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Aaron Spell Spivey Account, 1844, 1845, R.H. Spivey & Co.
Aaron Spell Spivey Account, 1844, 1845, R.H. Spivey & Co.
Aaron Spell Papers
25 February 1845 itemized receipt to Aaron Spell from R. H. Spivey for dry goods and labor services between 30 January 1844 and 8 April 1844.
Deed, Sale Of Property Of Isaac Ross Estate, February 18, 1845
Deed, Sale Of Property Of Isaac Ross Estate, February 18, 1845
Isaac Ross Papers
This deed, dated February 18, 1845, documents the sale of property in Claiborn County, Mississippi. The property, originally owned by the Isaac Ross Estate, was sold for taxed to James H. Merry and James I. Person by the sheriff and tax collector, M. O. Hopkins.
Receipt, J. R. Murry To Isaac Ross Estate, January 6, 1845
Receipt, J. R. Murry To Isaac Ross Estate, January 6, 1845
Isaac Ross Papers
This receipt documents the sale and payment for horse grooming items purchased by the Isaac Ross Estate from J. R. Murry.
A Legal Argument Before The Supreme Court Of The State Of New Jersey : At The May Term, 1845, At Trenton, For The Deliverance Of Four Thousand Persons From Bondage, Alvan Stewart
Pamphlets
Argues for the freedom for enslaved persons in New Jersey.
Account Settlements Made By Isaac R. Wade As Executor Of The Isaac Ross Estate, 1845
Account Settlements Made By Isaac R. Wade As Executor Of The Isaac Ross Estate, 1845
Isaac Ross Papers
This statement provides the debit and credits on the accounts settled in the probate courts by Isaac R. Wade in his role as Executor of the Isaac Ross Will and Estate. Columns on the back of the statement lists names in other estates.
Willow Bank Waltz, L. Thayer Chadwick
Letter, O.P. Hills In Plaquemine, Louisiana To Their Father Isaac Hills In New Hampshire, December 19, 1844, O. P. Hills
Letter, O.P. Hills In Plaquemine, Louisiana To Their Father Isaac Hills In New Hampshire, December 19, 1844, O. P. Hills
Todd A. Herring Archival Collection
This handwritten letter, written in script from O.P. Hills in Plaquemine, Louisiana to their Father Isaac Hills in New Hampshire discusses yellow fever and life in the swamp.
Property Deed, William Ingalls To James Huntons, October 13, 1844
Property Deed, William Ingalls To James Huntons, October 13, 1844
Claude Simmonds Manuscript Collection
This property deed, dated October 31, 1844, documents the sale of William Ingalls' portion of land in Aroostook County, Maine, known as Framington Academy Grant to James Hunton for one hundred and fifty dollars. The terms of payment permit Hunton to pay fifty dollars a year for three years with interest annually. The deed is signed by and includes seals of William Ingalls via his attorney, Fred Hobbs, James Hunton, and the witness, P. P. Binley.
Dorr Liberation Stock Certificate From The Dorr Rebellion, October 28, 1844
Dorr Liberation Stock Certificate From The Dorr Rebellion, October 28, 1844
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This Dorr Liberation Stock certificate to raise funds to carry Dorr's case to the Supreme Court, is not issued but signed by the president of liberation society and counsel for the citizens, A. H. Lorel. The certificate bears the image of a man in a dark suit above a star with the word "Liberty" within it on the left side and the image of an eagle with a snake above an anchor and a flag on the right side.
Letter, Zachary Taylor To Unknown, Re: William Grandier, October 11, 1844, Zachary Taylor
Letter, Zachary Taylor To Unknown, Re: William Grandier, October 11, 1844, Zachary Taylor
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This handwritten letter, dated October 11, 1844, is written from Zachary Taylor to an unidentified recipient regarding his knowledge of and relationship with William Grandier. There are visible stains on the paper.
Bill Of Sale From Sheriff, Samuel Laughman
Bill Of Sale From Sheriff, Samuel Laughman
Darden Family Papers
Bill of sale from Jefferson County sheriff Sam Laughman to John P. Darden for 3 slaves sold at legal auction: Henry, Sarah, and Caroline.
