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Subpoena in Chancery in Yocum et al. v. Yocum et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death, Jacob Yocum owned 521 acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Jacob Yocum's widow Mary Yocum had not yet received her dower. William Yocum and some of Jacob Yocum's other ... More

Bill in Chancery in Roll v. Lasswell, [Law papers].

Summary: Jacob Roll sold Lasswell thirty-one acres of timber land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Lasswell gave Jacob Roll several promissory notes but failed to pay. Jacob Roll and the administrator of Jacob Rol... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Bill for Divorce in Graham v. Graham, [Law papers].

Summary: Almira Graham retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued James Graham for divorce on the grounds of cruelty and adultery with Amanda Kelly. She also requested custody of their one child. Almira Graham claim... More

Summons in McAtee et al. v. Enyert, [Law papers].

Praecipe in Tipton v. Browning, [Law papers].

Summary: Browning allegedly seduced fourteen-year-old Mary Tipton, and she gave birth to an illegitimate child. David Tipton retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Browning for seduction because Tipton lost the ... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Sangamon County, Illinois, [Law papers...

Summary: Before his death, William Porter sold a lot in Springfield, Illinois, which Sangamon County eventually purchased and on which it built the courthouse. Margaret Porter, William Porter's widow, had not r... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Sangamon County, Illinois, [Law papers...

Summary: Before his death, William Porter sold a lot in Springfield, Illinois, which Sangamon County eventually purchased and on which it built the courthouse. Margaret Porter, William Porter's widow, had not r... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Sangamon County, Illinois, [Law papers...

Summary: Before his death, William Porter sold a lot in Springfield, Illinois, which Sangamon County eventually purchased and on which it built the courthouse. Margaret Porter, William Porter's widow, had not r... More

Bill to Correct Deed in Gillett v. Henrietta et ux, [Law papers].

Summary: Gillett bought 320 acres of land from William Henrietta and his wife Elizabeth Henrietta for $400. After the transfer of land, Gillett noticed a mistake in the deed from Henrietta. The deed designated ... More

Bill of Complaint in McDaniel v. Thomas, [Law papers].

Summary: McDaniel sold 117 acres of land to Thomas for $3,000. Thomas paid $300 down and gave McDaniel three promissory notes for the balance. After Thomas failed to pay the notes, McDaniel retained Lincoln and... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Porter, [Law papers].

Summary: Before William Porter's death, he sold 134 acres of land and one lot to Andrew Porter. Margaret Porter, William Porter's widow, had not released her right to dower in the property. Margaret Porter reta... More

Petition for Partition in Black & Black v. Black et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death in 1851, Thomas Black owned 312 acres of land. Three of Thomas Black's heirs owed his estate money. John Black and Carter Black, two of the heirs, retained Lincoln and Herndon ... More

Letter to Remsburg from W. H. Herndon, September 10, 1887.

Subpoena in Chancery in Yocum et al. v. Yocum et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death, Jacob Yocum owned 521 acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Jacob Yocum's widow Mary Yocum had not yet received her dower. William Yocum and some of Jacob Yocum's other ... More

Subpoena in Chancery in Gillman v. Gillman, [Law papers].

Summary: Susanna Gillman retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Benjamin Gillman for divorce on the grounds of habitual drunkenness and desertion. Benjamin Gillman failed to appear, and the court ruled for Susan... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Jones v. Freeman et ux, [Law papers].

Summary: Alexander Freeman purchased some land from Jones. Freeman gave Jones two promissory notes for $500 each as payment and secured the notes with a mortgage on the property. After Freeman failed to pay, Jo... More

Declaration in School Commissioner for use of inhabitants of township ...

Summary: The school commissioner, for the use of the inhabitants of Township 13 North, Range 1 West, retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Baker, Northcutt, and Porter to collect a $100 promissory note. Baker a... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Jesse W. Weik's Lecture on Lincoln. Press Notices.

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Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Porter, [Law papers].

Summary: Before William Porter's death, he sold 134 acres of land and one lot to Andrew Porter. Margaret Porter, William Porter's widow, had not released her right to dower in the property. Margaret Porter reta... More

Petition for Partition in McDaniel v. Schwarberg et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Narcissa McDaniel, by her guardian Browning, retained Lincoln and Herndon and petitioned the circuit court to partition Eliza McDaniel's estate among her heirs. The court ordered the partition of one l... More

[Law papers] Letter to William H. Herndon, Esq. From W. D., July 31, 1...

