Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Document, Charles W. Challeston vs. Mons. J. Fabassth et al., July 24, 1855

This legal document concerns a judgment against Mons. J. Fabassth on behalf of Charles W. Challeston. The document was filed on July 24, 1855 by the Sangamon County Illinois clerk.
Document, Issue at law, Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., June 19, 1855

This document, filed June 19, 1955 at Chancery Court, documents that the challenge of validity to the will of William McDaniel is ordered to be tried by jury at court. The case is titled "Thomas Correll and others vs. James M. Daniel and others." and filed by G. H. Machey.
Letter, Clarissa to George H. Humphrey, May 27, 1855

This handwritten letter, dated May 27, 1855, is written from Clarissa to George H. Humphrey updating Humphrey on her new job, living accommodations, and how much she is enjoying the area. The letter goes on to describe the land, the local crops, and what the city of Springfield is like.
Letter, George A. McCall to Jefferson Davis, February 14, 1855; Letter, Jefferson Davis to James C. Dobbin, February 19, 1855

George A. McCall

This handwritten letter, dated February 14, is from George A. McCall to Jefferson Davis as an introduction and endorsement of Mr. Falkner M. Murtrie who is an applicant for a naval post. The back of the letter includes Davis's endorsement of Murtrie addressed to Hon. Mr. Dobbin, dated February 19, 1855.
Document, Trustees of Schools, 16 vs. Jacob Shiver et al, January 16, 1855

This legal document concerning some land owned by a school in Sangamon County Illinois in relation to George Churchill and others and a possible mistake made in the acreage involved. The document is signed by Abraham Lincoln and was filed in the Sangamon County Circuit Court on January 16, 1855 by the Sangamon County Illinois clerk.
Document, Statements of Filing for New Trial, Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., ca. 1855

This legal document states the requirements for filing for a new trial in the case of Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al. in which a will is being contested as invalid. The first page of the documents states what affidavits are allowable and the last page is two statements of provisions as how the will would be found valid or invalid. The middle page is blank except for one illegible word near the top of the page. The document is undated though the other filings on the case were filed in 1855.
Document, Transcripts of Testimonies at Trial, Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., ca. 1855

This legal document appears to be a transcript or notes of the various testimonies during the Correll and Heron v. McDaniel and others, trial concerning the contesting of a Will due to the soundness of the deceased's mind at the time it was written. The testimonies recorded here are those of Cyrus Correll, Lannl Havner, Dr. Randall, John Gelling, Johnathan McDaniel, James Maxfield, Jacob Coustant, William Hickman, James Havener, Jeremiah Maxwell, Jacob Morsan, Mr. Hickman, Dr. Couvey, Samuel Havener, Mrs Byce, and Robert McDaniel.
Grand Jury Findings, Robbery Graham Liquor Sales, October 1855

This document states that the grand jury for the October 1855 Term of the Champaign County Illinois Circuit Court finds that Robert Graham sold "spiritous liquors" without a legal license to keep a grocery. The document is signed by Ward. H. Lamon, prosecuting attorney.
Document, Browning & Camp Guardianship, February 15, 1854

This document, dated February 15, 1854, appoints guardianship and instructions for guardianship of the minor heir of the deceased, Elijah McDaniel to OW Browning. The document is signed by O. W. Browning and Charles L. Camp and filed by N. W. Mathews. The document was recorded in in Record No. 2, page 305.
Letter of Resignation, Ninian W. Edwards to August C. French, October 12, 1857

Ninian W. Edwards

This handwritten letter, dated October 12, 1852, is written from Ninian W. Edwards to August C. French serves as Edwards' resignation from his seat as a member of the French General Assembly of Sangamon County, Illinois. The back of the letter contains a summary of the letter and addresses the letter to Gov. French, Springfield, Ill. Some notes are written in pencil at the bottom of the front of the letter noting that Edwards was Lincoln's brother-in-law at whose home he and Mrs. Lincoln were married. A note written in pencil along the edge of the back of the letter appears to archivist notes.
Letter, Abraham Lincoln to Willie P. Mangum, August 19, 1852

This handwritten letter, dated August 19, 1852, is written from Abraham Lincoln to Willie P. Mangum, asking Mangum's opinion on whether or not "we" can carry North Carolina for Scott. The letter is signed "A. Lincoln".
Letter, Stephen A. Douglas to M. Lewis Clark, August 7, 1852

Stephen A. Douglas

This handwritten letter, dated August 7, 1852, is written from Stephen A. Douglas to M. Lewis Clark requesting that Clark send Douglas a "true and perfect copy" of a survey of tract of land at the mouth of the Chicago River. The back of the letter contains a summary of the request and states that "made out copies of field notes and plat of Falcott's survey on 16 August 1852."
Stephen T. Logan Legal Fee, February 19, 1852

