Abraham Lincoln Collection: Legal Papers
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Abraham Lincoln Collection, spanning the dates ca. 1839-1865, (with some undated material) consists of divisional groupings of material, such as the Presidential Papers, Legal Papers, etc. The bulk of the material spans the dates 1844-1865. The manuscript sources are cited and summarized in this guide, with an index. In addition to the listed and related source, ninety-seven (97) reels of microfilm of the Abraham Lincoln Papers (Library of Congress) are available for research. Other resources include approximately 10,000 books, vertical file material, pamphlets, sheet music, broadsides, scrapbooks, photographs, and newspapers: the vast majority on the subjects of Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War.
The nucleus of the collection consists of the various papers, among them are the Legal Papers, consisting of more than 150 items. They originated circa 1839-1861 and include undated material. Significant among the other series are the Presidential Papers, comprised of both incoming and outgoing correspondence, memorandums, and other documents associated with President Lincoln. The inclusive date ranges are from December 1860 to March 1865 and include some undated material. Some of the documents originated while Lincoln was President- elect and are included in this series; altogether, the series contains over 70 items. The Personal Papers consists of only 4 items and range from circa 1849 to 1860. A Miscellaneous series (1853-1865; n.d.) is comprised of an eclectic group of Lincoln-related items, including a deed for a lot in the town of Lincoln, Sangamon County, Illinois (1853); a check written to Lincoln and Lamon (1854); a personal check issued by A. Lincoln, in the amount of $4,800.00, which historians say was for the purpose of dividing the cash with his law partner, Herndon; a wax imprint (personal seal of President Lincoln); various poems and proclamations in commemoration of President Lincoln; various autographs of Abraham Lincoln; and an issue of the New York Daily Tribune (May 6, 1865) carrying news of the assassination. The Ephemera includes, but is not limited to, campaign ribbons and two authentic theatre tickets from Ford's Theatre that are dated April 14, 1865, the evening of Lincoln's assassination, and March 27, 1865.
Dates
- ca. 1839-1865
- Majority of material found within 1844-1865
Extent
From the Collection: 58.87 Cubic Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Content Index
Comprised of document that are chiefly associated with Lincoln, the attorney, in various partnerships, including those with John Todd Stuart, Stephen T. Logan, and William H. Herndon.
A=autograph (written by hand), D=document, S=signed, AL=Abraham Lincoln, WHH=William H. Herndon, JTS=John Todd Stuart, STL=Stephen T. Logan, DD=David Davis, SHT=Samuel H. Treat
80-2515 Declaration (incomplete) in the case of Alton & Sangamon Railroad Company v. James A. Barret, Nov. Term, 1851. AD/AL, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This is an autographed document written by Abraham Lincoln. It pertains to a "plea of assumpsit on the case." Circuit Court of Sangamon County.
80-1519 Court orders in four cases: Applegate v. Jackson; Jackson v. Applegate; Lockridge v. Foster et al.; and D.B. Ayers v. Payne & Thomas, n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to court orders in four cases, n.d. [Dec. 1842, Sangamon Circuit Court] Two pencilled notations refer to "Log[an] & Lin[coln]."
80-1518 Court order in the case of Wm. Backenstos v. John [N.] Freeman, n.d. [Mar. 26, 1847] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Abraham Lincoln as attorney for the defendant in Backenstos v. Freeman, n.d. [Mar. 26, 1847, Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-1554 Decree for divorce in the case of Lydia Bates v. Asa Bates, n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Decree for divorce, [Sangamon Circuit Court]. William H. Herndon is the attorney representing the plaintiff.
80-1438 Decree in the case of John Bennett v. Lucinda Bennett, n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Decree in the case of Bennett v. Bennett, n.d.
80-1553 Decree in the case of Josiah T. Betts v. Wm. Porter and Harvey Russell, [Mar. 23, 1847]. AD, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) A court decree in the case of Josiah T. Betts v. Wm. Porter and Harvey Russell. One of the defendants, William Porter, has signed his consent to the decree.
80-1546 Contingency fee agreement in the case of Perry Blackburn v. Laban Buoy, Adm., Feb. 11, 1853. DS, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to a contract between Lincoln & Lamon and Perry Blackburn. Lincoln & Lamon represent the plaintiff, Blackburn. Signed by Blackburn.
80-1381 Bond filed Apr. 28, 1847, Sangamon Circuit Court. DS/Cook and Hickox, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Relates that Eli Cook was "on the 19th day of April, A.D., 1847 elected Mayor of the City of Springfield." A $500 bond is made for performance of duty.
80-1558 Court order in the case of Broadwell et al. v. Broadwell et al., n.d. AD/ 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) Court order in the case of Broadwell et al. v. Broadwell et al., not dated. From the collection of J. Ackerman Coles.
80-1354 Decree in the case of Charles Broadwell v. Ira Sanford et al., July 29, 1844. AD, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) This decree, in chancery pertains to a Sangamon County Circuit court case (Broadwell v. Sanford et al.) July 29, 1844. From the collection of Carl W. Schaefer.
80-1545 Court order in the case of Bryan v. Wash, n.d. AD, 1 p. This case was represented by Logan & Lincoln acting for the defendant, n.d.
