79 25 22278 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f555ffebf729ab607c989308748e4925.pdf bce2449e8cfb422701e092785e97ac44 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. He said he was riding bass-ackwards on a jass-ack through a patton-cotch on a pair of baddle-sags stuffed full of binger-gred when the animal steered at a scump and the lirrup-steather broke and throwed him in the forner of the kence and broke his pishing-fole. He said he would not have minded it much, but he fell right in a great tow-curd; in fact, he said it give him a right smart sick of fitness. he had the molera-corbus pretty bad. He said about bray dake he come to himself, ran home, seized up a stick of wood and split the axe to make a light, rushed into the house, and found the door sick abed and his wife standing open. But thank goodness she is getting right hat and farty again. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 23 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300012 T184? 206789 Title A name given to the resource Bass-ackwards tale Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 184? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln relates this humorous, somewhat rebald story, known as the Bass-ackwards Tale. It contains many underlined spoonerisms. This tale is a famous relic of the coarser side of Lincoln's humor written in his largest, clearest hand. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. He said he was riding bass-ackwards on a jass-ack through a patton-cotch on a pair of baddle-sags stuffed full of binger-gred when the animal steered at a scump and the lirrup-steather broke and throwed him in the forner of the kence and broke his pishing-fole. He said he would not have minded it much, but he fell right in a great tow-curd; in fact, he said it give him a right smart sick of fitness. he had the molera-corbus pretty bad. He said about bray dake he come to himself, ran home, seized up a stick of wood and split the axe to make a light, rushed into the house, and found the door sick abed and his wife standing open. But thank goodness she is getting right hat and farty again. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ee11346e2267d2a9328578869002951a.pdf 63659600593217a08b0958bcd21bfe05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milden Kitchell & Elizabeth Kitchell ads Mary Ann Jacobus And the said defendants come, and as to so much of the plantiffs declaration as charges the speaking the following, to wit "Mary Ann Jacobus is a whore" "Mary Ann Jacobus gets her fine clothes by whoring" say plantiff actio non because they say the said defendant Elizabeth is not guilty of the speaking of said words in manner and form as is in said declaration alleged; and of this they put themselves upon the country &c Lincoln p.a. And as to the remainder of said declaration, to wit, so much thereof as charges the speaking of words other than those recited in the above plea, said defendants say actio non because they say the same is not sufficient in law for the said plantiff to have and maintain her said action against the said defendants; and thus they are ready to verify, wherefore &c Lincoln p.a. <hr /> Mary Ann Jacobus ads E & M Kitchell Demur & Plea Filed Sept 16, 1837, J A Jones Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300056 T1851.09.16-1 42115 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Plea and Demurrer in Jacobus v. Kitchell et ux. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-09-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Jacobus accuses Milden and Elizabeth Kitchell of calling her a whore. Lincoln writes a plea and demurrer for the Kitchells in the case of Mary Ann Jacobus v. Milden Kitchell et ux. Tazewell County Circuit Clerk John A. Jones files the document on September 16, 1851. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milden Kitchell & Elizabeth Kitchell ads Mary Ann Jacobus And the said defendants come, and as to so much of the plantiffs declaration as charges the speaking the following, to wit "Mary Ann Jacobus is a whore" "Mary Ann Jacobus gets her fine clothes by whoring" say plantiff actio non because they say the said defendant Elizabeth is not guilty of the speaking of said words in manner and form as is in said declaration alleged; and of this they put themselves upon the country &c Lincoln p.a. And as to the remainder of said declaration, to wit, so much thereof as charges the speaking of words other than those recited in the above plea, said defendants say actio non because they say the same is not sufficient in law for the said plantiff to have and maintain her said action against the said defendants; and thus they are ready to verify, wherefore &c Lincoln p.a. <hr /> Mary Ann Jacobus ads E & M Kitchell Demur & Plea Filed Sept 16, 1837, J A Jones Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/75127efc83eab8596d2a65dad1eb75d7.pdf 7038698b12e2c30b091893a0a89f1e2f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Tazewell County SS. Milden Kitchell, co-defendant with Elizabeth Kitchell, in a certain action of Trespass on the case for words spoken pending in the Circuit of the County aforesaid wherein Mary Ann Jacobus, is plaintiff, being first duly sworn, states on oath that said plaintiff is wholly unable to pay the costs in this suit as affiant verily believes; that affiant has known the plantiff for a considerable length of time, and has not known of her having any property whatever, beyond her wearing apparel. Milden Kitchell Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 16th day of Sept 1857 J A Jones Clerk <hr /> 57 Mary A. Jacobus vs E. Kitchell and hus Affidavit Filed Sept 16. 1857 J A Jones Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300057 T1851.09.16-2 87203 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Affidavit of Milden Kitchell in the case of Jacobus v. Kitchell et ux. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-09-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Milden Kitchell swore that he has known plaintiff for a considerable length of time and has not known of her having any property whatever beyond her wearing apparel. Written by Lincoln, signed by Kitchell, and endorsed by J.A. Jones, Clerk. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Tazewell County SS. Milden Kitchell, co-defendant with Elizabeth Kitchell, in a certain action of Trespass on the case for words spoken pending in the Circuit of the County aforesaid wherein Mary Ann Jacobus, is plaintiff, being first duly sworn, states on oath that said plaintiff is wholly unable to pay the costs in this suit as affiant verily believes; that affiant has known the plantiff for a considerable length of time, and has not known of her having any property whatever, beyond her wearing apparel. Milden Kitchell Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 16th day of Sept 1857 J A Jones Clerk <hr /> 57 Mary A. Jacobus vs E. Kitchell and hus Affidavit Filed Sept 16. 1857 J A Jones Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e77d83da4ac2f45695573ee6926c555c.pdf 5f3f8a44386dce95ec4ae91969f0aae1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Ann Jacobus vs Milden Kitchell & wife This day came the parties, and issue being joined between them, the defendants in open court, deny that they or either of them ever made any charge against the chastity of the plaintiff; and they admit that neither of them has ever had any knowledge, information, or reasonable belief, of any want of chastity on the part of the plaintiff, or of either of her sisters. And thereupon, by the consent of the parties, this suit is dismissed, each of the parties paying the cost made by them respectively. <hr /> Mary Ann Jacobs vs Milden Kitchell and wife 37 [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 31 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300058 T1851.09.16-3 42131 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Decree in Jacobus v. Kitchell et ux. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-09-16? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Jacobus accused the Kitchells of calling her a whore. The defendants testify that they never made a charge against the chastity of Mary Ann Jacobus or her two sisters. Lincoln makdes a copy of the decree dismissing the suit with each party responsible for their own court costs. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Ann Jacobus vs Milden Kitchell & wife This day came the parties, and issue being joined between them, the defendants in open court, deny that they or either of them ever made any charge against the chastity of the plaintiff; and they admit that neither of them has ever had any knowledge, information, or reasonable belief, of any want of chastity on the part of the plaintiff, or of either of her sisters. And thereupon, by the consent of the parties, this suit is dismissed, each of the parties paying the cost made by them respectively. <hr /> Mary Ann Jacobs vs Milden Kitchell and wife 37 [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bb60e24331dd4505115c79a672823f62.pdf 6c3bd5c8f3bd0f7f238c1c377add16cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois, Piatt County SS Moses Thorpe, the defendant in a certain appeal suit pending in the circuit court of the County aforesaid by [Certioraring?] wherein James Ford is plaintiff being first duly sworn, states on oath that he can not safely go to the trial of said cause at the present term, because of the absence of Russell Thompson, who is a material witness for him; that the plaintiff prossecuting this suit on a claim for the value of a certain bull which it is claimed this affiant castrated, and insured to get well of the castration, and which did not get well, but died of same castration; that affiant expects to prove by said witness that said bull did not belong to said plaintiff at any time during the life of said bull, or at any time after his change of condition by which he ceased to be a bull; that said witness resides in Iowa near Burlington, that ever since the case was brought into this court, he has been diligently seeking the whereabouts of said witness but did not, and could not ascertain it until it was too late to procure his testimony at the present time, that he expects to procure his testimony by the next time; and that this application is not made for delay but that parties may be around. Moses Thorpe Subscribed to & sworn to before me The this 11th Dy of October 1852 J. C Johnson Clerk <hr /> Affidavit of Moses Thorp vs James Ford vs Moses Thorp filed October 11th 1852, J C Johnson Clerk Case No 3. Box 43 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 33 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300055 T1852.10.11 3345 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Affidavit for continuance in Ford v. Thorpe Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1852-10-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln writes an affidavit of continuance for Moses Thorpe in Jordan Ford v. Moses Thorpe regarding "the value of a certain bull which it is claimed this affiant castrated," asserting that "said bull did not belong to said plaintiff at any time after his change of condition by which he ceased to be a bull." Affiant Moses Thorpe signs the document which is also signed by Circuit Clerk J. Johnson. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois, Piatt County SS Moses Thorpe, the defendant in a certain appeal suit pending in the circuit court of the County aforesaid by [Certioraring?] wherein James Ford is plaintiff being first duly sworn, states on oath that he can not safely go to the trial of said cause at the present term, because of the absence of Russell Thompson, who is a material witness for him; that the plaintiff prossecuting this suit on a claim for the value of a certain bull which it is claimed this affiant castrated, and insured to get well of the castration, and which did not get well, but died of same castration; that affiant expects to prove by said witness that said bull did not belong to said plaintiff at any time during the life of said bull, or at any time after his change of condition by which he ceased to be a bull; that said witness resides in Iowa near Burlington, that ever since the case was brought into this court, he has been diligently seeking the whereabouts of said witness but did not, and could not ascertain it until it was too late to procure his testimony at the present time, that he expects to procure his testimony by the next time; and that this application is not made for delay but that parties may be around. Moses Thorpe Subscribed to & sworn to before me The this 11th Dy of October 1852 J. C Johnson Clerk <hr /> Affidavit of Moses Thorp vs James Ford vs Moses Thorp filed October 11th 1852, J C Johnson Clerk Case No 3. Box 43 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f2aea6d98a05eee176728cbb33c975af.pdf cd78d97d5477980b314d7cc0ef8099fe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The People of the State of Illinois vs John Shaffer & Abner G. Shaffer Indictment for cheating - Change of venue from Peoria. And now the said defendants come and move the court to quash the indictment in this case, because 1. The pretences charged in the indictment as false pretences, are not stated with sufficient certainty. 2. The matters charged as false pretences do not in law, amount to false pretences. 3. The principal charge, towit, the charge that the defendants obtained the money etc. by false pretences, is not presented by the Grand Jury "in the name, and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois. For which reason, the defendants move that the indictment be quashed. Lincoln, for defendants. <hr /> People vs Shaffer & Shaffer Motion to quash indictment Filed Oct 4 1853 Jnu A. Jones Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 31 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300844 T1853.10.04 90546 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Motion to quash the indictment in People v. Shaffer & Shaffer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1853-10-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln makes three objections to the charge denying that the defendants obtained the money by false pretenses and moves that the indictment be quashed. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The People of the State of Illinois vs John Shaffer & Abner G. Shaffer Indictment for cheating - Change of venue from Peoria. And now the said defendants come and move the court to quash the indictment in this case, because 1. The pretences charged in the indictment as false pretences, are not stated with sufficient certainty. 2. The matters charged as false pretences do not in law, amount to false pretences. 3. The principal charge, towit, the charge that the defendants obtained the money etc. by false pretences, is not presented by the Grand Jury "in the name, and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois. For which reason, the defendants move that the indictment be quashed. Lincoln, for defendants. <hr /> People vs Shaffer & Shaffer Motion to quash indictment Filed Oct 4 1853 Jnu A. Jones Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3bc47c237b0caba1d97daf294da08dc4.pdf 1555dde56b363497c2f9110d95688d8f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. This Indenture made this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and fiftyfour, by and between Ritta D. Sylva, of the City of Springfield, County of Sangamon, and State of Illinois, of the one part, and Abraham Lincoln, of the City, County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth: That the said Ritta D. Sylva, for, and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twentyfive dollars, to her in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, and sold, and by those presents does grant, bargain and sell unto the said Abraham Lincoln, his heirs and assigns forever, the following described lot of ground, to wit: Lot Five, in Block Six in Wells & Peck's addition to the late town, now City of Springfield, Illinois. To have and to hold to the said Abraham Lincoln, his heirs and assigns forever, the above described lot of ground, together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or to belong. Yet upon condition that whereas the said Ritta D. Sylva has executed her promissory note of even date herewith, for the sum of one hundred and twentyfive dollars, with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum, payable to the said Abraham Lincoln, Four year after date - interest payable annually. Now, if said note shall be paid according to its tenor and effect, the above conveyance is to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. In testimony whereof the said Ritta D. Sylva, has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year above written. Ritta Angelica da Silva (seal) <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County Before me the undersigned Clerk of the County Court for said County personally appeared Ritta Angelica Da Silva who is personally known to me to be the identical person by whom and in whose name the foregoing term of mortgage is subscribed and by whom and in whose name the same is prepared to be acknowledged the execution of the same to be her fair and voluntary act and deed for the aim and purposes therein recorded. Given under my name and seal of office at Springfield this 11th day of August AD 1854 N. W. Matheny CL <hr /> [Sideways on p. 1] Satisfied in full, Nov.24. 1858. A Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300014 T1854.08.11 200789 Title A name given to the resource Mortgage agreement between Ritta Angelica Da Sylva and Abraham Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-08-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In her mortgage agreement with Abraham Lincoln, Ritta Angelica Da Sylva agrees to transfer to Lincoln a lot in Springfield if her debt to Lincoln of $125, with interest, is not paid in 4 years. On November 24, 1858, Lincoln writes along the left-hand margin that Da Sylva's is satisfied in full. The mortagee is one of a group of Protestant Portuguese who immigrated to Illinois during this period. Lincoln writes her name as 'Ritta D. Sylva' each time but she signs the mortgage 'Ritta Angelica da Silva.' Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler 2:224-5 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. This Indenture made this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and fiftyfour, by and between Ritta D. Sylva, of the City of Springfield, County of Sangamon, and State of Illinois, of the one part, and Abraham Lincoln, of the City, County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth: That the said Ritta D. Sylva, for, and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twentyfive dollars, to her in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, and sold, and by those presents does grant, bargain and sell unto the said Abraham Lincoln, his heirs and assigns forever, the following described lot of ground, to wit: Lot Five, in Block Six in Wells & Peck's addition to the late town, now City of Springfield, Illinois. To have and to hold to the said Abraham Lincoln, his heirs and assigns forever, the above described lot of ground, together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or to belong. Yet upon condition that whereas the said Ritta D. Sylva has executed her promissory note of even date herewith, for the sum of one hundred and twentyfive dollars, with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum, payable to the said Abraham Lincoln, Four year after date - interest payable annually. Now, if said note shall be paid according to its tenor and effect, the above conveyance is to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. In testimony whereof the said Ritta D. Sylva, has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year above written. Ritta Angelica da Silva (seal) <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County Before me the undersigned Clerk of the County Court for said County personally appeared Ritta Angelica Da Silva who is personally known to me to be the identical person by whom and in whose name the foregoing term of mortgage is subscribed and by whom and in whose name the same is prepared to be acknowledged the execution of the same to be her fair and voluntary act and deed for the aim and purposes therein recorded. Given under my name and seal of office at Springfield this 11th day of August AD 1854 N. W. Matheny CL <hr /> [Sideways on p. 1] Satisfied in full, Nov.24. 1858. A Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a4b321e1f8d24b6062557d6971f9bbc.pdf d7c666cfc89b4b7b677b964672515799 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Jany 14, 1855 Dear Yates Your letter of the 8th is just received. The Bissell Movement, of which you speak, I have had my eye upon ever since before this commencement of the session, and it is now perhaps as dangerous a card as we have to play against. There is no danger, as I think of the A. N. men uniting on him, but the danger is that the Nebraska men, failing to do better, will turn onto him en masse and then a few A.N. men wanting a pretext only will join on him, pretending to believe him an A. N. man. We can not get a single sincere Anti-Nebraska vote. At least, so I think. At the meeting of the Legislature we had 57 to their 43, nominally. But Kinney did not attend which left us only 56. Then Trapp, of St. Clair went over, leaving us only 55 and raising them to 44. Next Osgood of the Senate went over, reducing us to 54 and raising them to 45. It is now said Kinney will be here soon, putting us up to 55 again, and so we stand now nominally. What [mines?[ and pitfalls they have under us we do not know but we understand they claim to have 48 votes. If they have that number, it is only that <hr /> they have already got some men whom we have all along suspected they would get, and we hope they have reached the bottom of the rotten material. In this too, we may be mistaken. This makes a squally case of it. As to myself personally, I may start with 20 or 25 votes, but I think I can, in a few ballots, get up to 48 if an election is not sooner made by the other side. But how I am to get the three additional votes I do not yet see. It seems to me the men [thow?] their votes are to come from will not go to the other side unless they should be led off on the Bissell track. If the election should be protracted, a general scramble may ensue, and your chance will be as good as that of any other I suppose. It is said Gov. Matteson is trying his hand; and as his success would make a Governor of Koerner, he may be expected to favor this movement. I suppose the election will commence on the 31st and when it will end I am sure I have no idea. Very truly yours A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300015 T1855.01.14 206890 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Richard Yates Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-01-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes to his close political ally, Richard Yates, spelling out his strategy to secure an Illinois senatorial seat, in the wake of the reversal of the Missouri Compromise. Lincoln carefully tabulates the votes various candidates are likely to receive in the legislature when a count is taken to fill the vacant seat. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp 1:25-26. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Jany 14, 1855 Dear Yates Your letter of the 8th is just received. The Bissell Movement, of which you speak, I have had my eye upon ever since before this commencement of the session, and it is now perhaps as dangerous a card as we have to play against. There is no danger, as I think of the A. N. men uniting on him, but the danger is that the Nebraska men, failing to do better, will turn onto him en masse and then a few A.N. men wanting a pretext only will join on him, pretending to believe him an A. N. man. We can not get a single sincere Anti-Nebraska vote. At least, so I think. At the meeting of the Legislature we had 57 to their 43, nominally. But Kinney did not attend which left us only 56. Then Trapp, of St. Clair went over, leaving us only 55 and raising them to 44. Next Osgood of the Senate went over, reducing us to 54 and raising them to 45. It is now said Kinney will be here soon, putting us up to 55 again, and so we stand now nominally. What [mines?[ and pitfalls they have under us we do not know but we understand they claim to have 48 votes. If they have that number, it is only that <hr /> they have already got some men whom we have all along suspected they would get, and we hope they have reached the bottom of the rotten material. In this too, we may be mistaken. This makes a squally case of it. As to myself personally, I may start with 20 or 25 votes, but I think I can, in a few ballots, get up to 48 if an election is not sooner made by the other side. But how I am to get the three additional votes I do not yet see. It seems to me the men [thow?] their votes are to come from will not go to the other side unless they should be led off on the Bissell track. If the election should be protracted, a general scramble may ensue, and your chance will be as good as that of any other I suppose. It is said Gov. Matteson is trying his hand; and as his success would make a Governor of Koerner, he may be expected to favor this movement. I suppose the election will commence on the 31st and when it will end I am sure I have no idea. Very truly yours A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/70d8ea63f6f3dae22792cc699e928f32.pdf 0c737fbcbde995c1916c1c44efd7c6fc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Feb 11 1855 Hon. J. O. Norton My dear Sir: I have now been beaten one day over a week and I am very happy to find myself quite convalescent. Your kind letter of the 20th of Jan'y I did not receive until the day before yesterday - owing I suppose to our great snow storm. The day after the election I wrote Washburne the particulars, tolerably fully. Through the untiring efforts of friends, among whom yourself and Washburne were chief, I finally surmounted the difficulty with extreme anti-slavery men and got all their votes. Lovejoy, Magruder, Cook, Judd, Palmer and Baker of Alton were the men who never could vote for a Whig and without the votes of two of whom I never could reach the requisite number to make an election. I do not mean that I actually got within two votes of the required number but I easily enough could have done so, provided I could have assured my friends that two of the above named four would go for me. In this con- <hr /> nection it is necessary to bear in mind that your Senator Osgood, together with Davis, Morrison, Kinney & Trapp of St. Clair have openly gone over to the enemy. It was Govr. Matteson's manoevering that forced upon me and my friends the necessity of surrendering to Trumbull. He made his first successful hit by tampering with old man Strunk. Strunk was pledged to me, which Matteson knew, but he succeeded in persuading him that I stood no chance of an election, and in getting a pledge from him to go for him as a second choice. He next made similar impressions on Hills of DuPage, Parks of your town and Strawn & Day of LaSalle, at least we saw strong signs that he had, and they being old democrats and I an old whig, I could get no sufficient access to them to pound them to the bottom. That Matteson assured the Nebraska democrats he could get their men, after they should have made a respectable show by voting a few ballots for other men, I think there is no doubt; and by holding up to their greedy eyes this amount of capital in our ranks, it was that he induced the Nebraska men to drop Shields and leave him en masse. The Nebraska men, since Osgood's <hr /> and Davis defection, had control of the Senate, and they refused to pass the resolution for going into the election till three hours before the joint session was to, and did in fact, commence. One of the Nebraska senators has since told me that they only passed the resolution when they did upon being privately assured by the Governor that he had it all safe. I have omitted to say that it was well understood Baker would vote for Trumbull, but would go over to Matteson rather than me. Passing over the first eight ballots which you have doubtless seen when on the ninth, Matteson had 47 - having every Nebraska man, and old man Strunk besides, and wanting but three of an election; and when the looser sort of my friends had gone over to Trumbull and raised him to 35 and reduced me to 15, it struck me that Hill, Parks, Strawn, Day and Baker, or at least some three of them would go over from Trumbull to Matteson & elect him on the tenth ballot, unless they should be kept on T. by seeing my remaining men coming over to him. I accordingly gave the intimation which