Title
Estray notice by Justice of the Peace Bowling Green
Subject
Yearby, John; Hoheimer, William; Berry, James
Description
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 horse for Yearby.
Creator
Green, Bowling
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1831-12-24
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300167
T1831.12.24-MISC
Transcription
Taken up by John Yearly Living in Sangamon County Illinois New Salem Township one bay stud colt supposed to be four years old measuring near fourteen hands high, a small star in his forehead no brand, appraised to $22.50 by William Hohimer and James Berry Decem 24, 1831 -
Bowling Green J D
Estray
Note
Paid
Recorded January
14/1831
C R Matheny
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
14 x 21 cm