80-1339 Copy of order (incomplete) in the case of Robert Burns et al. v. Sylvester Ford et al., n.d. AD, 1 p. Copy of order is missing, it is superimposed (in reverse) on backside of label. Pertains to the Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d.
80-1378 Final order in the case of Robert Burns et al. v. Sylvester Ford et al., June 5, 1841. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This final order is certified by J.M. Eastham, clerk, June 5, 1841. In the case, Abraham Lincoln represented the complainants, and James Shields represented the defendants. From the Collection of Foreman M. Lebold.
80-1352 Court order in the case of John Calhoun v. Wharton Ransdell, [1840]. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Petition for injunction. In the case, Ransdell v. Calhoun, John T. Stuart and Abraham Lincoln represented the plaintif.
80-1503 Court order in the case of Calhoun v. Warner & Gros, n.d. [Aug. 2, 1845] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery. In Calhoun v. Warner & Gros, Lincoln was the attorney for the complainant, and Stephen T. Logan represented Warner, n.d. [Aug 2, 1845, Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-1550 Court order in the case of Samuel W. Caruthers v. William Newell, Mar. Term 1851. ADS/DD, 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) Judge David Davis, Eight Judicial Circuit, denies a motion to amend the record in Caruthers v. Newell, Sangamon Circuit Court, March Term, 1851. J.L. Conkling, attorney for the plaintiff.
80-1549 Court orders in five cases: City of Springfield v. H.H. Duncan and Co.; Gibbs v. Doellum; Throckmorton and Everett v. Doellum; Lekue? et al. v. County of Menard; and City of Springfield v. Hickox et al. [Nov. 1844] AD, 2 pp. Court orders in five cases: City of Springfield v. H.H. Duncan and Co.; Gibbs v. Doellum; Throckmorton and Everett v. Doellum; Lekue? et al. v. County of Menard; and City of Springfield v. Hickox et al. Pencilled notations relate three of them to Lincoln.
80-1509 Praecipe in the case of Clinton v. Morris, circa Nov. 1860. ADS/WHH, 1 p. An autograph document signed by W[illiam] H. Herndon, advising the Sheriff to return the plaintiff's execution and await further orders.
80-1513 Court order in the case of Hugh K. Cooper v. Israel W. Crosby and Silas W. Robbins, n.d. [Nov. 14, 1846] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Lincoln & Herndon are noted in this court order in chancery. Lincoln & Herndon are the attorneys for the complainant.
80-1388 Affidavit of Eli K. Crothers, Sept. 10, 1856. AD/AL? 2 pp. (1 pc.) Signed "Crothers," but appears to be written in Lincoln's hand. It gives Crothers' reasons justifying continuance. Sept. 10, 1856, McLean County.
80-1544 Two court orders: Curran v. Chatterton and Blankenship v. [Centre], circa 1844. AD, 1 p. Two court orders wherein Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln represent the plaintiffs.
80-1524 Court order in the case of Curran v. Chatterton, n.d. AD, 1 p. Court order in Curran v. Chatterton, n.d. [Sangamon Circuit Court].
80-1533 Court order in the case of William Dickey v. Edward K. Rogers, July Term 1843. AD, 3 pp. (2 pc.) An "agreed case" in the case of William Dickey v. Edward K. Rogers in the Sangamon Circuit Court, during the July Term, 1843. Notated in pencil "Lincoln for Dickey in Supreme Court in 1845, 6 Ill., 637."
80-1351 Court order in the case of Joshua Dillon v. Elias Lake, n.d. [1844] AD, 1 p. (1 folio pc.) Court order in a case represented by the attorneys Logan & Lincoln, who represented the complainant Joshua Dillon.
80-1512 Court order (copy) in the case of Attitta Earmest v. Peter Earmest et al., n.d. [Dec. 1850] AD, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) This is a copy of an order certified by Benj. Talbot, Clk. on Dec. 9, 1850. Pertains to a petition for dower.
80-2886 Legal papers relating to Samuel G. Fleming vs. Thomas P. Rogers & Eli R. Crothers: the "Chicken Bone Case." 92 pages When the case began circa Apr. 1856, Lincoln was one of six defense lawyers in Fleming v. Rogers and Crothers. The legal papers include praecipes for witnesses, affadivits, summons. Includes a signed certificate by Thos. S. Allison, Secy. of State (N.J.)
80-1463 Court order in the case of Nathan Fletcher v. Job L. Fletcher et al., n.d. [Nov. Term 1846] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to a case (Fletcher v. Fletcher et al.) in the circuit court of Sangamon County, in chancery, during Nov. Term, 1846. The attorneys Lincoln & Herndon are mentioned as the attorneys for the complainant.
80-0118 Three pleas in the case of Force v. Mills, filed Apr. 27, 1859. ADS/WHH, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Three pleas in Force v. Mills, filed Apr. 27, 1859. Lincoln & Herndon are the attorneys for the defendant. Autograph document signed in William H. Herndon's hand, April Term 1859.
80-1422 Court order in the case of Winthrop S. Gilman et al. v. Elizabeth Hamilton et al., n.d. [Mar. 24, 1852] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, in the case of Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al. Signed " D. Davis."