my friends acted upon, electing T. that ballot. All were taken by surprise, Trumbull quite as much as any one else. <hr /> There was no pre-concent about it. In fact I think a pre-concent to that effect could not have been made. The heat of the battle, and imminent danger of Matteson's election were indispensably necessary to the result. I know that few if any, of my remaining 15 men would have gone over from me without my direction; and I gave the direction simultaneously with forming the resolution to do it. It is not true, as might appear by the first ballot, that Trumbull had only five friends who preferred him to me. I know the leanings of all the men tolerably well and my opinion is, that if the 51 who elected him were compelled to a naked expression of preference between him and me, he would at the outside, have 16 and I would have the remainder. And this again would depend substantially upon the fact that his 16 come from the old democratic ranks & the remainder from the whigs. Such as preferred him yet voted for me on the first ballottings and so on the idea that a minority among friends ought not to stand out against a majority. Lest you might receive a different impression, I wish to say I hold Judge Parks in very high estimation, believing him to be neither knave or fool, but decidedly the reverse of both. Now as I have called names so freely, you will of course consider this confidential. Yours much obliged &c A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300016 T1855.02.16 207681 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to J. O. Norton Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-02-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes about his defeat in the contest for the Illinois Senate seat in Feb. 1855. Lincoln refers to himself as "quite convalescent," depicts Governor Matteson as the cause of his difficulties, and analyzes the ups and downs of the balloting in the legislature. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp. 2:9-11 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Feb 11 1855 Hon. J. O. Norton My dear Sir: I have now been beaten one day over a week and I am very happy to find myself quite convalescent. Your kind letter of the 20th of Jan'y I did not receive until the day before yesterday - owing I suppose to our great snow storm. The day after the election I wrote Washburne the particulars, tolerably fully. Through the untiring efforts of friends, among whom yourself and Washburne were chief, I finally surmounted the difficulty with extreme anti-slavery men and got all their votes. Lovejoy, Magruder, Cook, Judd, Palmer and Baker of Alton were the men who never could vote for a Whig and without the votes of two of whom I never could reach the requisite number to make an election. I do not mean that I actually got within two votes of the required number but I easily enough could have done so, provided I could have assured my friends that two of the above named four would go for me. In this con- <hr /> nection it is necessary to bear in mind that your Senator Osgood, together with Davis, Morrison, Kinney & Trapp of St. Clair have openly gone over to the enemy. It was Govr. Matteson's manoevering that forced upon me and my friends the necessity of surrendering to Trumbull. He made his first successful hit by tampering with old man Strunk. Strunk was pledged to me, which Matteson knew, but he succeeded in persuading him that I stood no chance of an election, and in getting a pledge from him to go for him as a second choice. He next made similar impressions on Hills of DuPage, Parks of your town and Strawn & Day of LaSalle, at least we saw strong signs that he had, and they being old democrats and I an old whig, I could get no sufficient access to them to pound them to the bottom. That Matteson assured the Nebraska democrats he could get their men, after they should have made a respectable show by voting a few ballots for other men, I think there is no doubt; and by holding up to their greedy eyes this amount of capital in our ranks, it was that he induced the Nebraska men to drop Shields and leave him en masse. The Nebraska men, since Osgood's <hr /> and Davis defection, had control of the Senate, and they refused to pass the resolution for going into the election till three hours before the joint session was to, and did in fact, commence. One of the Nebraska senators has since told me that they only passed the resolution when they did upon being privately assured by the Governor that he had it all safe. I have omitted to say that it was well understood Baker would vote for Trumbull, but would go over to Matteson rather than me. Passing over the first eight ballots which you have doubtless seen when on the ninth, Matteson had 47 - having every Nebraska man, and old man Strunk besides, and wanting but three of an election; and when the looser sort of my friends had gone over to Trumbull and raised him to 35 and reduced me to 15, it struck me that Hill, Parks, Strawn, Day and Baker, or at least some three of them would go over from Trumbull to Matteson & elect him on the tenth ballot, unless they should be kept on T. by seeing my remaining men coming over to him. I accordingly gave the intimation which my friends acted upon, electing T. that ballot. All were taken by surprise, Trumbull quite as much as any one else. <hr /> There was no pre-concent about it. In fact I think a pre-concent to that effect could not have been made. The heat of the battle, and imminent danger of Matteson's election were indispensably necessary to the result. I know that few if any, of my remaining 15 men would have gone over from me without my direction; and I gave the direction simultaneously with forming the resolution to do it. It is not true, as might appear by the first ballot, that Trumbull had only five friends who preferred him to me. I know the leanings of all the men tolerably well and my opinion is, that if the 51 who elected him were compelled to a naked expression of preference between him and me, he would at the outside, have 16 and I would have the remainder. And this again would depend substantially upon the fact that his 16 come from the old democratic ranks & the remainder from the whigs. Such as preferred him yet voted for me on the first ballottings and so on the idea that a minority among friends ought not to stand out against a majority. Lest you might receive a different impression, I wish to say I hold Judge Parks in very high estimation, believing him to be neither knave or fool, but decidedly the reverse of both. Now as I have called names so freely, you will of course consider this confidential. Yours much obliged &c A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bd8cef341c6e550e9ab11dc8e9485ca2.pdf a553190efd4d6e3a35bc5c625d11b0d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. George W. Taylor ads Philip Leonard Jr In assumpsit And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury when, where &c, and says plaintiff actio non, because he says he did not undertake andpromise in manner and form as is in the [missing plain]tiff's declaration alleged; and of this [missing words] himself upon the county &c Davis, Lincoln & Lamon pa And the plaintiff is hereby notified that on the trial he will offer to prove that the plaintiff is indebted to him in the sum of three hundred & eighty nine dollars & fifty cents, for the clothing, boarding, and lodging of said plaintiff, by said defendant; and at said plaintiff's request, from the 15th day of March 1846 to December 15th 1850 and will offer to set off the sum against the claim of the plaintiff - Davis, Lincoln & Lamon pa Philip Leonard Jr To George W. Taylor Dr To Clothing from March 15 1846 to Dec 15 1850 being 57 months, at $2.50 cents per month $142 To boarding & lodging, the same time, being 247 weeks, at one dollar per week $247-00 $389-50 <hr /> Taylor adv Leonard Pleas Filed May 29th 1855 Saml E Craig ck Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 30 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300054 T1855.05.29 3763 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Plea and notice in Leonard v. Taylor Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-05-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource As Philip Leonard's attorney, Lincoln gives legal notice that he intends to prove that George W. Taylor is indebted to Leonard for $389.50 in clothing, room and board. