law papers

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... 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 of Complaint in Miller v. Freeman & Freeman, [Law papers].

Summary: Miller purchased two tracts of land, one of forty acres and the other of eight acres, from Abram Freeman and Clarkson Freeman, partners in A. Freeman and Company, for $625. Miller gave Freeman and Free... More

Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. vs. Great Western Railroad Company, [Law Pap...

Summary: In 1853, the Great Western Railroad Company borrowed $1,000,000 and issued bonds in various denominations to pay back the loan. To secure these bonds, the Great Western Railroad issued a deed trust tra... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Bill of Complaint in Lindsay & Dresser v. Lamb & Lewis, [Law papers].

Summary: Alexander Lindsay and Morris Lindsay gave the State Bank of Illinois a promissory note for $1,600 and asked Lamb and Lewis to sign as sureties on the note. As security, Lindsay and Lindsay assigned Lam... 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

Decree in Ainslee v. Sattley et al, [Law papers].

In Lincoln's hand. Summary: Ainslee retained Logan and Lincoln and sued Dickerson and the minor heirs of Robert Sattley to convey to him a 1.08-acre lot in Rochester, Illinois. Dickerson purchased the lot from ... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Sackett v. Miller & Miller, [Law papers]...

Summary: Sackett bought forty-eight acres of land in Menard County, Illinois, from William Miller for $400. William Miller gave Sackett a bond for deed, but Sackett refused the bond unless William Miller gave S... 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

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

Interpleader in Pepper v. Shouse et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Shouse, a Kentucky resident, gave a deed of trust to Twyman, Goodloe, and Hoskins for approximately 2,700 acres of land, all of his livestock, and his other personal pr... More

Bill of Complaint in Cheney et ux. v. Ross et ux, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Copy of the original. Summary: Ross owed Bishop $2,000 and gave Bishop a promissory note secured with 160 acres of land as payment. After Ross failed to pay the note in full, Bi... More

Decree in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farmin... More

Agreement in Harris v. Shaw et al, [Law papers].

Summary: In 1835, Harris donated twenty acres of land in Tremont, Illinois, to Tazewell County for the erection of the county courthouse. In 1849, the legislature authorized the removal of the county seat to Pe... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Decree for Dower in Martin et al. v. Allen et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Martin, guardian of Margaret and Nancy Howard, filed a petition for dower and partition of the estate of Joseph Howard. The court granted both the dower and the partition and appointed three commission... More

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... More

Answer in Wright v. Taylor, [Law papers].

Summary: Wright gave Taylor three promissory notes for $672.08 each and secured the notes with a mortgage on 282 acres of land. Wright paid the first note but defaulted on the second. Taylor retained Logan 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

Publisher's Certificate in Wood et al. v. Ross, [Law papers].

Summary: Ross gave Wood and others a promissory note for $827.56, and secured the note with a mortgage on four hundred acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. After Ross failed to pay the note, Wood and oth... 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

Declaration in Tazewell County Commissioners for Use of People vs Cogh...

Autographed document, signed by Abraham Lincoln. Summary: Coghlan apparently failed to perform his duty as constable. The Tazewell County Commissioners, for the use of the People, for the benefit of Clapp, reta... More

Affidavit in People v. Kellogg, [Law papers].

Autograph document. Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The state's attorney indicted Kellogg for forgery because he allegedly altered a document. Kellogg retained Lincoln and argued that he did not alter... More

Decree in Rhoades, conservator of Moss v. Corray, [Law papers].

Handwritten in pink pencil, 'Lincoln's hand writing.' Summary: Corray purchased sixty acres from Moss, her interest in her deceased father's estate. The court later adjudged Moss to be a lunatic, and Rhoades, h... More

Decree in Clark v. Hoxworth et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: In 1846, John Hoxworth and his wife, Rachel Hoxworth, gave Clark ten $140 promissory notes ($1400), and secured them by a mortgage on 240 acres of land. Hoxworth later ... More

Decree in Clark v. Hoxworth et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: In 1846, John Hoxworth and his wife, Rachel Hoxworth, gave Clark ten $140 promissory notes ($1400), and secured them by a mortgage on 240 acres of land. Hoxworth later ... More

Guardian ad litem's Answer in Prickett v. Alexander et al, [Law papers...

Summary: Prickett retained Lincoln and sued the administrator and heirs of William Alexander to correct a deed. Prickett had purchased part of lot seven in block nine in Danville, but the deed described a lot i... 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

Agreement in Lewis v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Portion of document appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Leonard and others were partners in the Sny Carty Levee Association to build a levee along the Mississippi River. Leonard and others gave McIntyre a... More

Separate Answer in Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al, [Law papers].

Summary: At the time of his death, Moses Broadwell possessed a sizable estate. Michael Thompson and his wife Mary Jane Thompson, who was a granddaughter of Moses Broadwell, claimed that Charles Broadwell, John ... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Order for Summons in Fithian v. Cunningham et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Fithian retained Lincoln and sued Cunningham, Partlow, Forbes, Bandy, Lesley, and Williams to collect $5,123 for breaching a bond. The defendants defaulted, and the cou... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... 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 for Divorce in Jackson v. Jackson, [Law papers].