Subpoena in Chancery in Gillman v. Gillman, [Law papers].

Summary: Susanna Gillman retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Benjamin Gillman for divorce on the grounds of habitual drunkenness and desertion. Benjamin Gillman failed to appear, and the court ruled for Susan... More

Declaration, Praecipe in Faith v. Vandeveer, [Law papers].

Summary: Faith retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Vandeveer to recover a horse, seeking $100 in damages. Faith claimed that he owned the horse and that Vandeveer refused to return it. The court dismissed the... More

Replication in Welles et al. v. Welles et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Charles R. Welles and Carter bought forty acres of land from Rogers, who conveyed the land to Welles only. Welles and Carter planned to donate part of the land to the G... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Amended Bill in Kingsbury v. Shelton et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Shelton and Tharp gave Fullenwider a promissory note for $1,500, and Shelton secured the note with a mortgage on eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Fullenwider assigned the note and mor... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Petition for Partition in Black & Black v. Black et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death in 1851, Thomas Black owned 312 acres of land. Three of Thomas Black's heirs owed his estate money. John Black and Carter Black, two of the heirs, retained Lincoln and Herndon ... More

Petition for Partition in McDaniel v. Schwarberg et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Narcissa McDaniel, by her guardian Browning, retained Lincoln and Herndon and petitioned the circuit court to partition Eliza McDaniel's estate among her heirs. The court ordered the partition of one l... More

Bill in Chancery in Roll v. Lasswell, [Law papers].

Summary: Jacob Roll sold Lasswell thirty-one acres of timber land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Lasswell gave Jacob Roll several promissory notes but failed to pay. Jacob Roll and the administrator of Jacob Rol... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Jones v. Freeman et ux, [Law papers].

Summary: Alexander Freeman purchased some land from Jones. Freeman gave Jones two promissory notes for $500 each as payment and secured the notes with a mortgage on the property. After Freeman failed to pay, Jo... More

Bill of Complaint in McDaniel v. Thomas, [Law papers].

Summary: McDaniel sold 117 acres of land to Thomas for $3,000. Thomas paid $300 down and gave McDaniel three promissory notes for the balance. After Thomas failed to pay the notes, McDaniel retained Lincoln and... More

Bill of Complaint in McDaniel v. Thomas, [Law papers].

Summary: McDaniel sold 117 acres of land to Thomas for $3,000. Thomas paid $300 down and gave McDaniel three promissory notes for the balance. After Thomas failed to pay the notes, McDaniel retained Lincoln and... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Hoffman et al, [Law papers].

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Hoffman et al, [Law papers].

Amended Bill in Kingsbury v. Shelton et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Shelton and Tharp gave Fullenwider a promissory note for $1,500, and Shelton secured the note with a mortgage on eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Fullenwider assigned the note and mor... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Bill for Divorce in Graham v. Graham, [Law papers].

Summary: Almira Graham retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued James Graham for divorce on the grounds of cruelty and adultery with Amanda Kelly. She also requested custody of their one child. Almira Graham claim... More

Subpoena in Chancery in Yocum et al. v. Yocum et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death, Jacob Yocum owned 521 acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Jacob Yocum's widow Mary Yocum had not yet received her dower. William Yocum and some of Jacob Yocum's other ... More

Agreement in Klein v. Alton & Sangamon Railroad, [Law papers].

Summary: The Alton and Sangamon Railroad retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Klein to recover five installments due on his stock. Klein had purchased five shares at $100 per share, paid a $25 down payment, bu... More

Bill in Chancery in Roll v. Lasswell, [Law papers].

Summary: Jacob Roll sold Lasswell thirty-one acres of timber land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Lasswell gave Jacob Roll several promissory notes but failed to pay. Jacob Roll and the administrator of Jacob Rol... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Jones v. Freeman et ux, [Law papers].

Summary: Alexander Freeman purchased some land from Jones. Freeman gave Jones two promissory notes for $500 each as payment and secured the notes with a mortgage on the property. After Freeman failed to pay, Jo... More

Forgery by Joseph Cosey of a manuscript document purportedly signed by...

Plea of trespass and replevin supposedly filed by Abraham Lincoln as attorney for the plaintiff in the Circuit Court of McLean County, Illinois.