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. George W. Taylor ads Philip Leonard Jr In assumpsit And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury when, where &c, and says plaintiff actio non, because he says he did not undertake andpromise in manner and form as is in the [missing plain]tiff's declaration alleged; and of this [missing words] himself upon the county &c Davis, Lincoln & Lamon pa And the plaintiff is hereby notified that on the trial he will offer to prove that the plaintiff is indebted to him in the sum of three hundred & eighty nine dollars & fifty cents, for the clothing, boarding, and lodging of said plaintiff, by said defendant; and at said plaintiff's request, from the 15th day of March 1846 to December 15th 1850 and will offer to set off the sum against the claim of the plaintiff - Davis, Lincoln & Lamon pa Philip Leonard Jr To George W. Taylor Dr To Clothing from March 15 1846 to Dec 15 1850 being 57 months, at $2.50 cents per month $142 To boarding & lodging, the same time, being 247 weeks, at one dollar per week $247-00 $389-50 <hr /> Taylor adv Leonard Pleas Filed May 29th 1855 Saml E Craig ck Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b8abc21e13666ac6425cce890431946a.pdf 5ad594428d98d6c0012c29026d1b5dcd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $81. Springfield, Aug. 20, 1855 Two years after date I promise to pay Mrs Maria L. Bullock eighty one dollars, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid for value received- W S. Viney Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 9 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300951 T1855.08.20-1 Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of W. S. Viney to Maria Bullock Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-08-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes a promissory note which William S. Viney signs promising to pay Maria L. Bullock eightyone dollars with interest within the next two years. Viney, a resident of Henry County, Iowa, purchased three lots from Bullock. This is one of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $81. Springfield, Aug. 20, 1855 Two years after date I promise to pay Mrs Maria L. Bullock eighty one dollars, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid for value received- W S. Viney Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/405f541ba24a4126f451551383d01395.pdf b0f006280e454db82a5a108e4d3e53a0 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 41 x 33 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300051 T1855.08.20-2 95309 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Mortgage to Bullock property Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-08-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln completes a mortgage deed on Maria Bullock's property. The sale of the land amounted to $180, with $18 paid in cash and remainder in to be paid in two annual installments at interest of 6%/annum. Viney makes the first payment for which Lincoln writes a receipt on November 5, 1856. However, a year later, Viney fails to pay the second note when it is due. In 1857, according to Lincoln, Viney permits the lots to be sold for the 1856 taxes and allows the purchaser to pay the 1857 property tax. In order for Bullock to preserve her security, she must redeem the property from the tax sale, paying double the amount for which the land was originally sold, and the single amount for 1857 and pay the taxes for the year 1858. This is one of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/415dafd02eb33f661bb02d6e92e4cdc1.pdf e025338360697527466b2b9dadb28327 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 7 x 9 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300950 T1855.08.28 Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of Isaac Lindsay to Abraham Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-08-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abrham Lincoln completes a promissory note on behalf of Isaac Lindsay who signs the note promising to pay Lincoln $600 at 10% annual interest. On the reverse side of the note is a detailed record of Lindsay's repayment of the debt which began prior to the Lincoln-Douglas debates and lasted through much of Lincoln's presidency. The record from August 1857 until August 1860 are in Lincoln's hand. From September 1861 until May 1864 the notations are in the hand of Robert Irwin, a surrogate for Lincoln. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3e89702e941bd9095cf2ae514355a4c4.pdf 70e174cde3cb8433680bdbef49770f48 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mrs. Mary Fahnestock died without a will after the death of her father, leaving her husband surviving, but no issue, and also owning land in Iowa. My opinion is asked as to how, or to whom, this land descends. I have to judge by the Iowa laws, as I find them in the State House here in Illinois. In the "Code of Iowa" enacted in 1857, on page 214 I find Sec "1410. If the intestate leave no issue the one half of his estate (including the dower of his wife) shall go to his father, and the other half to his wife, and if he leave no wife nor issue the whole shall go to his father". Sec. "1411. If his father be previously dead, the portion which would have fallen to his share by the above [illegible] shall be disposed of in the same manner as though he had outlived the intested and died in the possession and ownership of the portion thus falling to his [illegible] [illegible]" Again on page 215 Sec. 1421. All the provisions hereinbefore made in relation to the widow of a deceased husband shall be applicable to the husband of a deceased wife. Each is entitled to the same rights of dower in the estate of the other and like interests shall in the same manner descend to then respective heirs. The estate by courtesy is hereby abolished. The above Sec 1421, was, in 1853 so amended as to read. Sec "1421. All the provisions hereinbefore made in relation to the widow of a deceased husband shall (over) <hr /> be applicable to the husband of a deceased wife. The estate by courtesy is hereby abolished". So far as I have the opportunity I have examined the decisions of the Supreme court of Iowa and find nothing in them on the question nor do I find any other statutory [alteration?]. I therefore think one half of the land goes to Mrs. Fahnestock's husband and the other half to her father's heirs. The Iowa Statutes and Supreme Court decisions will probably be found at Harrisburg Pa. I will add that it would be prudent to get the opinion of a good lawyer in Iowa, being careful to state to him correctly the facts of the case particularly that Mrs. F. died without children Springfield, July 20 1857 A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300069 T1857.07.20 130106 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Legal advice to Mary Fahnestock Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857-07-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln offers his legal advice in the case of Mrs. Mary Fahnestock, a relative of Lincoln's by marriage, who died intestate after the death of her father. Lincoln gives advice as to how lands Fahnestock owned in Iowa should be handled. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mrs. Mary Fahnestock died without a will after the death of her father, leaving her husband surviving, but no issue, and also owning land in Iowa. My opinion is asked as to how, or to whom, this land descends. I have to judge by the Iowa laws, as I find them in the State House here in Illinois. In the "Code of Iowa" enacted in 1857, on page 214 I find Sec "1410. If the intestate leave no issue the one half of his estate (including the dower of his wife) shall go to his father, and the other half to his wife, and if he leave no wife nor issue the whole shall go to his father". Sec. "1411. If his father be previously dead, the portion which would have fallen to his share by the above [illegible] shall be disposed of in the same manner as though he had outlived the intested and died in the possession and ownership of the portion thus falling to his [illegible] [illegible]" Again on page 215 Sec. 1421. All the provisions hereinbefore made in relation to the widow of a deceased husband shall be applicable to the husband of a deceased wife. Each is entitled to the same rights of dower in the estate of the other and like interests shall in the same manner descend to then respective heirs. The estate by courtesy is hereby abolished. The above Sec 1421, was, in 1853 so amended as to read. Sec "1421. All the provisions hereinbefore made in relation to the widow of a deceased husband shall (over) <hr /> be applicable to the husband of a deceased wife. The estate by courtesy is hereby abolished". So far as I have the opportunity I have examined the decisions of the Supreme court of Iowa and find nothing in them on the question nor do I find any other statutory [alteration?]. I therefore think one half of the land goes to Mrs. Fahnestock's husband and the other half to her father's heirs. The Iowa Statutes and Supreme Court decisions will probably be found at Harrisburg Pa. I will add that it would be prudent to get the opinion of a good lawyer in Iowa, being careful to state to him correctly the facts of the case particularly that Mrs. F. died without children Springfield, July 20 1857 A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9153a817bd73c26fa0818f68d4b917be.pdf 661f471982d312a09561d73483b307cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Sept. 13. 1857 Dear Jesse K. Several persons here keep teasing me about you and the Bank Commissioner's not enforcing the banking laws -- In my stupidity, I do not believe I quite understand what the ground of complaint is; but it appears to me to be this; that the stocks which the banks have on deposit have depreciated; that in such case, it is your duty to make the banks deposit additional stocks, or, in default. wind them up; and that you do not perform this duty -- Now how is this? Write me plainly enough to make me understand; and write soon too, for I am annoyed about it a good deal. Your friend as ever A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300018 T1857.09.13 200970 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Jesse K. Dubois Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857-09-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln appeals to his friend Jesse K. Dubois for frank information concerning the situation with certain stocks held by a bank. Since the stocks have depreciated, Lincoln tells Dubois that it is his responsibility to have the banks deposit additional stocks, "or, in default, wind them up." Lincoln relates that "several persons here keep teasing me about you and the Bank commissioners not enforcing the banking lawsIn my stupidity, I do not believe I quite understand what the ground of complaint is Write me plainly enough to make me understand, and write soon too ... " . Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler 2:414 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Sept. 13. 1857 Dear Jesse K. Several persons here keep teasing me about you and the Bank Commissioner's not enforcing the banking laws -- In my stupidity, I do not believe I quite understand what the ground of complaint is; but it appears to me to be this; that the stocks which the banks have on deposit have depreciated; that in such case, it is your duty to make the banks deposit additional stocks, or, in default. wind them up; and that you do not perform this duty -- Now how is this? Write me plainly enough to make me understand; and write soon too, for I am annoyed about it a good deal. Your friend as ever A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/708d1d2e4538f4848325bfca49b89fdf.pdf ea5ed6cdf744ee7b936f6f0bfd82703e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Jany 29. 1858 John Olney, Esq My dear Sir: I have had your case under consideration for two days; and I really fear you can not maintain the suit. Doup has the legal title, and who but the State, can question it? If Galatin County has the right to question it by suit, can it do so without making the State a party? and how can you make the State a party? The case, depending upon new and peculiar statutes, I can not give an opinion with [greater?] confidence. It may be worth the trial, after all---I submitted the case to Logan, and his off-hand opinion is that you can not maintain it. Can you not make the question in [Ejectment?] as well as otherwise? Prove your title, and when they present theirs prove that it was obtained in [favor?] of the law. Sorry I can not write a more encouraging letter. I charge nothing for this. Yours very truly, A. Lincoln. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300019 T1858.01.29 239596 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to John Olney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-01-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln's colleague John Olney asks him to evaluate the likelihood of a favorable result to a legal case Olney is considering. Olney, a partner in the law firm of Olney & McAtee in Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois, is active in Republican Party politics, serving as a delegate to the state party convention in 1858. It is possible that the case under consideration is Daniel Doup vs. Ninian Primm and Samuel C. Gibson. Lincoln and Herndon previously served as Doup's attorneys regarding some Illinois real estate transactions. Doup died in the middle of the business in June 1857, leaving a wife and other heirs. At that time, Olney was drawn into some aspect of Doup's affairs. Lincoln declines to predict the final solution of the enterprise and indicates an appropriate fee for his opinion. Although Lincoln tells Olney that there is no fee for his advice, Lincoln ended up being paid partly in land in Gallatin County. Two years later, Olney runs as a Republican presidential elector, and on June 27, 1867, is selected to the bench of Illinois's 19th circuit court. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Jany 29. 1858 John Olney, Esq My dear Sir: I have had your case under consideration for two days; and I really fear you can not maintain the suit. Doup has the legal title, and who but the State, can question it? If Galatin County has the right to question it by suit, can it do so without making the State a party? and how can you make the State a party? The case, depending upon new and peculiar statutes, I can not give an opinion with [greater?] confidence. It may be worth the trial, after all---I submitted the case to Logan, and his off-hand opinion is that you can not maintain it. Can you not make the question in [Ejectment?] as well as otherwise? Prove your title, and when they present theirs prove that it was obtained in [favor?] of the law. Sorry I can not write a more encouraging letter. I charge nothing for this. Yours very truly, A. Lincoln. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/180cf77618e491c1da3c9c71e3328a49.pdf 76b01c5146fcde473791a25696cedeb0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To the Honorable, the Judge of the Sangamon County Circuit court in chancery sitting - Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your oratrix Maria S. Bullock that on the 20th day of August 1855 one William S. Viney made his two several promissory notes, of that date, both payable to your oratrix, both bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid, each for the principal sum of eighty one dollars, one payable in one year and the other in two years after date, the same being to secure a part of the purchase money of Lots. 24. 25. & 26, in Block 1 in Bullock's Addition to the City of Springfield - that to secure the payment of said notes, the said Viney executed his mortgage deed of that date to and in favor of your oratrix, upon the lots aforesaid, which mortgage deed was afterwards duly recorded in the Recorder's office of said County of Sangamon; and which mortgage deed is herewith filed, marked (A) and prayed to be taken as part hereof - Your oratrix further states that afterwards, to wit, on or about the 5th day of November 1856, the said Viney paid and fully discharged the one note first falling due, of the two notes aforesaid; and that <hr /> the other of said notes remains wholly due and unpaid, and is herewith filed, attached to said mortgage deed - Your Oratrix further charges that said Viney has not fully paid the taxes upon said lots; but on the contrary, has permitted them to be sold for the tax of 1856, and allowed the purchaser to pay the tax of 1857, so that your oratrix, in order to preserve her security, has been compelled to redeem said lots from said sale, paying double the amount for which they were sold, and the single amount for 1857, amounting in all to the sum of Five dollars, and eighteen cents; and that, for the same object she has been compelled to pay the taxes for the year 1858, amounting to the sum of Three dollars and ninety nine cents, all which your oratrix claims she is in Equity, entitled to recover of and from said Viney- In consideration of all which your oratrix prays that said William S. Viney be now defendant to this Bill; that the People's writ of Subpoena issue for him; that he be required to appear and answer all and singular the alle <hr /> gations of this Bill, and that on a final hearing your Honor will decree that your Oratrix recover of and from the said defendant, the amount of principal and interest which may then be found due on said unpaid note, together with the full amount she has paid as aforesaid, on account of taxes; that his Equity of Redemption in and to said lots be barred and forever foreclosed, and that said lots be sold to pay and satisfy said accord, together with all costs; and that your Honor will grant such other and further relief, as Equity may require,and, as in duty bound &c Lincoln, for Complainant Maria S. Bullock vs. William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this cause, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may accrue in this suit, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court, in [persuance?] of the laws of this State - Dated this 8th Day of February A.D. 1859 A. Lincoln - <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County SS Abraham Lincoln being first duly sworn, states on oath that he is informed, and verily believes that William S. Viney, the defendant in the foregoing Bill in Chancery, resides without the State of Illinois. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th January AD. 1859 [illegible] Wright Clk A. Lincoln - 181 Maria S. Bullock vs William S. Viney Bill Filed February 8, 1859 [illegible] Wright clk Ap 3, 1859 Pat made Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300824 T1859.02.08-4 Title A name given to the resource Bill in Chancery, security for costs, and sworn oath in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes a bill in chancery, security for costs, and a sworn oath in Maria Bullock v. Samuel S. Viney. All in Lincoln's hand and signed 4 times by him. Viney never paid his debt so when Bullock's relatives urged her to retrieve monies still due her, she pressed Lincoln for further action. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To the Honorable, the Judge of the Sangamon County Circuit court in chancery sitting - Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your oratrix Maria S. Bullock that on the 20th day of August 1855 one William S. Viney made his two several promissory notes, of that date, both payable to your oratrix, both bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid, each for the principal sum of eighty one dollars, one payable in one year and the other in two years after date, the same being to secure a part of the purchase money of Lots. 24. 