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William H. Herndon writes and signs Lincoln and Herndon to Alonzo Halcomb's petition in the case of Alonzo Halcomb v. John L. Taylor et al. in Sangamon County Circuit Court. Halcomb, administrator of the estate of John L. Taylor, deceased, petitions…

Lincoln makes three objections to the charge denying that the defendants obtained the money by false pretenses and moves that the indictment be quashed.

William H. Herndon writes the bill of complaint for the plaintiff in the case of Robert Coffin et al vs City of Springfield. He signs it Lincoln & Herndon.

James Matheny attests to the accuracy of a map of Springfield, Illinois. This detailed plat map of Springfield shows individual lots. The Sangamon County Commissioners swear before Justice of the Peace T.M. Neale that the map and its field notes are…

In her mortgage agreement with Abraham Lincoln, Ritta Angelica Da Sylva agrees to transfer to Lincoln a lot in Springfield if her debt to Lincoln of $125, with interest, is not paid in 4 years. On November 24, 1858, Lincoln writes along the…

In 1855 James E. McConnell assesses the value of real estate and personal property belonging to Francis Lincoln at $1,175.

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

Abraham Lincoln writes to his close political ally, Richard Yates, spelling out his strategy to secure an Illinois senatorial seat, in the wake of the reversal of the Missouri Compromise. Lincoln carefully tabulates the votes various candidates are…

Abraham Lincoln writes about his defeat in the contest for the Illinois Senate seat in Feb. 1855. Lincoln refers to himself as "quite convalescent," depicts Governor Matteson as the cause of his difficulties, and analyzes the ups and downs of the…

Ward Hill Lamon writes a cover letter to Champaign County Circuit Clerk Webber that accompanies several documents to be filed with cases to be heard in Champaign County Circuit Court. Lamon mentions that he will enter himself as security for costs in…

As Philip Leonard's attorney, Lincoln gives legal notice that he intends to prove that George W. Taylor is indebted to Leonard for $389.50 in clothing, room and board.

Abraham Lincoln and 200 like-minded citizens petition the Sangamon County Court to relocate a road between Springfield and Peoria "as lies between the northern limits of the city of Springfield and Henry Converse's house on said road."

Originally begun as a Fee Bill Execution Docket for DeWitt County, Illinois, the book only contains one page for that purpose.The balance of the docket book is used as the Judge's Docket for the Circuit Court of DeWitt County for the October Term…

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

Lincoln writes a description of the Bullock property and a legal petition that Josiah Francis signs on a Plat of Bullocks Addition to the City of Springfield drawn and Z.A. Enos, Sangamon County Surveyor, signs. In 1855, wishing to dispose of her…

Abraham Lincoln writes a promissory note which William S. Viney signs promising to pay Maria L. Bullock eightyone dollars with interest within the next two years. Viney, a resident of Henry County, Iowa, purchased three lots from Bullock. This is one…

Abraham Lincoln completes a mortgage deed on Maria Bullock's property. The sale of the land amounted to $180, with $18 paid in cash and remainder in to be paid in two annual installments at interest of 6%/annum. Viney makes the first payment for…

Abrham Lincoln completes a promissory note on behalf of Isaac Lindsay who signs the note promising to pay Lincoln $600 at 10% annual interest. On the reverse side of the note is a detailed record of Lindsay's repayment of the debt which began prior…

Gov. Joel A. Matteson commissions Elkanah Moore to the rank of First Lieutenant "National Artillery" attached to the 67th Regiment of the Illinois Millitia. The document is signed by Gov. Matteson and Secretary of State Alexander Starne.

Sangamon County Commissioners William Jayne, Joseph K. Lewis; and Moses K. Anderson endorse the plat of a state road from the western terminus of Jefferson Street in Springfield to the bridge across Spring Creek on the Beardstown Road and assess the…

Stephen A. Douglas writes a letter of introduction for Judge T.S. Wilson of Iowa to Jacob Thompson.

William H. Herndon of the law firm of Lincoln and Herndon encloses this cover letter with an execution directed to the Sheriff of Springfield notifying him that John H. Taylor is able to pay what is owed and urges the lawman to collect as soon as…

Sarah Bush Lincoln signs with her mark a receipt for payment in full for a note of $20.50 owed to her by John Hall, a man related to Lincoln by marriage.

Lincoln offers his legal advice in the case of Mrs. Mary Fahnestock, a relative of Lincoln's by marriage, who died intestate after the death of her father. Lincoln gives advice as to how lands Fahnestock owned in Iowa should be handled.