80-1501 Court order in the case of Winthrop S. Gilman et al. v. Elizabeth Hamilton et. al., Nov. 25, 1851. AD, 3 pp. (1folio pc.) Notated that it is "to be entered as of the 25th of November 1857." It refers to Lincoln & Smith "for the complainants."
80-1502 Court order in the case of Winthrop S. Gilman et al. v. Elizabeth Hamilton et al. [Sangamon Circuit Court] Sept. 3, 1851. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This court order, in chancery, is endorsed by "D. Davis." Sangamon Circuit Court, Sept. 3, 1851.
80-1434 Praecipe in the case of William Goodacre v. Abner Smith, filed Aug. 16, 1839. ADS/AL, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This autograph document is written and signed "Stuart & Lincoln." It states "the clerk of the Sangamon Circuit Court wil i[ss]ue proce[ss] on the above case returnable to the next term of said court." Re: trespass vi et amis, damage of $500.
80-0127 Praecipe in the case of Nicholas Groesbeck v. Great Western Railroad Co., n.d. ADS/WHH, 2 pp. (1 pc.) States that the Clerk of Sangamon Circuit Court "will please issue summons." Signed "Lincoln & Herndon."
80-1437 Two court orders, n.d. AD, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) Cases involve Henry H. Hall v. David M. [?] et al., and Hall et al. v. [?]. n.d.
80-1559 Court order on appeal in the case of A.G. Henry v. Josiah Wickersham, n.d. AD, 2 pp. Pertains to a court order on appear in the case of A.G. Henry v. Josiah Wickersham, [Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d.]
80-1460 Court order in the case of Archer G. Herndon v. Garret Elkin et al., n.d [circa 1842] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order pertaining to a case involving William H. Herndon's father [Apr. 11, 1842]. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for the complainant (Archer G. Herndon).
80-1540 Decree (copy) in the case of John Husbands v. Sarah Husbands et al., Apr. 17, 1850. AD, 4 pp., (1 folio pc.) This is a copy of the decree in the court case of Husbands v. Husbands et al. It was certified by B. Talbott, clerk.
80-2180.2 Praecipe in the case of Alexander B. Irvin v. Nathan S. Purviance, filed Apr. 9, 1861. ADS, 2 pp. Praecipe [assumpsit] in the case of Irvin v. Purviance, Sangamon County Circuit Court, filed Apr. 9, 1861.
80-1548 Court order in the case of Felicite Kane v. Wm. L. May and Marvellous Eastham, [Dec. 1, 1841] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Logan & Lincoln represent the defendants in Kane v. May and Eastham. The court orders the plaintiff to have judgment for the damages listed in the declaration. This assumpsit suit is regarding a "negro girl" Berenice and her child.
80-1547 Court order in the case of Felicite P. Kane v. Wm. L. May and Marvellous Eastham, n.d. AD, 1 p. Logan & Lincoln, represent the defendant. Copy? of a court order in the case of Felicite P. Kane v. Wm. L. May and Marcellus Eastham.
80-1525 Deposition of Henry Kelley in the case of Elizabeth Kelley v. Henry T. Kelley, Dec. 12, 1856. DS, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) Deposition of Henry Kelley is taken in a divorce case (Kelley v. Kelley), signed H. Kelly but may be written in William H. Herndon's hand. Filed Dec. 12, 1856, Sangamon Circuit Court.
80-1557 Decree in the case of Wm. B. Kirk v. John B. Broadwell, [Mar. Term, 1847]. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) A decree in chancery, to settle a partnership concern, of the March term of the Sangamon Circuit Court.
80-1508 Court order in the case of Klein v. Francis, Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d. [Aug. Term] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order pertaining to the case of Klein v. Francis, Sheriff. Notated "August Term, Sang[amon] Cir[cuit] Court."
80-1435 Court order in the case of James L. Lamb v. Virgil Hickox et al., n.d. [Mar. 1846] AD, 2 pp. ( 1 pc.) This court order pertains to Lamb v. Hickox et al., a case where Lincoln represented the defendants, circa Mar. 1846.
80-0100 Declaration in the case of John N. Lane & Willoughby Webb v. John B. Weber, [July Term, 1839] ADS/AL, 2 pp. Declaration in a case represented by Stuart & Lincoln for the plaintiff, in Sangamon Circuit Court, [July Term, 1839]. Written and signed by Abraham Lincoln.
80-1552 Court orders in six cases, [1842]. AD, 2 pp. ( 1 pc.) Court orders in six cases, [1842]. Four of the cases involve the State Bank. Notated in pencil "Log. and Lin. for St. Bank, Nov. 30, 1842."AD, 2 pp. ( 1 pc.)
80-1520 Court orders in two cases: Lewis et al. v. Broadwell; and Tinsley v. Peck & Whitney, [Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d.]. AD, 1 p. Both are assumpsit, and relate to cases represented by Logan & Lincoln, n.d., [Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-1538 Court order in the case of [Thomas] Lewis v. Broadwell et al., [Nov. 16, 1843]. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln are attorneys for the defendant in Lewis v. Broadwell et al. Notated in pencil " Nov. 16, 1843 Log. & Lin. for Def."
80-0101 Fee check for the case of A. Lincoln v. Il. Central RR Co., dated Aug. 31, 1857. Check for Abraham Lincoln's fee in a McLean County tax case.