Bill of Complaint in Keys v. Keys et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Isaac Keys died in 1848. In his will, he left particular items of personal property and real property to his heirs. All of the property was distributed properly except for one tract of land. Isaac Keys... More

Bill of Complaint in Keys v. Keys et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Isaac Keys died in 1848. In his will, he left particular items of personal property and real property to his heirs. All of the property was distributed properly except for one tract of land. Isaac Keys... More

Abraham Lincoln. Miss Ann Rutledge. New Salem. Pioneering, and the poe...

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Mrs. Lincoln's denial, and what she says.

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Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Herndon v. Dade & Jones, [Law papers].

Summary: Dade gave Archer Herndon, William Herndon's father, a promissory note for $400, and secured the note with a mortgage on more than eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois, and a partial lot in... More

Petition for Partition in Black & Black v. Black et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death in 1851, Thomas Black owned 312 acres of land. Three of Thomas Black's heirs owed his estate money. John Black and Carter Black, two of the heirs, retained Lincoln and Herndon ... More

Summons in McAtee et al. v. Enyert, [Law papers].

[Law papers] Letter to William H. Herndon, Esq. From W. D., July 31, 1...

Bill in Chancery in Roll v. Lasswell, [Law papers].

Summary: Jacob Roll sold Lasswell thirty-one acres of timber land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Lasswell gave Jacob Roll several promissory notes but failed to pay. Jacob Roll and the administrator of Jacob Rol... More

Forgery by Joseph Cosey of a manuscript document purportedly signed by...

Plea of trespass and replevin supposedly filed by Abraham Lincoln as attorney for the plaintiff in the Circuit Court of McLean County, Illinois.

Bill for Injunction in Crow v. Harlan et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Crow, the guardian of Mary Harlan, retained Lincoln and Herndon and petitioned the court to set aside dower and partition approximately 647 acres of Silas Harlan's estate among his heirs. However, befo... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Fremont ticket. [Illinois campaign ticket]

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Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Herndon v. Dade & Jones, [Law papers].

Summary: Dade gave Archer Herndon, William Herndon's father, a promissory note for $400, and secured the note with a mortgage on more than eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois, and a partial lot in... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Herndon v. Dade & Jones, [Law papers].

Summary: Dade gave Archer Herndon, William Herndon's father, a promissory note for $400, and secured the note with a mortgage on more than eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois, and a partial lot in... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Porter, [Law papers].

Summary: Before William Porter's death, he sold 134 acres of land and one lot to Andrew Porter. Margaret Porter, William Porter's widow, had not released her right to dower in the property. Margaret Porter reta... More

Petition for Partition in McDaniel v. Schwarberg et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Narcissa McDaniel, by her guardian Browning, retained Lincoln and Herndon and petitioned the circuit court to partition Eliza McDaniel's estate among her heirs. The court ordered the partition of one l... More

Demurrer in Swingley v. Pease, [Law papers].

Summary: Swingley sold Pease 220 acres of land for $6,600. Pease paid $1,000, and gave Swingley five promissory notes for the balance. Pease failed to pay the first note. Swingley claimed that Pease was cutting... More

Petition for Partition in Hall v. Lacy et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death, Mendish Lacy owned eighty-five acres of land, which he left to several heirs. Hall bought the interest of three of the heirs. Hall then retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued L... More

Answer in Clark v. Clark et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Edward Clark and his brother Philip Clark were involved in many business ventures together and some separately. Philip Clark lost a court judgment and feared that the court would sell his personal prop... More

Bill for Injunction in Crow v. Harlan et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Crow, the guardian of Mary Harlan, retained Lincoln and Herndon and petitioned the court to set aside dower and partition approximately 647 acres of Silas Harlan's estate among his heirs. However, befo... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Petition for Dower in Porter v. Hoffman et al, [Law papers].

The Lincoln memorial tablets in Springfield, Illinois. A History with ...

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Illinois Journal, [newspaper]. April 13, 1848.

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Bill for Divorce in Graham v. Graham, [Law papers].

Summary: Almira Graham retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued James Graham for divorce on the grounds of cruelty and adultery with Amanda Kelly. She also requested custody of their one child. Almira Graham claim... More

Letter to Remsburg from W. H. Herndon, September 10, 1887.