Appears in Lincoln's hand. Summary: John Jackson retained Logan and Lincoln and sued Maria Jackson for divorce on the grounds of adultery. The court ruled for John Jackson and granted the divorce.

Bill of Complaint in Lindsay & Dresser v. Lamb & Lewis, [Law papers].

Summary: Alexander Lindsay and Morris Lindsay gave the State Bank of Illinois a promissory note for $1,600 and asked Lamb and Lewis to sign as sureties on the note. As security, Lindsay and Lindsay assigned Lam... More

Affidavit in Dunham v. Bale & Bale, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Robert Dunham, as administrator of James Dunham's estate, retained Lincoln and sued James Bale and Jacob Bale in an action of trover. Dunham dismissed his suit against ... 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

Replication in Lamm v. Bachop, [Law papers].

Summary: Lamm and Bachop attempted to settle a dispute through arbitration. Lamm agreed to relinquish a quitclaim deed on 360 acres of land in return for a $125 promissory note from Bachop. Lamm sued after Bach... 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

Demurrer in McFarland v. Layton, [Law papers].

Summary: McFarland sued Layton in an action of debt, seeking $2,500 for the debt and an additional $1,250 in damages. Layton, represented by Lincoln, pleaded the statute of limitations since the debts accrued a... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Bill to Foreclose Mortgage in Sackett v. Miller & Miller, [Law papers]...

Summary: Sackett bought forty-eight acres of land in Menard County, Illinois, from William Miller for $400. William Miller gave Sackett a bond for deed, but Sackett refused the bond unless William Miller gave S... More

Indictment in People v. Littler, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The state's attorney indicted Edwin Littler for assaulting Elisha Littler with intent to murder. The state's attorney dropped the first and second counts in the indictm... More

Affidavit in Young v. Littler, [Law papers].

Summary: Young sued Littler for $1,000 for assault and battery. The fight occurred on Young's property after Littler claimed that a hog belonged to him. Littler, represented by Lincoln, pleaded self-defense and... More

Order in Laycock v. Great Western Railroad, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned a court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to Laycock. The commissioners assessed the damages. Unsat... 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

Order in People v. Loe, [Law papers].

First portion appears to be in Lincoln's hand.

Replication in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. vs. Great Western Railroad Company, [Law Pap...

Summary: In 1853, the Great Western Railroad Company borrowed $1,000,000 and issued bonds in various denominations to pay back the loan. To secure these bonds, the Great Western Railroad issued a deed trust tra... More

Agreement in Gregory v. Leonard et al, [Law Papers].

Bill of Particulars in King v. John M. Gill & Co., [Law papers].

A portion of the document appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: King worked for Gill and Company and kept an account of goods and money loaned to them. Gill and Co. failed to pay the money, and King sued in... More

Answer in Wright v. Taylor, [Law papers].

Summary: Wright gave Taylor three promissory notes for $672.08 each and secured the notes with a mortgage on 282 acres of land. Wright paid the first note but defaulted on the second. Taylor retained Logan and ... 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 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

Order for Summons, Bond for Costs in Stephens v. Firebaugh, [Law paper...

Summary: William Firebaugh gave a $100 promissory note to John Stephens, who assigned it to Abednigo Stephens. After Firebaugh failed to pay, Abednigo Stephens retained Lincoln and sued to collect the debt. The... More

Order for Summons, Bond for Costs in Stephens v. Firebaugh, [Law paper...

Summary: William Firebaugh gave a $100 promissory note to John Stephens, who assigned it to Abednigo Stephens. After Firebaugh failed to pay, Abednigo Stephens retained Lincoln and sued to collect the debt. The... More

Abstract in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Decree in Penny v. McHenry et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Penny owned 242 acres of land in Sangamon County, Illinois. In 1843, he gave Blankenship a mortgage deed on the property to cover a debt. Penny failed to pay the debt, and Blankenship had the land sold... More

Affidavit in Noland v. Evans, [Law papers].

Summary: Evans allegedly told others that Noland swore falsely as a witness in a lawsuit. Noland sued Evans in an action of slander and requested $500 in damages. Evans retained Lincoln and pleaded not guilty. ... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Attorney's Notes in People v. McGregor & Lawrence, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The state's attorney indicted McGregor for forgery. Lawrence signed as a surety on McGregor's recognizance bond. McGregor failed to appear, and the court ruled that McG... More

Decree in Hamilton v. Haines et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Haines gave Hamilton a promissory note for $2,000 and secured the note with a mortgage on two hundred acres. Hamilton sued to foreclose the mortgage after Haines failed to pay. Haines defaulted, and th... More

Separate Answer in Broadwell et al for use of Thompson et ux.v Broadwe...