Bill Of Sale For A Horse, O. S. Miles
Bill Of Sale For A Horse, O. S. Miles
Darden Family Papers
Bill of sale from O.S. Miles to John P. Darden for a horse.
Document, Hope V. Beebe Declaration, March 3, 1845
Document, Hope V. Beebe Declaration, March 3, 1845
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This legal document, dated March 3, 1845, is a declaration of intent to sue due to the defendant's refusal to pay damages brough in an earlier suit. The declaration is signed by Lincoln and Herndon and was filed by J. Calhoun in Sangamon County Illinois Circuit Court.
Document, Illinois Central Railroad Company V. George S. Hill, May 19, 1844
Document, Illinois Central Railroad Company V. George S. Hill, May 19, 1844
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This legal document, dated May 19, 1884, is a plea and notice of the defendant's intentions in the case, Illinois Central Railroad Company vs. George L. Hill. The statements are signed "Moore and Lincoln."
Memorandum Of Quitclaim Deed Agreement, Norman H. Purple, Joseph O. Glover, And Theophilus. L. Dickey, April 12, 1844
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This quitclaim deed agreement describes a particular parcel of land that is to sold by Norman H. Purple an behalf of himself, Theophilus L. Dickey and Joseph O. Glover with the proceeds to be split evenly between the three gentlemen. The quitclaim deed is signed by N. H. Purple and dated Aril 12, 1844. An amendment to the deed, dated April 13, 1844, states that the agreed payment distribution is to be amended so that twenty dollars are to go to Dickey for moneys he has out and the remaining is to be dividing equally between the three men. An …
Document, Wineman V. Swaney Et Al., March 18, 1844
Document, Wineman V. Swaney Et Al., March 18, 1844
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This legal document, dated March 18, 1844, is, a petition to sell real estate in the Philip Wineman, administrator for the estate of William L. Swany versus Luthor J. Swaney and other heirs at law of the deceased. The petition describes the land in question and makes the argument that the guardian ad litem to the minor defendants has examined the papers and has found no reason that the petition should not be granted. The petition is a transcript that was certified by Sangamon County Illinois Circuit Court Clerk, John Calhoun.
Letter, W. R. Gist To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd, February 20, 1844, W. R. Gist
Letter, W. R. Gist To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd, February 20, 1844, W. R. Gist
Hays Ray Webb Collection
In this handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Boyd (Anna "Annie" M. Boyd Green), W. R. Gist writes to describe her husband, John D. Boyd's stay at the hospital in Jackson, Mississippi prior to his death from small pox. Gist describes how the small pox infection affected Boyd and Boyd's response to his diagnosis and the outcome the doctor's described to him. Gist described how he and Dr. Langley cared for Boyd. He goes on to describe Boyd's last days and how he worried for his wife and children and concludes by providing an account of Boyd's death.
Letter, Unnamed Friends To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd, February 12, 1844
Letter, Unnamed Friends To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd, February 12, 1844
Hays Ray Webb Collection
In this handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Boyd (Anna "Annie" M. Boyd Green), an unnamed friend at the hospital in Jackson, Mississippi where J. D. Boyd died of smallpox offers kind words and comfort to Mrs. Boyd . The friend reassured her that Boyd was cared for by kind hands throughout his illness and eventual death.
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), January 26, 1844, John Davis Boyd
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), January 26, 1844, John Davis Boyd
Hays Ray Webb Collection
In this handwritten letter, dated January 26, 1844, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Ann McKee Boyd (Green) to tell her that he's completed the organization of the executive mansion for the new governor to move into. He goes on to discuss their cotton crop, He concludes by expressing his desire for his two eldest children, James and Matilda, to write to him often and offers messages to send to all the children.
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), January 17, 1844, John Davis Boyd
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), January 17, 1844, John Davis Boyd
Hays Ray Webb Collection
In this handwritten letter, dated January 17, 1844, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Ann McKee Boyd (Green) to let her know that he may be in Jackson until sometime in March due to the slow movement on the adoption of a cause. He goes on to say that the weather is so bad they are confined to their rooms and while many are suffering with colds and sore throats, he is in good health. He concludes by asking her and the children to write to him at least once or twice a week.
