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Sidney McInstry, an eight year old mulatto girl, is apprenticed to Ninian Edwards for ten years. The ndenture is signed by Edwards and James Adams on behalf of Mcinstry.

Ninian Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, deed sixty acres in Logan County to Constant R. Oglesby for $600. Elizabeth Edwards is the sister of Mary Lincoln. Sangamon County Clerk Noah W. Matheny witnesses the signatures of Edwards and his wife.

As administrator of the estate of James Sayle, deceased, William F. Elkin makes an account of rents sold on behalf of the Sayle heirs. Elkin is one of the Long Nine.

Abraham Lincoln receives a check signed by Illinois State Auditor W.L.D. Ewing and endorsed by State Treasurer M. Carpenter for services "as bearer of the presidential polls from Lawrence County to the seat of government." Lincoln's signature is on…

George Purnell Fisher uses his personal stationary to write Edwards Pierrepont concerning some legal matters.

Job Fletcher informs General James Adams that Mrs. Anderson will apply for letters of administration on her deceased husband's estate. Fletcher is to be one of her securities. As judge of probate, General Adams signs and files the correspondence for…

Helen Lamar Foos invites Edwin Booth Grossman to a dance after her "coming out" reception and wants him to be sure to attend.

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".

John T. Ford writes to John Wright regarding a position in his Baltimore theater.

John T. Ford forwards an article referring to one of the Booths to "My dear Cox" and urges him to write.

The narrow partially-printed ticket assigned to Mr. J. Craft is for two seats in the dress circle, first row.

Edwin J. Foster writes: "I saw Mr. Lincoln first at Freeport Ill. When 9 1/2 years old with my father in his 2nd debate with Douglas 1858" [Signed:] Edwin J. Foster, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic." Foster served as commander…

Frank writes from Philadelphia to his brother about his prospects at work and offers his reaction to Lincoln's inauguration and subsequent celebration in Washington.

Commissioner of Public Buildings B.B. French wrote an account of Abraham Lincoln's death soon after the event. His account later appears in The Republican as "A narrative of the president's murder." On page 249 of his scrapbook French pastes a…

B.B. French sends a copy of his address, a funeral program and a card of admission to Andrew Boyd. French closes with: "If ever I loved a man that man was Abraham Lincoln, & there is scarcely anything I would not do to honor his memory." French…

I.M. Ferris assesses the property of Mr. Thomas Lincoln of Fountain Green, Illinois. In 1850, Lincoln owned real property valued at $508.77 and personal property at $260.

Justice of the Peace Thomas Moffett witnesses the signature of Nicholas Garland on a deed of land from Garland to Jefferson Phillips.

Mentor Graham and James A. Richeson sign an affidavit regarding the will of Fanny Hamby. James Adams cosigns the document.

William H. Grant thanks Edwina Booth Grossman for her letter and photo. Although he has been ill, he is feeling better and welcomes her when it is convenient for her to call.

New Salem Justice of the Peace Bowling Green signs an estray notice. On Christmas Eve, Green accepts an appraisal of a young colt from John Yearby, a resident of New Salem. William Hoheimer and James Berry, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, appraised the…

Edwin Booth Grossman thanks Franklyn Lenthal for his interest in his (Grossman's) grandfather and family. Lenthal gives lectures on Edwin Booth and is a collector of Booth mementos.

Edwin Booth Grossman writes Franklyn Lenthall that he is happy to hear from him but is unable to grant Lenthall's request for family photographs. Grossman states, however, that he will be attending Lenthall's lecture on April 9.

Edwina Booth Grossman compiles the itineraries of three Europeam trips. She took her first trip between June 1880 and June 1881. Her second trip took place between June 1882 and June 1883. Edwina's third trip was her wedding trip taken from May…

Edwina Booth Grossman thanks Mr. Palmer for his kind note and accepts his offer of a private box at his theater. A small clipping of Edwin Booth has been pasted inside the note.

Edwina Booth Grossman thanks John Malone for his article about her "dearly loved and honored father." She misses her father "but would not call him back to suffer the ills which had assailed his gentle spirit!" The letter includes its envelope.