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

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…

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

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.

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.

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 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".

Just after establishing a partnership with Stephen T. Logan, Springfield lawyer Abraham Lincoln writes Edgar County lawyer G.B. Shelledy regarding certain cases in which he is involved, and forwards the appropriate forms.

Stephen A. Douglas writes an endorsement of William C. Eames Jr. which is also signed by James Shields, M. Carpenter, William Prentiss, J. Lamborn, Lyman Trumbull, S.H. Treat, Sidney Breese, Browne and J. Butterfield.

Abraham Lincoln records the answers of Philip S. Kreigh to four interrogatories filed in the case of Nathaniel Hay v. Nicholas Bryan. Kreigh signs the document in the presence of Marvelous Eastham, Clerk.

As Seth M. Tinsley's attorney, Stephen T. Logan writes and signs a writ ordering the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk to issue a Writ of Scire facias on mortgage to John C. Payne and his wife Clara.

Abraham Lincoln on behalf of Logan and Lincoln, writes the declaration in the case of Zacheus McComas v. Edward D. Baker. Lincoln states that Baker gave McComas a promissory note for $156.50 plus interest, but failed to pay. Baker's promissory note…

Achilles Morris promises to pay Stephen T. Logan $200 with interest. Logan writes the note and Morris signs it. Repayment history is on the back of the note.

Auditor of Public Accounts James Shields issues a check countersigned by Treasurer M. Carpenter to Stephen A. Douglass for his salary as Secretary of State. Douglass endorses this check on the reverse side.

In light of a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly, Governor Thomas Carlin rescinds the writ to hold an election for Sheriff in Cass County. The document is signed by Governor Carlin and Secretary of State Stephen A. Douglas.

On behalf of the two parties in J. Leonard v. Hugh Hill, their attorneys Edward D. Baker and Stephen T. Logan sign an agreement to dismiss the appeal with costs but without damages.

Three election judges certify the November 2, 1840, election results from Jacksonville in which Lincoln received 155 votes for presidential elector.

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.

William B. and Mary A. Carter mortgage 49.5 acres of Sangamon County land to Stephen T. Logan. Logan completes the mortgage deed, Carter signs it, Justice of the Peace Thomas Moffett witnesses it, and Recorder Benjamin Talbott records the deed.

Stephen A. Douglas completes a writ of Fieri facias signed by Sangamon Circuit Court Clerk William Butler ordering the sheriff to collect $10 in damages and court costs with interest from Albert Crowder as the result of a judgement in People v.…

Stephen T. Logan swears in his affidavit that Sheriff Garrett Elkin has failed to pay over money collected in a judgement from the case of William G. Abrams v. Joshua F. Davis & William Porter. William Butler witnesses the affidavit.

James and Harriet Adams deed eighty acres to Ezekiel Bowman for $78.75.

Lincoln and Douglas signs an agreement to continue the case of Stephen T. Logan v. James Adams until the Spring 1840 term of the Schyuler County Circuit Court. Lincoln signs for the plaintiff; Douglas for the defendant. The agreement is filed on…

Sangamon County Clerk C.R. Matheny issues a marriage license to John Webster Checkering and Martha M. Bowen. Rev. Charles Dresser states that he married them on May 1, 1839.