80-1532 List of Bailiffs attending Logan Circuit Court, Sept. Term 1859. DS/DD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Judge David Davis, Eighth Judicial Circuit attests to services of Sheriff's Bailiffs, September Term, Logan Circuit Court, 1859. Signed by Judge Davis, Oct. 1, 1859.
80-1529 List of Sheriff's Bailiffs attending March Term, Logan Circuit Court, 1859. DS/DD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Judge David Davis, Eighth Judicial Circuit, attests to the services of Sheriff's Bailiff's, March Term, Logan Circuit Court, 1859. Signed by the sheriff and D[avid] Davis.
80-1521 Court order in the case of Simeon Ryder v. David Stringer et al., n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, that relates to a case that Logan & Lincoln represented, n.d. [Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-0098 Praecipe in the case of the School Commissioners (Sangamon Co.) v. Maurice Doyle et al., n.d. [Nov. Term 1843] ADS/STL, 2 pp. Issue for summons in a case represented by Logan & Lincoln for the plaintiff. Written and signed by Stephen T. Logan.
80-1421 Receipt of the Shocky estate, filed July 24, 1862. ADS/WHH, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Receipt in the amount of $6.44, filed July 24, 1862. Signed "Lincoln & Herndon" on the front, with notation "Lincoln & Herndon" on reverse side. Autograph document signed by William H. Herndon.
80-1526 Receipt on behalf of the Shocky estate, dated Aug. 16, 1862. ADS/WHH, 1 p. William H. Herndon acknowledges receipt of $5.92 on behalf of an estate, dated Aug. 16, 1862. Lincoln & Herndon written on reverse. Filed May 22, 1863, [Sangamon Circuit Court].
80-1464 Court order in the case of Spear, Adm. v. [Morton] and Lewis, n.d. [Nov. 30, 1841] AD, 1 p. "In covenant" is cited on the document, and mentions the "Supreme Court." Lincoln was the attorney for the plaintiff. From the collection of Foreman M. Lebold.
80-1517 Court order in the case of State Bank of Illinois v. Wm F. Elkin & Condell Jones & Co., n.d. [1842-43] ADS/SHT, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, and represented, in part, by Lincoln for the defendants, n.d. [1842-43] Autograph document written and signed by Samuel H. Treat (Judge), Sangamon Circuit Court.
80-2180.1 Narration, note, and bond for costs in the case of Wm. Tanner v. Henry Tanner, Christian Circuit Court, Oct. Term, 1854. ADS/WHH, 4 pp. (2 pcs.) Handwritten document signed by W[illiam] H. Herndon pertaining to the court case of Tanner v. Tanner. Filed Oct. 17, 1854. Includes a note.
80-1542 Court order in the case of Taylor v. Taylor, [Mar. 28, 1844]. AD, 1 p. Logan & Lincoln are representing the defendant in Taylor v. Taylor et al., an assumpsit suit. Pertains to Taylor's petition to sell real estate.
80-1372 A decree on petition in the case of James Thaxton et al. v. James Dunn et al., AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) A decree on petition for an estate settlement, circa Nov. 1850. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for complainant in Thaxton et al. v. Dunn et al., a case that is stricken from docket.
80-1530 Court order in the case of The People v. Michael Hill. AD, 1 p. The court order pertains to the release of the defendant from jail, who had been indicted on a charge of manslaughter.
80-1504 Court order in the case of Wm. Thomas, Adm. for Jos. Duncan v. Wm. Willson, circa 1846. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This court order pertains to the case of Wm. Thomas, Adm. for Jos Duncan v. Wm. Willson. Notation in pencil "Nov. 20, 1846."
80-1556 Court order in the case of Michael Thompson et ux v. John B. Broadwell et al. Filed Nov. 20, 1846. DS, 2 pp. A court order that was filed Nov. 20, 1846. Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln are representing the defendant.
80-1436 Decree in the case of Michael Thompson et ux. v. John P. Broadwell et al., n.d. AD, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) Decree in the case of Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al., n.d.
80-1420 Court order in the case of S. M. Tinsley and Co. v. Thomas Smedley, July Term, 1846. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order "to amend [the complainants] bill."
80-1386 Court order in the case of Trailor & Myers v. Cyrus G. Saunders, n.d. [Nov. 18, 1841] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to a garnishee in a case (Trailor and Myers v. Saunders) that was represented by Logan & Lincoln for the plaintiffs. Pencilled notation "Nov. 18, 1841 Log. & Lin. for comp."
80-1543 Court order in the case of Urguhart v. Gray, circa 1843. AD, 1 p. An assumpsit in the case of Urguhart v. Gray, where Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln are the attorneys for the defendant.
80-1507 Court order in the case of George Waggoner v. William Porter, Edward H. Sparrow, Hosea Jackson & James Dorell, n.d. [Apr. 2, 1842] AD/SHT, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, referring to the deposition of Porter. In the case of Waggoner v. Porter et al., Lincoln represented the complainant, n.d. [Sangamon Circuit Court] Written, but unsigned, in the hand of Samuel H. Treat, Judge.
