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Letter, Richardson Owen To Stephen A. And Mary Brown; 3/31/1851, Richardson Owen Mar 1851

Letter, Richardson Owen To Stephen A. And Mary Brown; 3/31/1851, Richardson Owen

Drane Papers

Letter from Richardson Owen, who had moved from Lowndes County, Mississippi, to Helena, Arkansas, to his newly married daughter and son-in-law, Stephen A. and Mary Owen Brown, 1851. Includes a description and hand-drawn map of Owen's plantation in Helena.

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Letter, From Martha J. Boyd To Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, March 11, 1851, Martha J. Boyd Mar 1851

Letter, From Martha J. Boyd To Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, March 11, 1851, Martha J. Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, Martha J. Boyd writes from Louisville, Mississippi to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in Kosciusko, Mississippi to tell her about her school work, what her exams are like, and what visitors she's had. One of the pages has two holes torn in it. The mailing information is written on the last page.

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Promissory Note Receipt, March 4, 1851 Mar 1851

Promissory Note Receipt, March 4, 1851

Isaac Ross Papers

This promissory note, dated May 2, 1846 states that Isaac R. Wade promises to repay two $2772.24 to James Brown through the Bank of Louisiana with eight percent interest by March 1, 1849. "Paid by sale of Wade land January 1, 1849" is written sideways across the original note and Wade's name is marked out at the bottom of the note. "4 March 1851" is written in red in the upper left corner.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 9, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Feb 1851

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 9, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated February 9, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit' Boyd Webb to share her hesitancy in leaving their cousin, Eliza, in Jackson and suggested that perhaps Lit could stay with her for a while. Sophia offers to have her some dresses made and assures it would be a pleasant place to spend the summer. She goes on to discuss the news she'd heard from home and asks after the rest of the family. In a post note, Sophia advises Lit on her to pray ardently over her decision of marriage …

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Letter, T. Ganning To John P. Darden, January 28, 1851 Jan 1851

Letter, T. Ganning To John P. Darden, January 28, 1851

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated January 29, 1851, is written from T. Ganning to John P. Darden updating him on Thadius and Horatio's progress at Franklin College including financial payments and other expenses.

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Remarks Of Mr. Douglas, Of Illinois : Upon The Resolution Declaring The Compromise Measures To Be A Definitive Adjustment Of All Questions Growing Out Of Domestic Slavery, Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, December 23, 1851., Stephen Arnold Douglas Dec 1850

Remarks Of Mr. Douglas, Of Illinois : Upon The Resolution Declaring The Compromise Measures To Be A Definitive Adjustment Of All Questions Growing Out Of Domestic Slavery, Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, December 23, 1851., Stephen Arnold Douglas

Pamphlets

Personal remarks of Mr. Douglas, of Illinois delivered in the Senate of the United States, upon the resolution declaring the compromise measures to be a definitive adjustment of all questions growing out of domestic slavery, December 23, 1851.

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Annual Catalogue Of The Instructors And Pupils In The Young Ladies' Institute, Springfield, Illinois. July, 1851, Young Ladies' Institute, Springfield, Ill. Dec 1850

Annual Catalogue Of The Instructors And Pupils In The Young Ladies' Institute, Springfield, Illinois. July, 1851, Young Ladies' Institute, Springfield, Ill.

Pamphlets

This pamphlet is a detailed description of the broad curriculum and philosophy of the school, which also featured a ""Little Boys Department,"" for the young brothers of female students. Meritocracy is stressed: ""The rich and poor may here meet and tread the paths of literature and science together .. The doors of the institute will never be closed against a deserving young lady who pants for knowledge, but has not the pecuniary means at present to gratify her thirst for learning."" The Rev. T. C. Teasdale, pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church, was principal of the school. The ten members …

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Willie My Brave., Stephen Collins Foster Dec 1850

Willie My Brave., Stephen Collins Foster

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of woman seated with dog looking toward ocean

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Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, December 8, 1858 Dec 1850

Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, December 8, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement, dated December 8, 1858, documents the sale of 40 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Magnolia and Natchez steam boats included at the bottom of the page.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 2, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Dec 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 2, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated December 2, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb before she leaves for Vicksburg for a conference. She goes on to inform Lit where their brother, James, is. She then describes a sermon she heard from a Native American and the "deep interest manifested by the Indian Nation" for education and shares stories from the sermon.

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Letter, From Martha J. Boyd To Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, November 24, 1850, Martha J. Boyd Nov 1850

Letter, From Martha J. Boyd To Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, November 24, 1850, Martha J. Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, Martha J. Boyd writes from Carthage, Mississippi to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in Kosciusko, Mississippi updating her on the family, their sister Sarah's schooling, and when Martha expects their mother to send for Matilda to come home. The page is torn at the bottom and the mailing information is written on the last page.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 12, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Nov 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 12, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated November 12, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb and extolls the delight of receiving correspondence from friends and family. She goes on to discuss how disappointed her friends and family must be that she is in Jackson instead of home and encourages Lit to return home as soon as her session ends so that they may visit with her as it may east the disappointment of Sophia's absence.