Portion of document appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Moses Broadwell wished to give his deceased son's children, Mary Jane Broadwell and William Broadwell, land if they lived to adulthood. He deeded fo... 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

Indictment in People v. Griffith, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The state's attorney indicted Griffith for obstructing a public road. Lincoln wrote the indictment. The jury found Griffith not guilty.

Jury Instructions in Roberts v. Harkness, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Harkness gave Isaiah Roberts three promissory notes in 1834 totaling $1,080. Isaiah assigned the notes to Henry Roberts, who sued Harkness in the Peoria County Circuit ... More

Replication in Noland v. Evans, [Law papers].

Summary: Evans allegedly told others that Noland swore falsely as a witness in a lawsuit. Noland sued Evans in an action of slander and requested $500 in damages. Evans retained Lincoln and pleaded not guilty. ... More

Order for Subpoenas in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Order for Subpoenas in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Pleas in Lacey v. Beverly et al, [Law papers].

Autograph document signed "Parks & Lincoln p.d." Summary: Beverly, Stone, and Burt agreed to purchase a horse from Loomis for $1,200. If Loomis delivered the horse in good condition, Beverly, Stone, and Burt wo... More

Interpleader in Pepper v. Shouse et al, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: Shouse, a Kentucky resident, gave a deed of trust to Twyman, Goodloe, and Hoskins for approximately 2,700 acres of land, all of his livestock, and his other personal pr... More

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

Bond for Costs in S. C. Davis & Company v. Strosnider, [Law papers].

Appears to be signed by Lincoln. Summary: Strosnider gave S. C. Davis and Company a promissory note for $3,032.73. After Strosnider failed to pay, S. C. Davis and Co. retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued in an... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Chamberlain vs. Ewing, [Law papers].

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 of Complaint in Lindsay & Dresser v. Lamb & Lewis, [Law papers].

Summary: Alexander Lindsay and Morris Lindsay gave the State Bank of Illinois a promissory note for $1,600 and asked Lamb and Lewis to sign as sureties on the note. As security, Lindsay and Lindsay assigned Lam... 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

Answer in Prettyman v. Doolittle, [Law papers].

Autograph document, signed "Lincoln for Respondent." Summary: Prettyman petitioned the court for a partition of one lot in Pekin. William Doolittle, the administrator of Ephraim Doolittle's estate, retained Lin... More

Alias Subpoena in Chancery in Garrett v. Levering, [Law papers].

Summary: Garrett gave Riggs, Son, and Aertson a promissory note for $862.21. Garrett sold Levering eighty acres of land for $1 in return for Levering's securing the note. Riggs, Son, and Aertson sued Garrett to... More

Pleas in Smith v. Gaines, [Law papers].

Annotated document, signed "Saltonstall & Lincoln p. q." in Lincoln's hand (?) Summary: Gaines claimed that Smith stole some of his corn. Smith retained Lincoln and sued Gaines in an action of trespass on the c... More

Replication in Lamm v. Bachop, [Law papers].

Summary: Lamm and Bachop attempted to settle a dispute through arbitration. Lamm agreed to relinquish a quitclaim deed on 360 acres of land in return for a $125 promissory note from Bachop. Lamm sued after Bach... More

Exceptions in Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al, [Law papers].

In Lincoln's hand. Summary: At the time of his death, Moses Broadwell possessed a sizable estate. Michael Thompson and his wife Mary Jane Thompson, who was a granddaughter of Moses Broadwell, claimed that Charl... 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

Verlinda Smith to George Poe, [Law papers].

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. vs. Great Western Railroad Company, [Law Pap...

Summary: In 1853, the Great Western Railroad Company borrowed $1,000,000 and issued bonds in various denominations to pay back the loan. To secure these bonds, the Great Western Railroad issued a deed trust tra... More

Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. vs. Great Western Railroad Company, [Law Pap...

Summary: In 1853, the Great Western Railroad Company borrowed $1,000,000 and issued bonds in various denominations to pay back the loan. To secure these bonds, the Great Western Railroad issued a deed trust tra... More

Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. vs. Great Western Railroad Company, [Law Pap...

Summary: In 1853, the Great Western Railroad Company borrowed $1,000,000 and issued bonds in various denominations to pay back the loan. To secure these bonds, the Great Western Railroad issued a deed trust tra... 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

Newspaper Transcripts in Barret v. Alton & Sangamon Railroad, [Law pap...

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 of Complaint in Miller v. Freeman & Freeman, [Law papers].

Summary: Miller purchased two tracts of land, one of forty acres and the other of eight acres, from Abram Freeman and Clarkson Freeman, partners in A. Freeman and Company, for $625. Miller gave Freeman and Free... More

Bill of Particulars in King v. John M. Gill & Co., [Law papers].

A portion of the document appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: King worked for Gill and Company and kept an account of goods and money loaned to them. Gill and Co. failed to pay the money, and King sued in... More

Bill of Particulars in King v. John M. Gill & Co., [Law papers].

A portion of the document appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: King worked for Gill and Company and kept an account of goods and money loaned to them. Gill and Co. failed to pay the money, and King sued in... More