80-0097 Court order in the case of Susan Wallace v. James Wallace, n.d. [Nov. 15, 1841] Petition for divorce in the case of Wallace v. Wallace, n.d. [Nov. 15, 1841] The attorneys Logan & Lincoln represented the plaintiff.
80-1505 Court order in four cases, Thos. Watkins v. John White …, [Feb. 1843], AD, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) Pertains to four cases, among them Watkins v. White, a case that was submitted to court by Abraham Lincoln as attorney for the appellant on Feb. 13, 1843.
80-1373 Court order in the case of Wm. Watson and Thos. Moffett v. Charles Gardner et al., circa 1851. AD, 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) A bill for injunction in the case of Watson and Moffett v. Gardner et al., circa 1851. The case in point was appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court by Logan & Lincoln, the attorneys for the complainants.
80-1353 Court order on appeal in Wood v. Jones, n.d [Nov. 30, 1843]. AD, 1 p. Re: Abraham Lincoln files award of the arbitrators in Wood v. Jones and moves award be the judgment of the court. Baringer: Lincoln Day by Day, p. 216.
A=autograph (written by hand), D=document, S=signed, AL=Abraham Lincoln, WHH=William H. Herndon, JTS=John Todd Stuart, STL=Stephen T. Logan, DD=David Davis, SHT=Samuel H. Treat
80-2515 Declaration (incomplete) in the case of Alton & Sangamon Railroad Company v. James A. Barret, Nov. Term, 1851. AD/AL, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This is an autographed document written by Abraham Lincoln. It pertains to a "plea of assumpsit on the case." Circuit Court of Sangamon County.
80-1519 Court orders in four cases: Applegate v. Jackson; Jackson v. Applegate; Lockridge v. Foster et al.; and D.B. Ayers v. Payne & Thomas, n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to court orders in four cases, n.d. [Dec. 1842, Sangamon Circuit Court] Two pencilled notations refer to "Log[an] & Lin[coln]."
80-1518 Court order in the case of Wm. Backenstos v. John [N.] Freeman, n.d. [Mar. 26, 1847] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Abraham Lincoln as attorney for the defendant in Backenstos v. Freeman, n.d. [Mar. 26, 1847, Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-1554 Decree for divorce in the case of Lydia Bates v. Asa Bates, n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Decree for divorce, [Sangamon Circuit Court]. William H. Herndon is the attorney representing the plaintiff.
80-1438 Decree in the case of John Bennett v. Lucinda Bennett, n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Decree in the case of Bennett v. Bennett, n.d.
80-1553 Decree in the case of Josiah T. Betts v. Wm. Porter and Harvey Russell, [Mar. 23, 1847]. AD, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) A court decree in the case of Josiah T. Betts v. Wm. Porter and Harvey Russell. One of the defendants, William Porter, has signed his consent to the decree.
80-1546 Contingency fee agreement in the case of Perry Blackburn v. Laban Buoy, Adm., Feb. 11, 1853. DS, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to a contract between Lincoln & Lamon and Perry Blackburn. Lincoln & Lamon represent the plaintiff, Blackburn. Signed by Blackburn.
80-1381 Bond filed Apr. 28, 1847, Sangamon Circuit Court. DS/Cook and Hickox, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Relates that Eli Cook was "on the 19th day of April, A.D., 1847 elected Mayor of the City of Springfield." A $500 bond is made for performance of duty.
80-1558 Court order in the case of Broadwell et al. v. Broadwell et al., n.d. AD/ 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) Court order in the case of Broadwell et al. v. Broadwell et al., not dated. From the collection of J. Ackerman Coles.
80-1354 Decree in the case of Charles Broadwell v. Ira Sanford et al., July 29, 1844. AD, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) This decree, in chancery pertains to a Sangamon County Circuit court case (Broadwell v. Sanford et al.) July 29, 1844. From the collection of Carl W. Schaefer.
80-1545 Court order in the case of Bryan v. Wash, n.d. AD, 1 p. This case was represented by Logan & Lincoln acting for the defendant, n.d.
80-1339 Copy of order (incomplete) in the case of Robert Burns et al. v. Sylvester Ford et al., n.d. AD, 1 p. Copy of order is missing, it is superimposed (in reverse) on backside of label. Pertains to the Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d.
80-1378 Final order in the case of Robert Burns et al. v. Sylvester Ford et al., June 5, 1841. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This final order is certified by J.M. Eastham, clerk, June 5, 1841. In the case, Abraham Lincoln represented the complainants, and James Shields represented the defendants. From the Collection of Foreman M. Lebold.
80-1352 Court order in the case of John Calhoun v. Wharton Ransdell, [1840]. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Petition for injunction. In the case, Ransdell v. Calhoun, John T. Stuart and Abraham Lincoln represented the plaintif.
80-1503 Court order in the case of Calhoun v. Warner & Gros, n.d. [Aug. 2, 1845] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery. In Calhoun v. Warner & Gros, Lincoln was the attorney for the complainant, and Stephen T. Logan represented Warner, n.d. [Aug 2, 1845, Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-1550 Court order in the case of Samuel W. Caruthers v. William Newell, Mar. Term 1851. ADS/DD, 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) Judge David Davis, Eight Judicial Circuit, denies a motion to amend the record in Caruthers v. Newell, Sangamon Circuit Court, March Term, 1851. J.L. Conkling, attorney for the plaintiff.
