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Lincoln authorizes the sheriff or clerk to enter a judgment as satisfied in full if the balance does not exceed $30 in the case of David Stafford v. Whitney & Whitney. Lincoln signs the authorization with "A. Lincoln attorney for Stafford".

A hand colored lithograph of a Native American Ottawa Chief, Ka. Na. Pi. Ma., wearing European style clothing.

On verso: "Given me by Rev. J. M. Peck D. D.; M. Brayman: Signature from letter to E. Rodgers. Jany 1, 1843"

Abraham Lincoln writes to John Bennett regarding Lincoln's first bid for national office, his unsuccessful campaign for the Whig Party's nomination for the congressional seat of the 7th district of Illinois. Lincoln reveals his authorship of the…

Lincoln writes this plea on behalf of John Nichols in the case of Eli Matthews v. John Nichols specifying that certain notes cannot be settled due to the insolvency of the makers of the notes.

Stephen T. Logan, attorney for the plaintiffs, acknowledge the receipt of $132 from P.A. Saunders as part of the judgment rendered in the case of Blaine, Barnet, and Thompkins v. P.G. Saunders, P.A. Saunders and Robert Allen.

David Logan on behalf of Stephen T. Logan acknowledges the receipt of $125 from P.A. Sanders.

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…

Portrait of the Hutchinson family men. The men are identified from left to right as "Andrew," "Jessie," "Joshua," "David," "Caleb," "Noah," "Judson," "Zephaniah," and "John." The Hutchinson Family Singers were a popular American singing group that…

Stephen A. Douglass writes a letter of endorsement to J.Y. Mason regarding Peter Ross' appointment as lieutenant in the Marines.

In order to pay an outstanding debt of $1000 to his brother, John T. Stuart, Robert Stuart gives written authorization to assign his portion of the future inheritance from their father's estate to John in order to satisfy the debt.

Stephen T. Logan writes and signs this receipt of $10 for his fee in a petition for the sale of real estate on behalf of E.C. Blankenship.

In response to a query regarding fees charged in the case of the estate of Marvelous Eastham, Lincoln lists fees for various legal services. He crosses through some of the amounts and enters a lower amount. He adds: "I have set down the above as…

An artist's sketch depicts the 1846 Nauvoo Mormon Temple at the time of the building's dedication.

Instrumental music. "Partly Composed and Dededicated to Gen. Zachary Taylor." Cover depicts Zachary Taylor, who commanded one of two principal American armies in the War with Mexico and later served as president from 1849 to 1850. He died in office…

Portrait of Martin B. Rowan, husband to Mary Ann Baker Rowan, both of whom died from cholera in Bloomington in July, 1855.

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.

Stephen T. Logan writes and signs a receipt for the $10 he received from Ossian Stone as his fee in a suit concerning the Bancroft heirs.

Congressman Abraham Lincoln writes John M. Clayton regarding Martin P. Sweet's application for a diplomatic appointment, endorsing his candidacy. John M. Clayton was the Illinois Secretary of State and Martin P. Sweet was a Whig leader from Freeport,…

Illustrated three verse song and chorus: "As sung nightly, with tremendous applause, by Mrs. W. G. Jones in the drama of 'Fast Women' at the New Bowery Theatre, the music to be had of D. H. Biessenher" Lyrics depict the singer's belief in the…

Stephen T. Logan writes to Gustave Koerner regarding the Snyder estate debt.

Stephen T. Logan writes to Gustave Koerner regarding the Snyder estate debt.

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.

Illustrated song sheet containing two songs. Each song is two verses; however the second song also has a chorus.

Illustrated seven verse song sung to the tune of "Down in Piccadilly." A humorous song about a young man's misfortune.