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Letter, Laura To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 12, 1850, Laura Oct 1850

Letter, Laura To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 12, 1850, Laura

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated October 12, 1850, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to explain that she has been ill for quite some time. She also updates her on her family and friends. She goes on to talk of how she has joined the Methodist church and laments on her life as a sinner.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Oct 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated October 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about her experiences at the Pear River Academy. She goes on to offer advice on moving her church letter and dealing with certain friendships.

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Receipt Submitted, September 27, 1850 Sep 1850

Receipt Submitted, September 27, 1850

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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.

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Document, Ketchum Et Al. V. Tanner, Plea And Notices, August 23, 1850 Aug 1850

Document, Ketchum Et Al. V. Tanner, Plea And Notices, August 23, 1850

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 22, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Aug 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 22, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated August 22, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to discuss and advise her on music and embroidery lessons advising her to instead focus on improving her mind through study and reading. She goes on to advise her against following the example of other young women who pursue useless hobbies and instead forge her own path in learning useful things.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 17, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jul 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 17, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated July 17, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to Lit's previous letter. She states that she is grateful that Lit receives her advice so well and compliments her on her receptiveness and assures her that her advice is meant sincerely in interest for Lit's welfare. She goes on to council her sister that marriage is not the "chief object of life" but instead the "chief object of life" is to grow in wisdom and to be useful whether married or single.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jul 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated July 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb discusses Lit's capabilities to make a good wife and advises her on what type of "alliance" she should seek to enhance her life's course. She goes on to say that she will pay for Lit's tuition to go to school should she decided to do so and advises her on what to expect from school.

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Letter, Laura To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 30, 1850, Laura Jun 1850

Letter, Laura To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 30, 1850, Laura

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 30, 1850, Laure writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her that she'd been gravely ill and is still recovering. She also tells her of her engagement to a widower from New York who has left his young son with her while he travels. She begs Lit to come to Benton and also asks her to be a bridesmaid.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 14, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jun 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 14, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 14, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her how happy she is to hear that Lit is reading Hannah More and discusses all the things she loves about More's works and how to apply it to life.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 6, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jun 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 6, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 6, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know she just discovered that Lit was in Kosciusko so that she could write to her. She advises her sister not spend her time there idly chit-chatting and reading novels and love stories as she believes such things weaken the intellect. She advises her on what to read instead and how better to spend her time. She goes on to ask after mutual friends and family.

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Financial Statement, Isaac R. Wade Guaranteed By B. F. Young, May 28, 1850 May 1850

Financial Statement, Isaac R. Wade Guaranteed By B. F. Young, May 28, 1850

Isaac Ross Papers

This financial statement, dated May 2, 1850, documents financial payments and credits for Isacc R. Wade's account that is guaranteed by B. F. Young and provided to W. Jackson and P. J. H. Nuin.

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Letter, Laura To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 26, 1850, Laura May 1850

Letter, Laura To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 26, 1850, Laura

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated May 26, 1850, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to reminisce on their friendship and how much Lit means to her. She confirms that she is no longer in love with "Mr. W" though she jokes that she is jealous of Lit's new friends.

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Land Patent For 160 Acres In Kansas To John F. Boshe, Signed By William Osborn Stoddard, May 15, 1861 May 1850

Land Patent For 160 Acres In Kansas To John F. Boshe, Signed By William Osborn Stoddard, May 15, 1861

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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.

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Land Patent For 160 Acres In Kansas To John F. Boshe, Signed By William Osborn Stoddard, May 15, 1861 May 1850

Land Patent For 160 Acres In Kansas To John F. Boshe, Signed By William Osborn Stoddard, May 15, 1861

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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.

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Advertisement, Marshal's Sale, April 1, 1850 Mar 1850

Advertisement, Marshal's Sale, April 1, 1850

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 1, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Mar 1850

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 1, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 1, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to the letter Sophia received in March. She goes on to tell her how she's getting along in Jackson.

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Use Of Basil And Clarissy, Betsy Darden Mar 1850

Use Of Basil And Clarissy, Betsy Darden

Darden Family Papers

Document signed by Betsy Darden, acknowledging that John P. Darden pays her for ""the hire & use of my negroes Basil & Clarissy"".

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Document, James Lester & Sarah Lester Indenture, November 16, 1850 Mar 1850

Document, James Lester & Sarah Lester Indenture, November 16, 1850

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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.

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