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Abraham Lincoln produces a copy of the decree in Bullock v. Viney. Maria L. Bullock received judgement by default against Viney. In order for Bullock to collect the judgement of $108.395 awarded her, the court ordered a foreclosure of Viney's…

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…

Kersey H. Fell of Bloomington writes to inform Abraham Lincoln that he is unable to discharge the whole debt he owes and suggests a schedule of payment. Lincoln, who won a case for Fell, writes and signs a note on the reverse side of the letter…

Mary Lincoln writes to Hannah Shearer describing a picnic at Colonel McClernand's farm, the warm weather, Robert's impending departure, and a local drowning. She notes missing "our cozy meetings of the olden time." The letter is accompanied by its…

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…

Mary Lincoln writes a gracious invitation to Mr. & Mrs. W. Brayman and young ladies inviting them to drop by her house for a social visit that Saturday evening. The Braymans occupied the Lincolns' Springfield house during the war years. The…

Mary Devlin onced owned this autograph album titled "Album of Pearls" bound in decorative tooled leather. The album includes a poem of three stanzas written to her by her future husband, Edwin Booth. Booth and Devlin were married on July 17, 1860.

Thomas S. Campbell signs a promissory note in which he promises to pay John T. Stuart $2,070 at ten percent interest on or before February 1, 1862.

Abraham Lincoln writes an affidavit of non-residency in Columbus Machine Manufacturing Co. et al. v. E. R. Ulrich et al. endorsed by Wm. D. Ewing.

John Wilkes Booth writes a poem for Miss Mary C. White of Richmond, Virginia. Booth's poem of two four-line stanzas is an acrostic spelling of "Mary & John". White's Forget-Me-Not Album is made of hand-painted and gilt-decorated boards, with…

William H. Herndon writes a replication for William Campbell in the estate case of Wimple v. Talkington et ux. Clerk P. Wright files the document.

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…

Abraham Lincoln writes and submits his demurrer on behalf of John E. Laughery who is accused by Michael Henrichsen of stealing a cow. Henrichsen sues Laughery for slander.

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…

This Illustrated envelope is addressed to George P. Davis of Beloit, Wisconsin. The bright yellow envelope has a three cent postage stamp in the upper right corner with a Galesburg postmark stamped over it. The envelope is illustrated on the left…

Abraham Lincoln replies to a June 19, 1860, letter from Joshua R. Giddings, an Ohio abolitionist congressman. Lincoln apoligizes for his failure to make his reply earlier due to illness in the family. Lincoln agrees that the suggestions Giddings made…

Lyman Trumbull writes to Samuel J. Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa, regarding Republican Party politics noting that "we are having a close fight in Ill." Trumbull, who later became senator, was an anti-slavery activist.

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…

William H. Herndon writes to John L. Douglas and Brothers regarding a letter Herndon received from a Mr Leland of Boston in reference to a mortgage held by him, as trustee of the Estate of Mr. Dutch,decd, and executed by the company. In that letter…

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…

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…

William H. Herndon writes to Messrs. W. S. Douglas & Bro. concerning Mr. Leland of Boston. Herndon recommends that his client accept Leland's proposition immediately, "taking into consideration the pecuniary crisis which is now in our midst,…