80-1549 Court orders in five cases: City of Springfield v. H.H. Duncan and Co.; Gibbs v. Doellum; Throckmorton and Everett v. Doellum; Lekue? et al. v. County of Menard; and City of Springfield v. Hickox et al. [Nov. 1844] AD, 2 pp. Court orders in five cases: City of Springfield v. H.H. Duncan and Co.; Gibbs v. Doellum; Throckmorton and Everett v. Doellum; Lekue? et al. v. County of Menard; and City of Springfield v. Hickox et al. Pencilled notations relate three of them to Lincoln.
80-1509 Praecipe in the case of Clinton v. Morris, circa Nov. 1860. ADS/WHH, 1 p. An autograph document signed by W[illiam] H. Herndon, advising the Sheriff to return the plaintiff's execution and await further orders.
80-1513 Court order in the case of Hugh K. Cooper v. Israel W. Crosby and Silas W. Robbins, n.d. [Nov. 14, 1846] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Lincoln & Herndon are noted in this court order in chancery. Lincoln & Herndon are the attorneys for the complainant.
80-1388 Affidavit of Eli K. Crothers, Sept. 10, 1856. AD/AL? 2 pp. (1 pc.) Signed "Crothers," but appears to be written in Lincoln's hand. It gives Crothers' reasons justifying continuance. Sept. 10, 1856, McLean County.
80-1544 Two court orders: Curran v. Chatterton and Blankenship v. [Centre], circa 1844. AD, 1 p. Two court orders wherein Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln represent the plaintiffs.
80-1524 Court order in the case of Curran v. Chatterton, n.d. AD, 1 p. Court order in Curran v. Chatterton, n.d. [Sangamon Circuit Court].
80-1533 Court order in the case of William Dickey v. Edward K. Rogers, July Term 1843. AD, 3 pp. (2 pc.) An "agreed case" in the case of William Dickey v. Edward K. Rogers in the Sangamon Circuit Court, during the July Term, 1843. Notated in pencil "Lincoln for Dickey in Supreme Court in 1845, 6 Ill., 637."
80-1351 Court order in the case of Joshua Dillon v. Elias Lake, n.d. [1844] AD, 1 p. (1 folio pc.) Court order in a case represented by the attorneys Logan & Lincoln, who represented the complainant Joshua Dillon.
80-1512 Court order (copy) in the case of Attitta Earmest v. Peter Earmest et al., n.d. [Dec. 1850] AD, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) This is a copy of an order certified by Benj. Talbot, Clk. on Dec. 9, 1850. Pertains to a petition for dower.
80-2886 Legal papers relating to Samuel G. Fleming vs. Thomas P. Rogers & Eli R. Crothers: the "Chicken Bone Case." 92 pages When the case began circa Apr. 1856, Lincoln was one of six defense lawyers in Fleming v. Rogers and Crothers. The legal papers include praecipes for witnesses, affadivits, summons. Includes a signed certificate by Thos. S. Allison, Secy. of State (N.J.)
80-1463 Court order in the case of Nathan Fletcher v. Job L. Fletcher et al., n.d. [Nov. Term 1846] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to a case (Fletcher v. Fletcher et al.) in the circuit court of Sangamon County, in chancery, during Nov. Term, 1846. The attorneys Lincoln & Herndon are mentioned as the attorneys for the complainant.
80-0118 Three pleas in the case of Force v. Mills, filed Apr. 27, 1859. ADS/WHH, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Three pleas in Force v. Mills, filed Apr. 27, 1859. Lincoln & Herndon are the attorneys for the defendant. Autograph document signed in William H. Herndon's hand, April Term 1859.
80-1422 Court order in the case of Winthrop S. Gilman et al. v. Elizabeth Hamilton et al., n.d. [Mar. 24, 1852] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, in the case of Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al. Signed " D. Davis."
80-1501 Court order in the case of Winthrop S. Gilman et al. v. Elizabeth Hamilton et. al., Nov. 25, 1851. AD, 3 pp. (1folio pc.) Notated that it is "to be entered as of the 25th of November 1857." It refers to Lincoln & Smith "for the complainants."
80-1502 Court order in the case of Winthrop S. Gilman et al. v. Elizabeth Hamilton et al. [Sangamon Circuit Court] Sept. 3, 1851. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This court order, in chancery, is endorsed by "D. Davis." Sangamon Circuit Court, Sept. 3, 1851.
80-1434 Praecipe in the case of William Goodacre v. Abner Smith, filed Aug. 16, 1839. ADS/AL, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This autograph document is written and signed "Stuart & Lincoln." It states "the clerk of the Sangamon Circuit Court wil i[ss]ue proce[ss] on the above case returnable to the next term of said court." Re: trespass vi et amis, damage of $500.
80-0127 Praecipe in the case of Nicholas Groesbeck v. Great Western Railroad Co., n.d. ADS/WHH, 2 pp. (1 pc.) States that the Clerk of Sangamon Circuit Court "will please issue summons." Signed "Lincoln & Herndon."
