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81. Certificate of appointment of Hart Montgomery as Deputy Postmaster at Pekin Certificate of appointment of Hart Montgomery as Deputy Postmaster at PekinMontgomery, Hart; Postmasters--Selection and appointment--Illinois--Pekin; United States. President (1861-1865: Lincoln); United States. Dept. of StatePresident Lincoln appoints Montgomery Deputy Postmaster at Pekin, Illinois for a four year term. Lincoln and Secretary of State Seward sign the document.
82. Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, 1838Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Illinois--General AssemblyCharles R. Matheny, Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of Sangamon County, certifies that Abraham Lincoln was elected to the Illinois legislature from Sangamon County, according to the election r
83. Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, 1840Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Illinois--General AssemblyNoah Matheny, Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of Sangamon County, certifies that Abraham Lincoln was elected to the Illinois legislature from Sangamon County, according to the election returns
84. Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, 1836Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Illinois--General AssemblyCharles R. Matheny, Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of Sangamon County, certifies that Abraham Lincoln was elected to the Illinois legislature from Sangamon County, according to the election r
85. Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, Certificate of qualification, certifying Lincoln's election as representative to the General Assembly, 1834Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Illinois--General AssemblyCharles R. Matheny, Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of Sangamon County, certifies that Abraham Lincoln was elected to the Illinois legislature from Sangamon County, according to the election r
86. Checks received by Lincoln for service as a Representative in the General Assembly Checks received by Lincoln for service as a Representative in the General AssemblyIllinois--General Assembly; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865Photocopies and originals of checks received by Lincoln for service as a Represenative in the General Assembly.
87. Circuit court transcript in Wren v. Moss et al. Circuit court transcript in Wren v. Moss et al.Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Law Practice [ISHL]; Wren, Clarissa; Hart, Amaziah; Bobo, Sarah; Bobo, Nancy; Young, Richard M., 1798-1861; Frye, Smith; Moss, William S.; Wren, Thomas; Bobo, Leticia; Wren, Aquilla; Appellate procedure; Divorce; Marriage; Jury; Adultery; Alimony; Estates [Law]; Probate and practice; Wills; Executors and administrators; Women as litigantsThe transcript of the Peoria County Circuit Court proceedings of Aquilla Wren's suit against his wife, Clarissa Wren, for divorce contains a complete record of the 1843 case at the circuit court level
88. Connecticut resolutions on the subject of domestic slavery Connecticut resolutions on the subject of domestic slaveryConnecticut; Connecticut. Legislature; Connecticut--Politics and government--1835-1840; Slavery--United States; Abolitionists--United States; Illinois--9th General Assemby, 1836-1837This resolution, from the Connecticut House of Representatives, states that they consider the subject of domestic slavery in the Southern states is within the control of those States and that the fede
89. Cooper Institute speech Cooper Institute speechLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Cooper Insitute speech; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Oratory; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Views on slavery; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Political career before 1861; Speeches, addresses, etc., American--New York (State)--New York; Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtLincoln delivered this speech on February 27, 1860 at the Cooper Insitute in New York. It examined the views of the 39 framers of the Constitution on the question of controlling slavery in the territo
90. Correspondence between Robert T. Lincoln and Governor Richard Yates Correspondence between Robert T. Lincoln and Governor Richard YatesNational Lincoln Monument Association; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Monuments--Illinois--Springfield; Culver, James. S.; Beman, Solon Spencer, 1853-1914Correspondance between Robert Lincoln and Governor Richard Yates in 1901 regarding the remodeling of the Lincoln Tomb and other matters. Yates had written to Lincoln that the Commissioners of the Linc
