Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Land Deed, Moses and Maria Stanton to Perry Healy, September 15, 1840

This deed, dated September 15, 1840, is a land deed for a parcel of land sold by Moses and Mariah Stanton to Perry Healy for two hundred and thirty dollars. The deed describes the land's location and is signed by Moses Stanton and Mariah Stanton and witnessed by Celia Stanton and Samuel Stanton. The deed was entered into the Charlestown Record of Land in Charlestown, Rhode Island on September 19, 1840.
Document, Summons for Samuel L. Hoper in Sangamon County Illinois, June 24, 1840

This summons from the people of the State of Illinois to the Sheriff of Sangamon County, dated June 24, 1840, is for Samuel Hoper to appear before the Circuit Court of Sangamon County to answer to the debt owed Thomas Simpson. The summons is signed by William Butler, the Sangamon County Circuit Court clerk. The back of the summons contains the names of the parties involved and other information. The paper is damaged and stained in several places.
Letter, Henry Clay to William K. Wall, April 18, 1840

Henry Clay

This handwritten letter, dated April 18, 1840, is written from Henry Clay to William K. Wall, Esq regarding the sale of the estate of Col. Morrison in Cynthiana. Clay requests that the estate be sold at auction, taking no less than the three hundred and fifty dollars that has ben offered.
Letter, Thurlow Weed to Francis Granger, January 7, 1840

Thurlow Weed

This handwritten letter, dated January 7, 1840, is written from Thurlow Weed to Francis Granger discussing the 1940 United States Senate election in New York. Weed states that "Taylor is determined to make savage fight against Tallmadge" and goes on to talk of who the Whig senators are partial to.
Coles County, Illinois Tax Roll, Includes Thomas Lincoln, 1840

This tax roll for land in Coles County, Illinois, lists names, locations, and acres of taxable land in the county in 1840. A dark green ribbon is looped through the top of the document.
Land Rights Agreement, John Onion and Moses Stanton to Perry Healy, undated

This undated document is an agreement between John Onion and Moses Stanton to give their land rights to Perry Healy for the sum of sixteen dollars to be split between Onion and Stanton. The agreement is signed by Moses Stanton and John Onion and witnessed by Liveyann Hauly and Thomas C. Justin.
Document, Plea of the Defendants in Lockridges (Joseph Lockridge, Elijah Lockridge, and William Lockridge) vs. Balls (John S. Ball, J. A. Ball, Smith Ball, and David Black), July 12, 1839

This handwritten legal document for the Ball v. Lockridge case, dated July 12, 1839, is a plea of the Lockridge defendants submitted to the courts in the July 1839 term in Sangaman County, Illinois. The document was submitted by William Butler.
Document, Affidavit of William L. Birch, July 11, 1839

This handwritten legal document, dated July 11, 1839, is an affidavit of William L. Birch in regards to the plaintiff of a law suit named William Andrews. The affidavit is signed by William Butler as being "sworn and inscribed in open court." The back of the affidavit identifies the law suit as being Andrews vs. Taylor and included a typed description inlaid on the bottom corner that claims the affidavit is in "Lincoln's hand".
Document, Short v. Gay, July 11, 1839

This handwritten legal document for Obadiah Short vs. George W. Gay, dated July 11, 1839, details the defendant's claim of innocence of the "said grievances" and is signed "Stuart and Lincoln". A letter or deposition signed by E. W. Bates is included with the document.
John J. Hardin Attorney Fee Receipt in Abraham Lincoln's Hand, May 31, 1839

John J. Hardin

This handwritten receipt, dated May 31, 1839, is for attorney fees for obtaining an order of real estate sale. The receipt is signed by J. J. Hardin.
Branch State Bank at Chicago, Illinois & Michigan Canal Scrips, May 14, 1839

This Branch State Bank at Chicago canal scrip issues ten dollars to John A. Mclernand and charges the same to a Canal Fund. The scrip is dated May 14, 1839. The scrip includes the image of a an eagle holding a shield and arrows in the top center.
Branch State Bank at Chicago, Illinois & Michigan Canal Scrips, May 12, 1839

This Branch State Bank at Chicago canal scrip issues two dollars to John A. Mclernand and charges the same to a Canal Fund. The scrip is dated May 12, 1839. The scrip includes the image of a ship on open water in the top center.
Abstract of Articles Received from Officers at Fort Adams, RI, December 31, 1838

This record tracks articles received from officers at Fort Adams, Rhode Island for the quarter ending on December 31, 1858 by first Lieutenant Henry W. Closson.
Document, Alfred Summers Estate, 1838 December 22