80-1437 Two court orders, n.d. AD, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) Cases involve Henry H. Hall v. David M. [?] et al., and Hall et al. v. [?]. n.d.
80-1559 Court order on appeal in the case of A.G. Henry v. Josiah Wickersham, n.d. AD, 2 pp. Pertains to a court order on appear in the case of A.G. Henry v. Josiah Wickersham, [Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d.]
80-1460 Court order in the case of Archer G. Herndon v. Garret Elkin et al., n.d [circa 1842] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order pertaining to a case involving William H. Herndon's father [Apr. 11, 1842]. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for the complainant (Archer G. Herndon).
80-1540 Decree (copy) in the case of John Husbands v. Sarah Husbands et al., Apr. 17, 1850. AD, 4 pp., (1 folio pc.) This is a copy of the decree in the court case of Husbands v. Husbands et al. It was certified by B. Talbott, clerk.
80-2180.2 Praecipe in the case of Alexander B. Irvin v. Nathan S. Purviance, filed Apr. 9, 1861. ADS, 2 pp. Praecipe [assumpsit] in the case of Irvin v. Purviance, Sangamon County Circuit Court, filed Apr. 9, 1861.
80-1548 Court order in the case of Felicite Kane v. Wm. L. May and Marvellous Eastham, [Dec. 1, 1841] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Logan & Lincoln represent the defendants in Kane v. May and Eastham. The court orders the plaintiff to have judgment for the damages listed in the declaration. This assumpsit suit is regarding a "negro girl" Berenice and her child.
80-1547 Court order in the case of Felicite P. Kane v. Wm. L. May and Marvellous Eastham, n.d. AD, 1 p. Logan & Lincoln, represent the defendant. Copy? of a court order in the case of Felicite P. Kane v. Wm. L. May and Marcellus Eastham.
80-1525 Deposition of Henry Kelley in the case of Elizabeth Kelley v. Henry T. Kelley, Dec. 12, 1856. DS, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) Deposition of Henry Kelley is taken in a divorce case (Kelley v. Kelley), signed H. Kelly but may be written in William H. Herndon's hand. Filed Dec. 12, 1856, Sangamon Circuit Court.
80-1557 Decree in the case of Wm. B. Kirk v. John B. Broadwell, [Mar. Term, 1847]. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) A decree in chancery, to settle a partnership concern, of the March term of the Sangamon Circuit Court.
80-1508 Court order in the case of Klein v. Francis, Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d. [Aug. Term] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order pertaining to the case of Klein v. Francis, Sheriff. Notated "August Term, Sang[amon] Cir[cuit] Court."
80-1435 Court order in the case of James L. Lamb v. Virgil Hickox et al., n.d. [Mar. 1846] AD, 2 pp. ( 1 pc.) This court order pertains to Lamb v. Hickox et al., a case where Lincoln represented the defendants, circa Mar. 1846.
80-0100 Declaration in the case of John N. Lane & Willoughby Webb v. John B. Weber, [July Term, 1839] ADS/AL, 2 pp. Declaration in a case represented by Stuart & Lincoln for the plaintiff, in Sangamon Circuit Court, [July Term, 1839]. Written and signed by Abraham Lincoln.
80-1552 Court orders in six cases, [1842]. AD, 2 pp. ( 1 pc.) Court orders in six cases, [1842]. Four of the cases involve the State Bank. Notated in pencil "Log. and Lin. for St. Bank, Nov. 30, 1842."AD, 2 pp. ( 1 pc.)
80-1520 Court orders in two cases: Lewis et al. v. Broadwell; and Tinsley v. Peck & Whitney, [Sangamon Circuit Court, n.d.]. AD, 1 p. Both are assumpsit, and relate to cases represented by Logan & Lincoln, n.d., [Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-1538 Court order in the case of [Thomas] Lewis v. Broadwell et al., [Nov. 16, 1843]. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln are attorneys for the defendant in Lewis v. Broadwell et al. Notated in pencil " Nov. 16, 1843 Log. & Lin. for Def."
80-0101 Fee check for the case of A. Lincoln v. Il. Central RR Co., dated Aug. 31, 1857. Check for Abraham Lincoln's fee in a McLean County tax case.
80-1532 List of Bailiffs attending Logan Circuit Court, Sept. Term 1859. DS/DD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Judge David Davis, Eighth Judicial Circuit attests to services of Sheriff's Bailiffs, September Term, Logan Circuit Court, 1859. Signed by Judge Davis, Oct. 1, 1859.
80-1529 List of Sheriff's Bailiffs attending March Term, Logan Circuit Court, 1859. DS/DD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Judge David Davis, Eighth Judicial Circuit, attests to the services of Sheriff's Bailiff's, March Term, Logan Circuit Court, 1859. Signed by the sheriff and D[avid] Davis.
80-1521 Court order in the case of Simeon Ryder v. David Stringer et al., n.d. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, that relates to a case that Logan & Lincoln represented, n.d. [Sangamon Circuit Court]
80-0098 Praecipe in the case of the School Commissioners (Sangamon Co.) v. Maurice Doyle et al., n.d. [Nov. Term 1843] ADS/STL, 2 pp. Issue for summons in a case represented by Logan & Lincoln for the plaintiff. Written and signed by Stephen T. Logan.