91. Declaration in Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum Declaration in Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & VittumComplaints [Civil procedure]; Promissory notes; Atwood, James; Atwood, John M.; Atwood & Co. (Ill.); White, John P.; Shinn, John W.; Vittum, Daniel W.; Actions on the case; John W. Shinn & Co. (Ill.); Philadelphia (Ill.); Fulton County (Ill.); Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Law Practice [ISHL]Shinn & Vittum gave Atwood & Co. a promissory note for $762.36 but failed to pay. Atwood & Co. sued Shinn and Vittum in assumpsit seeking $1000 in damages. Declaration was filed May 10, 1838. Addition
92. Deposition in Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum Deposition in Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & VittumLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Law Practice [ISHL]; John W. Shinn & Co.; Shinn, John W.; Vittum, Daniel W.; Atwood & Co.; Atwood, James; Atwood, John M.; White, John P.; Depositions--Sangamon County (Ill.); Mifflin, DanielDaniel Mifflin states under oath that he is acquainted with the Atwood & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and that the members of the firm are James Atwood, John M. Atwood and John P. White. Include
93. Description of estray mare and appraisal Description of estray mare and appraisalHorses--Appraisal; Macon County (Ill.); Brown, Jonathan B.Appraisal of an estray (stray) mare taken up by Jonathan B. Brown of Macon County. It describes the mare as "four years old next spring and a bright bay 14 hands high - a small blaze and a strip in he
94. Endorsement of Antrim Campbell as a prosecuting attorney Endorsement of Antrim Campbell as a prosecuting attorneyEdwards, Ninian W., 1809-1889; Treat, Samuel H., 1811-1887; Hewett, Josephus; Walker, Cyrus; State's Attorney; First Judicial Circuit (Ill.); Springfield (Ill.)Endorsed by eight attorneys. One sheet, Lincoln's signature only. Also includes the letter of resignation of Josephus Hewett to Governor Duncan.
95. Fee bill, Joseph Kyle and John L. Sinnard Fee bill, Joseph Kyle and John L. SinnardKyle, Joseph; Linnard, John; Costs [Law]; Attorneys feesSinnard sued Kyle in an action of trespass on the case. Kyle retained Stuart and Lincoln and pleaded not guilty. Stuart and Lincoln received $20 for their legal service. Additional details about this
96. Governor Duncan's letter of transmittal on domestic slavery resolutions from other states Governor Duncan's letter of transmittal on domestic slavery resolutions from other statesIllinois. Legislature; Illinois--Politics and government--1835-1840; Slavery--United States; Illinois--9th General Assemby, 1836-1837; Illinois. Governor (1834-1838: Duncan)Governor Joseph Duncan transmits the reports and resolutions of several states (regarding the issue of domestic slavery) to the Illinois House of Representatives. [HJ 1836/37, p.134]
97. Guardian ad litem's answer in Rucker v. Early et al. Guardian ad litem's answer in Rucker v. Early et al.Guardians ad litem; Ciruit courts--Illinois; Sangamon County (Ill.); Real property; Early, Jacob M.; Early, Jacob M., Jr.; Early, George N.; Early, Catherine; Rucker, ThomasLogan writes the answer of Jacob M. Early, Jr., and George Early, infant heirs of Jacob M. Early who are being sued by Rucker to set aside a conveyance. The answer states that the defendants know noth
98. House joint resolution concerning purchase of unsold federal lands House joint resolution concerning purchase of unsold federal landsIllinois--11th General Assembly, First Session, 1838-1839; Resolutions, Legislative--Illinois; Land salesIllinois legislature resolves to purchase from the U. S. government all land not sold or disposed of within the state. Illinois proposes to pay twenty-five cents per acre. Two sheets, partially in Lin
99. Howorth et al. v. McCandless Howorth et al. v. McCandlessAppeal and writ of error--Illinois Supreme Court from lower courts; Churches--Commissioners, trustees, directors; Contracts--Breach of contract; Debtor and creditor; Labor; Negotiable instruments--Promissory notes; Settlements or agreed dismissals; Howorth, James F.; Allison, William; McCandless, William F.McCandless sued Howorth and Allison to collect two promissory notes totaling $329. Howorth and Allison pleaded that they executed the notes as trustees of the McDonough Presbyterian Church and not as
100. Illinois State Library register of book loans Illinois State Library register of book loansLogan, Stephen T. (Stephen Trigg), 1800-1880; Illinois State Library--Records and correspondance; Library circulation and loansThe register lists books borrowed from the Illinois State Library. Each entry includes the loan date, return date, book title or description, and name of borrower. Lincoln signs for Logan on the first

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