Petition for Partition in McDaniel v. Schwarberg et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Narcissa McDaniel, by her guardian Browning, retained Lincoln and Herndon and petitioned the circuit court to partition Eliza McDaniel's estate among her heirs. The court ordered the partition of one l... More

Demurrer in People v. Moore et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: In an original suit before the Illinois Supreme Court, the State of Illinois sued Moore and his eleven sureties to collect $200,000 for the breach of a tax collector's ... More

Declaration, Praecipe in Faith v. Vandeveer, [Law papers].

Summary: Faith retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Vandeveer to recover a horse, seeking $100 in damages. Faith claimed that he owned the horse and that Vandeveer refused to return it. The court dismissed the... More

Subpoena in Chancery in Yocum et al. v. Yocum et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death, Jacob Yocum owned 521 acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Jacob Yocum's widow Mary Yocum had not yet received her dower. William Yocum and some of Jacob Yocum's other ... More

Bill for Divorce in Berry v. Berry, [Law papers].

Summary: Benjamin Berry pleaded guilty in a forgery case, and the court sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. Sarah Berry retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Benjamin Berry for divorce on the grou... More

Bill for Divorce in Berry v. Berry, [Law papers].

Summary: Benjamin Berry pleaded guilty in a forgery case, and the court sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. Sarah Berry retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Benjamin Berry for divorce on the grou... More

Bill of Complaint in McDaniel v. Thomas, [Law papers].

Summary: McDaniel sold 117 acres of land to Thomas for $3,000. Thomas paid $300 down and gave McDaniel three promissory notes for the balance. After Thomas failed to pay the notes, McDaniel retained Lincoln and... More

Bill of Complaint in McDaniel v. Thomas, [Law papers].

Summary: McDaniel sold 117 acres of land to Thomas for $3,000. Thomas paid $300 down and gave McDaniel three promissory notes for the balance. After Thomas failed to pay the notes, McDaniel retained Lincoln and... More

Illinois Journal, [newspaper]. April 13, 1848.

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Bill for Injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al, [Law pape...

Summary: Connelly and Way retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Van de Velde, Kavanaugh, and Myers in an action for an injunction. Connelly and Way owned two lots with residences and out buildings in Herndon an... More

Agreement in Klein v. Alton & Sangamon Railroad, [Law papers].

Summary: The Alton and Sangamon Railroad retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Klein to recover five installments due on his stock. Klein had purchased five shares at $100 per share, paid a $25 down payment, bu... More

Demurrer in People v. Moore et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: In an original suit before the Illinois Supreme Court, the State of Illinois sued Moore and his eleven sureties to collect $200,000 for the breach of a tax collector's ... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Kingsbury v. Shelton et al, [Law papers]...

Summary: Shelton and Tharp gave Fullenwider a promissory note for $1,500, and Shelton secured the note with a mortgage on eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Fullenwider assigned the note and mor... More

Replication in Welles et al. v. Welles et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Charles R. Welles and Carter bought forty acres of land from Rogers, who conveyed the land to Welles only. Welles and Carter planned to donate part of the land to the G... More

Bill of Complaint in McDaniel v. Thomas, [Law papers].

Summary: McDaniel sold 117 acres of land to Thomas for $3,000. Thomas paid $300 down and gave McDaniel three promissory notes for the balance. After Thomas failed to pay the notes, McDaniel retained Lincoln and... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Bill of Complaint in Chatterton v. Hickox et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Alsop gave Stuart two promissory notes totaling $360.38 and secured the notes with a mortgage on two lots in Springfield, Illinois. Stuart and Edwards won a judgment for the St. Louis firm of Henry and... More

Illinois Journal, [newspaper]. April 13, 1848.

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Illinois Journal, [newspaper]. April 13, 1848.

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Bill for Divorce in Graham v. Graham, [Law papers].

Summary: Almira Graham retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued James Graham for divorce on the grounds of cruelty and adultery with Amanda Kelly. She also requested custody of their one child. Almira Graham claim... More

Declaration, Praecipe in Faith v. Vandeveer, [Law papers].

Summary: Faith retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Vandeveer to recover a horse, seeking $100 in damages. Faith claimed that he owned the horse and that Vandeveer refused to return it. The court dismissed the... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Kingsbury v. Shelton et al, [Law papers]...

Summary: Shelton and Tharp gave Fullenwider a promissory note for $1,500, and Shelton secured the note with a mortgage on eighty acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. Fullenwider assigned the note and mor... More