80-1421 Receipt of the Shocky estate, filed July 24, 1862. ADS/WHH, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Receipt in the amount of $6.44, filed July 24, 1862. Signed "Lincoln & Herndon" on the front, with notation "Lincoln & Herndon" on reverse side. Autograph document signed by William H. Herndon.
80-1526 Receipt on behalf of the Shocky estate, dated Aug. 16, 1862. ADS/WHH, 1 p. William H. Herndon acknowledges receipt of $5.92 on behalf of an estate, dated Aug. 16, 1862. Lincoln & Herndon written on reverse. Filed May 22, 1863, [Sangamon Circuit Court].
80-1464 Court order in the case of Spear, Adm. v. [Morton] and Lewis, n.d. [Nov. 30, 1841] AD, 1 p. "In covenant" is cited on the document, and mentions the "Supreme Court." Lincoln was the attorney for the plaintiff. From the collection of Foreman M. Lebold.
80-1517 Court order in the case of State Bank of Illinois v. Wm F. Elkin & Condell Jones & Co., n.d. [1842-43] ADS/SHT, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, and represented, in part, by Lincoln for the defendants, n.d. [1842-43] Autograph document written and signed by Samuel H. Treat (Judge), Sangamon Circuit Court.
80-2180.1 Narration, note, and bond for costs in the case of Wm. Tanner v. Henry Tanner, Christian Circuit Court, Oct. Term, 1854. ADS/WHH, 4 pp. (2 pcs.) Handwritten document signed by W[illiam] H. Herndon pertaining to the court case of Tanner v. Tanner. Filed Oct. 17, 1854. Includes a note.
80-1542 Court order in the case of Taylor v. Taylor, [Mar. 28, 1844]. AD, 1 p. Logan & Lincoln are representing the defendant in Taylor v. Taylor et al., an assumpsit suit. Pertains to Taylor's petition to sell real estate.
80-1372 A decree on petition in the case of James Thaxton et al. v. James Dunn et al., AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) A decree on petition for an estate settlement, circa Nov. 1850. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for complainant in Thaxton et al. v. Dunn et al., a case that is stricken from docket.
80-1530 Court order in the case of The People v. Michael Hill. AD, 1 p. The court order pertains to the release of the defendant from jail, who had been indicted on a charge of manslaughter.
80-1504 Court order in the case of Wm. Thomas, Adm. for Jos. Duncan v. Wm. Willson, circa 1846. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) This court order pertains to the case of Wm. Thomas, Adm. for Jos Duncan v. Wm. Willson. Notation in pencil "Nov. 20, 1846."
80-1556 Court order in the case of Michael Thompson et ux v. John B. Broadwell et al. Filed Nov. 20, 1846. DS, 2 pp. A court order that was filed Nov. 20, 1846. Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln are representing the defendant.
80-1436 Decree in the case of Michael Thompson et ux. v. John P. Broadwell et al., n.d. AD, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) Decree in the case of Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al., n.d.
80-1420 Court order in the case of S. M. Tinsley and Co. v. Thomas Smedley, July Term, 1846. AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order "to amend [the complainants] bill."
80-1386 Court order in the case of Trailor & Myers v. Cyrus G. Saunders, n.d. [Nov. 18, 1841] AD, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Pertains to a garnishee in a case (Trailor and Myers v. Saunders) that was represented by Logan & Lincoln for the plaintiffs. Pencilled notation "Nov. 18, 1841 Log. & Lin. for comp."
80-1543 Court order in the case of Urguhart v. Gray, circa 1843. AD, 1 p. An assumpsit in the case of Urguhart v. Gray, where Stephen T. Logan and Abraham Lincoln are the attorneys for the defendant.
80-1507 Court order in the case of George Waggoner v. William Porter, Edward H. Sparrow, Hosea Jackson & James Dorell, n.d. [Apr. 2, 1842] AD/SHT, 2 pp. (1 pc.) Court order, in chancery, referring to the deposition of Porter. In the case of Waggoner v. Porter et al., Lincoln represented the complainant, n.d. [Sangamon Circuit Court] Written, but unsigned, in the hand of Samuel H. Treat, Judge.
80-0097 Court order in the case of Susan Wallace v. James Wallace, n.d. [Nov. 15, 1841] Petition for divorce in the case of Wallace v. Wallace, n.d. [Nov. 15, 1841] The attorneys Logan & Lincoln represented the plaintiff.
80-1505 Court order in four cases, Thos. Watkins v. John White …, [Feb. 1843], AD, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.) Pertains to four cases, among them Watkins v. White, a case that was submitted to court by Abraham Lincoln as attorney for the appellant on Feb. 13, 1843.
80-1373 Court order in the case of Wm. Watson and Thos. Moffett v. Charles Gardner et al., circa 1851. AD, 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) A bill for injunction in the case of Watson and Moffett v. Gardner et al., circa 1851. The case in point was appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court by Logan & Lincoln, the attorneys for the complainants.
80-1353 Court order on appeal in Wood v. Jones, n.d [Nov. 30, 1843]. AD, 1 p. Re: Abraham Lincoln files award of the arbitrators in Wood v. Jones and moves award be the judgment of the court. Baringer: Lincoln Day by Day, p. 216.
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