Peter Elmore

This handwritten document, dated December 22, 1838, is a legal document on behalf of the Alfred Summers estate in which his widow, Norier Summers, relinquished her right to her husband's estate to her husband's father, Levi Summers. A note written and signed by Abraham Lincoln is at the bottom of the document.
John Allen Account Record for Alfred Summers, September 16, 1838

This account record states that Alfred Sumners owes John Allen and his wife four dollars.
Letter, Owen Lovejoy to Philander Chase, July 21, 1838

Owen Lovejoy

This handwritten letter, dated July 21, 1838, is written from Owen Lovejoy to Bishop Philander Chase with a copy of Chase's response included wherein Lovejoy requests to be removed from the list of candidates for the Holy Orders and Chase informing Lovejoy that his request has been granted. The letter is written on stationary with the image of a man kneeling in front of a woman who is holding a spear at the top center of the paper. The phrase accompanying the image reads, "The first Lovejoy Martyr to American Liberty. Murdered for asserting the freedom of the Press at Alton Nov. 7, 1837."
Land Deed, Edward Wilcox to Perry Healy, Charlestown, Rhode Island, May 7, 1833

This deed, dated May 7, 1833, is a land deed for a parcel of land in in Charlestown, Rhode Island from Edward Wilcox to Perry Healy for the sum of four hundred dollars. The deed describes the location of the parcel or tract of land and is signed by Edward Wilcox and Abigail Wilcox and witnessed by John Stanton and Samuel Stanton. The deed was recorded in the 6th Book of Land Evidence on June 22, 1838 by the town clerk, Samuel Stanton.
Public Sale Notice, Sangamon County, Illinois, April 21, 1838

This public sale notice notifies that the clerk of the County Commissioner's Court of Sangamon County has sold a certain tract of land on March 5, 1838, for the sum of the taxes and interest paid by an individual. The notice describes the tract that was sold. The ink is too faded to read the buyers name and the sum the tract sold for. The notice is signed by the clerk, N. W. Matheny [Noah W. Matheny] and dated April 21, 1838.
Deed, Simeon Adams, Jr. to Perry Healy, April 13, 1838

This handwritten deed, dated April 13, 1838, wherein Simeon Adams is signing over a plot of land in Washington County, Rhode Island to Terry Healy. The deed describes the land and mentions that it borders a plot of land that Adams has sold to Thomas Austin. Thomas Austin signed as a witness to the deed and the deed is signed by Simeon Adams, Jr. A record of the sale is noted by Samuel Stanton in April 17, 1838. The back of the deed notes that the deed was filed in the town clerk's office in Charlestown to be recorded April 13th, 1838 at 5 o'clock pm and signed by Samuel Stanton, town clerk and a receipt is handwritten below.
Public Sales Receipt, Simeon Francis, March 2, 1838

This public sales receipt, dated March 2, 1838, certifies that David Pritchett purchased Block 5, lots 1-2 for the price of twenty dollars and 42 cents and states that unless the estate purchased by him is redeemed within two years he will be entitled to a deed for the same. The receipt is signed by Simeon Francis, the clerk. "Youngfield Tax Title" is written on the back of the receipt.
Letter, D. B. Strickland to Elizabeth Champion, December 28, 1838

D. B. Strickland

This handwritten letter, dated December 28, 1838, is written from D. B. Strickland to Elizabeth Champion informing her that he has arrived at his destination. Strickland goes on to tell her all the places he's visited in Illinois and how busy he expects to be while in Vandalia. Strickland compares Illinois to New England, deciding that he prefers New England because of it's health and luxuries. He goes on to describe two deaths he's aware of since being in Vandalia, that of a legislator and that of citizen. The conclusion of the letter is written cross-hatch across the first three pages in a lighter ink and is difficult to read.
Court Order, A. G. Henry, June 1835

This Sangamon County court order, dated June 1835, is to A. G. Henry, Jr. and orders "attendance on Patrick O'Dorhity, a transient individual by order of Court--$7."
Appeal Bond, S. Edwards et al., August 27, 1839

This appeal bond, dated August 27, 1834, requests that the complainants bill be dismissed.
Letter, Bishop v. C.R.R., March 12, 1853

This handwritten letter, dated March 12, 1833, is legal correspondence with Martine L. Bishop requesting the particulars of the damages sustained by a failure to comply by C. RR Co. A footnote to the letter requests that Bishop be particular in his statements. The letter is signed "Stuart and Edward and A. Lincoln".
Letters, William H. Seward to Seth M. Gates, November 26, 1839

William H. Seward

This handwritten letter, dated November 26, 1839, is written from William H. Seward to Seth M. Gates acknowledging the receipt of Gates' letter of the November 23, 1839 and expresses regret that he has not been able to meet Gates during Gates' visit to Washington. Seward goes on to state that he will give Gates' recommendation for an appointment respectful consideration.