Abraham Lincoln to John Bennett

Abraham Lincoln to John Bennett

Lincoln informs John Bennett that the new town of Petersburg has been granted permission to incorporate by the state legislature. He adds information on a new road to be built, and mentions Bowling Green, Bennett Abell and the election contest between Dr. Anson Henry and James Adams. The address is also in Lincoln's hand.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1837-08-05

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Springfield, Aug. 5. 1837

Dear Sir.

Mr. Edwards tells me you wish to know, whether the act to which your town incorporation provision was attached, passed into a law. It did. You can organize under the general incorporation law as soon as you choose.

I also tacked a provision on to a fellows bill to authorize the relocation of the road from Salem down to your town; but I am not certain whether or not the bill passed; neither do I suppose I can ascertain before the law will be published. If it is a law, Bowling Green, Bennet Abele, and yourself are appointed to make the change.

No news. No excitement except a letter about the election of Monday next. I suppose, of course, our friend Dr. Henry, stands no chance in your "diggings"

Your friend and humble servant,

A. Lincoln

John Bennett Esq.

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