Mose Sandford writes a remarkable letter to "Friend Johnny" describing the circumstances under which Lincoln's body was transported to the White House from 10th St. and describing the return of Lincoln's clothing and other possessions to Sandford at…

F.W. Seward signs a letter to B.B. French requesting copies of the programme of arrangements for the Presidential Inauguration to send to the Foreign Ministers. There is a stationer's mark in upper left corner.

William H. Seward asks B.B. French to pay a debt for him and send him a receipt. The letter is has an embossed stationer's mark in upper left corner.