Decree in Ex parte Lewis, [Law papers].

Document signed by Judge David Davis regarding the estate of Christian Nudson, in which Lincoln's name appears as guardian for Lena Nudson.
Summary: At the time of his death in 1855, Christian Nudson owed debts totaling $262.42. Lewis, the administrator of Nudson's estate, petitioned the court to allow him to sell fifteen acres of the estate's land in Sangamon County, Illinois, to pay the debts of the estate. The court appointed Lincoln as guardian ad litem for Nudson's minor heir. The court granted the petition and ordered Lewis to sell the fifteen acres. Lewis sold the land to Canedy for $435.