This receipt, dated February 19, 1852, records payment of legal fees of ten dollars made by William S. Pickrell to Stephen. T. Logans for the sale of land and other services.
Document, J. P. Spear v. W. F. Elkin and Others, March 1852

This legal document, from the Sangamon County, Illinois Circuit Court March 1852 term, details the case of JP Spear vs. W. F Elkin and others . The document states that the defendants say that the complainants' bill is insufficient in law to allow the complainants to maintain the bill and that the allegations in the bill gives no justification to award the complainants. The document is signed by the attorney for the defendants, Stephen T. Logan.
Receipt submitted, September 27, 1850

This handwritten receipt, dated September 27, 1850, is written for payment of two dollars and fifty cents submitted to Cornelius Rourke on behalf of Pedlar's Scene, the Menard County clerk, signed by John McNamas, the Menard County treasurer.
Document, Ketchum et al. v. Tanner, Plea and Notices, August 23, 1850

This legal document is a handwritten plea and notices, filed August 23, 1850, in the Ketchum et al. v. Tanner trespassing suit. Kenny Tanner pleads innocent of allowing his cattle to trespass onto the plaintiffs' grounds and crops. The plea and notes are signed by Lincoln and filed by the clerk, William Moore. Notes about the document are written in pencil below the filing information on the back of the document.
Land Patent for 160 Acres in Kansas to John F. Boshe, Signed by William Osborn Stoddard, May 15, 1861

This document, dated May 15, 1861, is a land patent for a tract of 160 acres of land in Bourbon County Kansas signed to John F. Boshe by William Osborn Stoddard, the recorder of the General Land Office, on behalf of President Abraham Lincoln. The document bears the image of a United States flag in the upper left corner of the page and contains the seal of the United States President in the lower left corner. The patent was recorded on November 16, 1878.
Land Patent for 160 Acres in Kansas to John F. Boshe, Signed by William Osborn Stoddard, May 15, 1861

This document, dated May 15, 1861, is a land patent for a tract of 160 acres of land in Bourbon County Kansas signed to John F. Boshe by William Osborn Stoddard, the recorder of the General Land Office, on behalf of President Abraham Lincoln. The document bears the image of a United States flag in the upper left corner of the page and contains the seal of the United States President in the lower left corner. The patent was recorded on November 16, 1878.
Advertisement, Marshal's Sale, April 1, 1850

This Marshal's Sale advertisement, dated April 1, 1850, notifies the public that the Louisville Chancery Court will sell enslaved people, household items, a carriage, and other estate items of the late George Weissinger.
Document, James Lester & Sarah Lester Indenture, November 16, 1850

This document, dated November 15, 1850, is an indenture agreement between James and Sarah Lester of Sangamon County Illinois with Charles R. Hurst for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for the purchase of land in Sangamon County Illinois. The document is signed by James and Sarah Lester and witnessed by Milters W. Ellis. The document was filed on December 18, 1850.
Document, James Lester & Sarah Lester Indenture, November 16, 1850

This document, dated November 15, 1850, is an indenture agreement between James and Sarah Lester of Sangamon County Illinois with Charles R. Hurst for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for the purchase of land in Sangamon County Illinois. The document is signed by James and Sarah Lester and witnessed by Milters W. Ellis. The document was filed on December 18, 1850.
Document, Wilson v. Kingsbury, 1851-1854

This undated document notes the filing of a bill to the court on behalf of the Joseph Wilson vs. Enoch Kinsbury case and provides instruction on amendments to the bill. The document also notes the state order that Daniel W. Voorhees as a councilor at law of the courts of the state of Indiana and may practice as such.
Letter, George Arkman to "Gents", June 27, 1848

George Arkman

This handwritten note, dated June 27, 1848, is from George Arkman addressed to "Gents", informs them that he is sending them a paragraph that they may find helpful. The note at the bottom reads that Keys is writing confidentially.
Letter, Horace Greely to Thomas Ewing, May 5, 1849

Horace Greely

This handwritten letter, dated May 5, 1849, is written from Horace Greely to Thomas Ewing recommending William H. Mitchell for the a clerkship in the Department of the Interior.
Meeting notes, Trustees of Charles Dresser, et all February 30, 1849

These notes, dated February 3, 1849 in Springfield, Illinois, document the meeting of the Trustees of [Ishods?] in a township wherein an application is being heard and considered in support of a school in the northeast part of the township. The trustees ordered a district to be formed and informed the boundaries. The notes are signed by Charles Dupree, Silas M. Robbinson, and M. Hebron, trustees. The blue paper is damaged along the edges and creased.