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Judge David Davis signs a bill of exceptions presented by the plaintiff in preparation for an appeal in the case of Gillet v. Bedinger.

Preston Bailhache writes a short autobiographical sketch that includes information on his Civil War service, meetings with Lincoln in Springfield in 1857, and a ball game of "fives" at which Lincoln was an expert. A note in the upper left hand…

Charles R. Matheny along with his sureties William Butler, Abner Ellis, and Abraham Lincoln sign his official bond guaranteeing that he will fulfill his duty as Clerk of the Sangamon County Commissioners Court.

By signing this bond, Hananiah Lincoln agrees to pay Edward Rawlings twenty-two pounds relating to a suit for damages in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Henry Sinco and his surety Charles Maltby are parties to an offical bond to guarantee that Sinco will faithfully discharge his duties as Constable of New Salem Precinct.

Isaac Bush and his surety Christopher Bush promise to pay $500, payable in money or tobacco, to the State of Kentucky if Isaac does not fulfill his duties as constable. Christopher Bush is the father of Abraham Lincoln's step-mother Sarah and Isaac…

Indenture of Isaac Lincoln to Stephen Huges by which Lincoln and another individual agree to pay 960 pounds in settlement of a legal case.

This bond is signed by Jacob Lincoln and Rebecah Lincoln's mark. Jacob borrows $100 from his mother Rebacah. Jacob Lincoln is one of Colonel Abraham Lincoln's four brothers.

Abraham Lincoln and several others serve as sureties to this $1000 bond to guarantee that John M. Cabaniss will faithfully discharge his duties as Constable for the Springfield District.

Marvelous Eastham and his sureties, Stephen A. Douglass and John Taylor, sign Eastham's official bond as a guarantee that Eastham will fulfill his duties as a Justice of the Peace in Sangamon County.

Mordecai Lincoln affixes his signature to this surety bond assuring that Lincoln will duly pay the constables under his jurisdiction.

C.A. Bartel writes to Edwina Booth Grossman recalling the beauty of Edwina's wedding day and thanking Edwina for her delightful letter.

Caleb Smith notifies B.B. French of his appointment by the President as Commissioner of Public Buildings and Grounds in the City of Washington.

A note in the lower left hand corner of a pencil drawing of a balding man with a mustache reads: "Caricature of me by Massenguer made at Cafe Gallant Dec. 24, 1923." The drawing is thought to be of Edwin Booth Grossman. On the reverse side of the…

Poet and author Celia Thaxter writes to "My dear children" thanking the family of Edwina Booth Grossman for some gift which is "perfectly lovely," a "delightful thing," "exquisitely beautiful," etc. but never named.

Ben DeBar and Thomas Noxon are signators to a membership certificate for Thomas Noxon in the American Dramatic Fund Association.

A certification of electors for President and Vice President is signed by Illinois Gov. Richard Yates and Sectrary of State O.M. Hatch. The certificate is stamped with a raised seal of the State of Illinois.

Brevet Brigadier General Charles M. Tompkins of the Chief Quartermaster's Office signs a document certifying service of J.E. Allen as Superintendent of Repair Shops. The note is part of a display enclosed in an elaborate red morocco folding case,…

As Registrar of the Public Land Office in Springfield, Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas certifies that Bartlett Eads purchased land from the United States government on February 3, 1836.

Daniel Stone certifies the marriage of Ephraim Ensaw to Harriett Thomas.

Charles E. Ford, manager of Ford's Grand Opera House in Baltimore asks (John) Malone if he would take Barrymore's part in a play entitled "Mercedes".

Edwin Booth endorses a check made out to him by Horace McVicker, Treasurer for the Bank of the Metropolis, for $4966.50.

Mary Harlan Lincoln writes and signs a check for $62.82 to F.E. and C.A. Bond.

Mary Lincoln Beckwith writes and signs a check for $20 to J. McKenney Berry.

This Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company bank draft for $50 payable to Abraham Lincoln is one of two bank drafts Lincoln purchased before his trip to speak at Cooper Union in New York City. While Lincoln used the other draft, he retained…