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), January 13, 1844, John Davis Boyd
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), January 13, 1844, John Davis Boyd
Hays Ray Webb Collection
In this handwritten letter, dated January 13, 1844, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Ann McKee Boyd (Green) expressing his frustration that he has not received any letters from her since he left home for Jackson. He goes on to describe the weather as unfavorable to business and how worried he is that it will also have a negative impact on her. He gives her instructions on how to keep their wood supplied and other household instructions. He then tells her how the Legislature is looking this term and how sick they all are.
Statement Of Payments, 1847
Darden Family Papers
This statement of payments details payments made by John P. Darden from 1838-1847 during the case, W. B. Minnsnife vs. Edwin Shadelfor, et al. The bottom edge of the paper is jagged from having been torn. A series of numbers is on the back of the page.
The Life And Public Services Of Henry Clay, R. G. Berford
The Life And Public Services Of Henry Clay, R. G. Berford
Ephemera
The colored engraved broadside features at its top a portrait of the Whig candidate for President. It is surrounded by seven vignettes and flourishes. The text of the broadside is an essay promoting Clay's qualifications for the Presidency.
The Ashland Melodies. Here's To You Harry Clay
Sketched Diagram Of A Memorial Stone, 1844
Sketched Diagram Of A Memorial Stone, 1844
Hays Ray Webb Collection
This sketched diagram of a memorial stone includes measurements of the each section with a total height of six feet. The note "Paid with inscription, Boxed and shipped $125" is written sideways along the left edge of the paper. The name "Eva" followed by birth and death dates is written on the back.
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), December 30, 1863, John Davis Boyd
Letter, John Davis Boyd To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd (Green), December 30, 1863, John Davis Boyd
Hays Ray Webb Collection
In this handwritten letter, dated December 30, 1843, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Anna McKee Boyd (Green) to give her instructions on how to handle the cotton crop and when to expect a shipment of supplies to reach her by boat.
Document, Amended Bill, 1843 November 22
Document, Amended Bill, 1843 November 22
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This handwritten legal document is an amended bill of the Lincoln Ryder vs. D. Stringer Sother (?) concerning the resignation of the original administrator of the estate, Eleanor Mitchell, and the appointment of a new administrator, John L. Stuart. The bill is signed by Lincoln and filed on November 22, 1843 by the clerk, J. Calhoun.
Document, Summons For Drennan And Bradley, 1843
Document, Summons For Drennan And Bradley, 1843
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This legal document, dated November 1, 1843, is a summons for Thomas Drennan and Franklin Bradley to appear before the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois. The summons is to answer to a bill in Chancery filed in the clerks office of the circuit court. The summons is signed by J. Calhoun, Clerk. "Abe Lincoln wrote above" is written in pencil in the bottom left of the document.
Letter, Nathaniel P. Banks To James Redpath, October 1, 1873, Nathaniel P. Banks
Letter, Nathaniel P. Banks To James Redpath, October 1, 1873, Nathaniel P. Banks
Documents
This handwritten letter, dated October 1, 1843, is written from Nathaniel P. Banks, a Union general during the Civil War to James Redpath, an American journalist and anti-slavery activist. The letter is a response to Redpath's request for Banks to go to Brunswick, New York on December 16 and updates Redpath on Banks' current travel plans. The back of the letter has Banks' name, location, and the date. This letter was found tipped into volume four, between pages 326-327 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Document, Beebe V. Dunn, July 18, 1841
Document, Beebe V. Dunn, July 18, 1841
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This handwritten legal document, dated July 18, 1841, is a sworn statement from Isaac Beebe concerning debt owed him by Jonathan Dunn. The statement is addressed to the State of Illinois and Sangamon County. An attachment is included at the bottom making a request of the Sangamon Circuit Court Clerk. The attachment is signed, "Logan and Lincoln, Esq."