25. & 26, in Block 1 in Bullock's Addition to the City of Springfield - that to secure the payment of said notes, the said Viney executed his mortgage deed of that date to and in favor of your oratrix, upon the lots aforesaid, which mortgage deed was afterwards duly recorded in the Recorder's office of said County of Sangamon; and which mortgage deed is herewith filed, marked (A) and prayed to be taken as part hereof - Your oratrix further states that afterwards, to wit, on or about the 5th day of November 1856, the said Viney paid and fully discharged the one note first falling due, of the two notes aforesaid; and that <hr /> the other of said notes remains wholly due and unpaid, and is herewith filed, attached to said mortgage deed - Your Oratrix further charges that said Viney has not fully paid the taxes upon said lots; but on the contrary, has permitted them to be sold for the tax of 1856, and allowed the purchaser to pay the tax of 1857, so that your oratrix, in order to preserve her security, has been compelled to redeem said lots from said sale, paying double the amount for which they were sold, and the single amount for 1857, amounting in all to the sum of Five dollars, and eighteen cents; and that, for the same object she has been compelled to pay the taxes for the year 1858, amounting to the sum of Three dollars and ninety nine cents, all which your oratrix claims she is in Equity, entitled to recover of and from said Viney- In consideration of all which your oratrix prays that said William S. Viney be now defendant to this Bill; that the People's writ of Subpoena issue for him; that he be required to appear and answer all and singular the alle <hr /> gations of this Bill, and that on a final hearing your Honor will decree that your Oratrix recover of and from the said defendant, the amount of principal and interest which may then be found due on said unpaid note, together with the full amount she has paid as aforesaid, on account of taxes; that his Equity of Redemption in and to said lots be barred and forever foreclosed, and that said lots be sold to pay and satisfy said accord, together with all costs; and that your Honor will grant such other and further relief, as Equity may require,and, as in duty bound &c Lincoln, for Complainant Maria S. Bullock vs. William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this cause, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may accrue in this suit, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court, in [persuance?] of the laws of this State - Dated this 8th Day of February A.D. 1859 A. Lincoln - <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County SS Abraham Lincoln being first duly sworn, states on oath that he is informed, and verily believes that William S. Viney, the defendant in the foregoing Bill in Chancery, resides without the State of Illinois. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th January AD. 1859 [illegible] Wright Clk A. Lincoln - 181 Maria S. Bullock vs William S. Viney Bill Filed February 8, 1859 [illegible] Wright clk Ap 3, 1859 Pat made Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6dbd8597a59205ba6731a1965b35b164.pdf cc9f7f6805d173f95f06b099d2e17289 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, March 3. 1859 Haden Keeling, Esq Dear Sir Yours of Feb. 28. 1859, is received -- I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better. Your truly A.Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300020 T1859.03.03 201181 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Haden Keeling Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-03-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln provides thoughtful advice to a legal client, informing him that "I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler 3:371 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, March 3. 1859 Haden Keeling, Esq Dear Sir Yours of Feb. 28. 1859, is received -- I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better. Your truly A.Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fa0d429a19ea5d708938ae48aa7de1f8.pdf 673d407898132d5a1360dbdad9a14b14 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Reuben W. Burt vs Sackett Davis & Co. And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as is in the declaration alledged; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c. Parks & Lincoln p/a And the plaintiffs will take notice that at the trial that the jewelry sold to defendant, was less in value than it appeared, by a large sum, towit the sum of one hundred dollars; and that the defect in quality and value was known to plaintiffs, at the time, and by them concealed from the defendant. Parks & Lincoln pa <hr /> 138- Reuben W. Burt adv Plea Sackett, Davis &Co. Filed April 1st 1859, J. C. Webster Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300065 T1859.04.01 3558 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Plea and notice in Sackett Davis & Co. v. Burt Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sackett Davis & Co. sues Reuben W. Burt to collect an $800 account. Lincoln argues in this plea that Burt was innocent of the charge in that the value of the jewelry he purchased from Sackett Davis & Co. was worth less than sued upon and asserts that the plaintiffs knew that to be the case. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Reuben W. Burt vs Sackett Davis & Co. And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as is in the declaration alledged; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c. Parks & Lincoln p/a And the plaintiffs will take notice that at the trial that the jewelry sold to defendant, was less in value than it appeared, by a large sum, towit the sum of one hundred dollars; and that the defect in quality and value was known to plaintiffs, at the time, and by them concealed from the defendant. Parks & Lincoln pa <hr /> 138- Reuben W. Burt adv Plea Sackett, Davis &Co. Filed April 1st 1859, J. C. Webster Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f2cdd153f292ac778f723420200391ea.pdf 92340a2bdf79625267289eec7ec50e96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. At County Clerk's Office. Lots 24. 25. & 26. B. 1 Bullocks addition. Sold Jan 8. 1857. for tax of 1856. to Wm. Sides, for 47 cents on each lot - <pre> 6 282 lost 35 3.17 Tax of 1857. 2.01. $5.18 </pre> At City Clerk's office. Sale & redemption at this office for [illegible] Nothing owed him now. Feb. 8. 1859. lot Tax of 1858. May 19. 1859. Besides the $9.17 cents heretofor paid on account of taxes, Lincoln today paid $5.00 for certificate of publication <hr /> State of Illinois State of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300946 T1859.05.19-1 Title A name given to the resource Accounting of expenses in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln's account of expenses incurred on behalf of Maria Bullock, includes money paid to the County Clerk for the publication of a notice of Bullock's impending lawsuit with William S. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. At County Clerk's Office. Lots 24. 25. & 26. B. 1 Bullocks addition. Sold Jan 8. 1857. for tax of 1856. to Wm. Sides, for 47 cents on each lot - <pre> 6 282 lost 35 3.17 Tax of 1857. 2.01. $5.18 </pre> At City Clerk's office. Sale & redemption at this office for [illegible] Nothing owed him now. Feb. 8. 1859. lot Tax of 1858. May 19. 1859. Besides the $9.17 cents heretofor paid on account of taxes, Lincoln today paid $5.00 for certificate of publication <hr /> State of Illinois State of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a824de35e5db9f405107c091edd44134.pdf 52ca58009c5b58adf3d55fdd25571a3a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Maria L. Bullock vs William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose. This day came the complainant, and it appearing to the court that due notice of the pending of this suit has been given the defendant, by publication in a newspaper, upon proper affidavit made, the process having been duly issued, and by the Sheriff returned "Not found" and the said defendant being three times solemnly called, came not, but made default - It is therefore ordered by the court that the complainant's Bill be taken for confessed against said defendant - And the court being further satisfied by the proofs that all the allegations of said Bill are true; that said defendant executed the mortgage deed, and notes as in said Bill alledged; that the whole of the note last falling due, with interest remains unpaid, amounting to the sum of ninety-nine dollars and twentytwo and a half cents; and also that complainant has been compelled to pay on account of taxes on this mortgaged premises, as stated in the Bill, the sum of nine dollars and seventeen cents, it is therefore decreed by the court, that the complainant recover of and from the defend- <hr /> ant, the sum of one hundred and eight dollars and thirtynine and a half cents together with her cost herein; that unless the same be paid within thirty days from date the defendant's Equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises, towit Lots 24-25&26 in Block 1, in Bullocks addition to the City of Springfield be forever baned and foreclosed, and that said premises be sold to pay and discharge the same; that Antrim Campbell be a commissioner to execute the decree; that he advertise as in cases of sales upon execution, and sell at public auction, and that he report to this court. <hr /> 181 Maria L. Bullock vs William S Viney Decree May 19. 1859. Rec S 13 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300825 T1859.05.19-2 Title A name given to the resource Decree in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln produces a copy of the decree in Bullock v. Viney. Maria L. Bullock received judgement by default against Viney. In order for Bullock to collect the judgement of $108.395 awarded her, the court ordered a foreclosure of Viney's mortgage on several lots in Bullock's additon to the city of Springfield and the lots sold at auction to recover the debt. Bullock had to wait 2 more years to recover her money. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Maria L. Bullock vs William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose. This day came the complainant, and it appearing to the court that due notice of the pending of this suit has been given the defendant, by publication in a newspaper, upon proper affidavit made, the process having been duly issued, and by the Sheriff returned "Not found" and the said defendant being three times solemnly called, came not, but made default - It is therefore ordered by the court that the complainant's Bill be taken for confessed against said defendant - And the court being further satisfied by the proofs that all the allegations of said Bill are true; that said defendant executed the mortgage deed, and notes as in said Bill alledged; that the whole of the note last falling due, with interest remains unpaid, amounting to the sum of ninety-nine dollars and twentytwo and a half cents; and also that complainant has been compelled to pay on account of taxes on this mortgaged premises, as stated in the Bill, the sum of nine dollars and seventeen cents, it is therefore decreed by the court, that the complainant recover of and from the defend- <hr /> ant, the sum of one hundred and eight dollars and thirtynine and a half cents together with her cost herein; that unless the same be paid within thirty days from date the defendant's Equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises, towit Lots 24-25&26 in Block 1, in Bullocks addition to the City of Springfield be forever baned and foreclosed, and that said premises be sold to pay and discharge the same; that Antrim Campbell be a commissioner to execute the decree; that he advertise as in cases of sales upon execution, and sell at public auction, and that he report to this court. <hr /> 181 Maria L. Bullock vs William S Viney Decree May 19. 1859. Rec S 13 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/615f36167eccda24b04fe7e8a22222c4.pdf 8dab0fc9431b8c6572c4c82734089652 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 8th 1859. Honl. A. Lincoln Dear Sir I wrote you some two months since in regard to that little Judgment against Price and myself as Security. I have heard nothing in reply. I now propose to pay you a part of the Judgment---say $150. Dollars. and the bal. in a year from the date of the Judgment, without the expence of a sale. It is hard enough these time to have to pay, security debts with as little costs as [possible?]. I would gladly pay it all off now but I cant do it. Please to let me hear from you in reply, and say when you will probably be at home, as I want to consult with you about some business matters soon. your Friend K H Fell <hr /> I close with the within proposal---that is pay $150 now, & Execution [staid?] a year from date of judgment, at which time I have your word that the remainder will be paid. Think I will see you at Bloomington in two or three days. If not I will write again. Yours as ever A. Lincoln A Lincoln July 8/59 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 23 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300021 T1859.07.08 207695 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Kersey H. Fell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-07-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Kersey H. Fell of Bloomington writes to inform Abraham Lincoln that he is unable to discharge the whole debt he owes and suggests a schedule of payment. Lincoln, who won a case for Fell, writes and signs a note on the reverse side of the letter approving the plan proposed, as "I have your word that the remainder will be paid." Kersey Fell wass a lawyer and brother of Jesse Fell who launched Lincoln's presidential campaign. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp. 2:17. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 8th 1859. Honl. A. Lincoln Dear Sir I wrote you some two months since in regard to that little Judgment against Price and myself as Security. I have heard nothing in reply. I now propose to pay you a part of the Judgment---say $150. Dollars. and the bal. in a year from the date of the Judgment, without the expence of a sale. It is hard enough these time to have to pay, security debts with as little costs as [possible?]. I would gladly pay it all off now but I cant do it. Please to let me hear from you in reply, and say when you will probably be at home, as I want to consult with you about some business matters soon. your Friend K H Fell <hr /> I close with the within proposal---that is pay $150 now, & Execution [staid?] a year from date of judgment, at which time I have your word that the remainder will be paid. Think I will see you at Bloomington in two or three days. If not I will write again. Yours as ever A. Lincoln A Lincoln July 8/59 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fd211600b3071686cb61eb75c9be9244.pdf 4d5f1528ab5349d7633f38fdc117b13d Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300052 T1860.02.13 97503 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Affidavit in Columbus Machine Manufacturing Co. et al. v. E. R. Ulrich & Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-02-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes an affidavit of non-residency in Columbus Machine Manufacturing Co. et al. v. E. R. Ulrich et al. endorsed by Wm. D. Ewing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a18deca088adedb434735bc99a95b7f9.pdf fa7fdb0e3f2a31b7953154a4deee381a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John E. Laughery ads Michael Henrichsen And the said defendant comes and defends this wrong and trying, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio non because he says the said plaintiff's declaration, and the matters and things therein contained, in manner and form as the same are therein stated and set forth, are not sufficient in law for the said plaintiff to have and maintain his said action; and this the defendant is ready to verify, wherefore &c Lincoln & Herndon, p. a. <hr /> John E. Laughery ads Demurrer Michael Henricksen Filed March 19/60 G.C. Websters Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 16 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300053 T1860.03.19 3554 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Demurrer in Henrichsen v. Laughery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-03-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes and submits his demurrer on behalf of John E. Laughery who is accused by Michael Henrichsen of stealing a cow. Henrichsen sues Laughery for slander. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John E. Laughery ads Michael Henrichsen And the said defendant comes and defends this wrong and trying, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio non because he says the said plaintiff's declaration, and the matters and things therein contained, in manner and form as the same are therein stated and set forth, are not sufficient in law for the said plaintiff to have and maintain his said action; and this the defendant is ready to verify, wherefore &c Lincoln & Herndon, p. a. <hr /> John E. Laughery ads Demurrer Michael Henricksen Filed March 19/60 G.C. Websters Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f6c0a55228a7332615b44415c5a0cca2.pdf f60cb3fff3c5b683917bdf6aa4c339a9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private A Lincoln Springfield, Ills. June 26, 1860 Hon. J. R. Giddings. My dear Sir Yours of June 19th was received in due course, and its receipt would have been sooner acknowledged but for illness in my family. The suggestions you make are very important, and are duly appreciated by me. If I fail, it will be for lack of ability, and not of purpose. Your note, sent by Mr. Tuck, was received, and answered; but as you make no mention of my answer, I fear you did not receive it. Mrs. L. joins me in remembrance and good wishes for you. Yours very truly A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300023 T1860.06.26 201390 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to J. R. Giddings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-06-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln replies to a June 19, 1860, letter from Joshua R. Giddings, an Ohio abolitionist congressman. Lincoln apoligizes for his failure to make his reply earlier due to illness in the family. Lincoln agrees that the suggestions Giddings made in his letter are important and he appreciates them. He writes that "If I fail, it will be for lack of ability, and not of purpose." Mr. Tuck sent Lincoln a note written by Giddings which Lincoln answered; but since Giddings did not mention the reply, Lincoln is afraid that he did not receive it. According to Basler 4:80-81: Giddings' letter of June 19 suggested that Lincoln follow the example set by John Quincy Adams in not answering any questions upon which he was expected to act as president until he was elected, and further that he should say to applicants for office that at the proper time he would select his cabinet and leave each secretary responsible for appointments in his department. The letter is marked private in the top left corner. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler 4:80-81 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private A Lincoln Springfield, Ills. June 26, 1860 Hon. J. R. Giddings. My dear Sir Yours of June 19th was received in due course, and its receipt would have been sooner acknowledged but for illness in my family. The suggestions you make are very important, and are duly appreciated by me. If I fail, it will be for lack of ability, and not of purpose. Your note, sent by Mr. Tuck, was received, and answered; but as you make no mention of my answer, I fear you did not receive it. Mrs. L. joins me in remembrance and good wishes for you. Yours very truly A. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20