Title
Promissory note of Abraham Lincoln and others to Reuben Radford
Description
As a result of the failure of the Berry and Lincoln store in New Salem, Abraham Lincoln, William F. Berry, and William Green promise to pay Reuben Radford $379.82 with interest. Lincoln referred to this as his "national debt." On the back of the note Reuben Radford certified receipt of $125 of the amount owed.
Creator
unknown
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1833-10-19
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300002
T1833.10.19
200025
Transcription
One day after date we or either of us promise to pay Reuben Radford Three hundred and seventy nine dollars and Eighty two cents for value received as witness our hands, and seals - this 19 of Oct-1833
W. F. Berry, A. Lincoln, William Green
Recd an the date Their Note one hundred and twenty five dollars this the 19 day of Oct. 1833.
R. Radford
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R Radford
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
13 x 20 cm