9 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4da25b55ddf764f215417262593ff082.pdf 93bbb9c44e903c6f4cd55876b412bec1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati Feb 14th/58 Dear Father & Brothers Nicholson letter came to hand on Friday morning during rehearsal. It is the first we have received from home Since our arrival here - Business has improved considerably during my first week but not enough for me to be greatly interested - We hope to do much better next week -- Lizzy played for the Benefit on Friday night and was finely received and warmly applauded I was taken with a [illegible] Hoarseness on Saturday last night, and am but little better today - I hope I shall not suffer with it tomorrow night in "Outahlauchet," They bring out "Putnam" at the other house. We shall have to work hard, and <hr /> rush on the novelties in order to compete with the tide of Success attending the Horse Prices at the other house - I will write and let you know the result - Have nothing now in particular to add - The weather is still mild, although we have had some few sharp days, - Yesterday we had some Snow but it all vanished before night - I am glad to hear of your good health at home -- Father must be careful about taking cold in this changeable Season Give our love to him and Mother and all at home -- Affectionately Joseph John Herbert called to see me to day - He enquired particularly after the Boys & the "Fusiliers" &c &c [vertically on page one] Show Sam Eaton the notices of "Adelchi" Let me know where to address him and I will write - Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 19 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300252 T1858.02.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-02-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of different actors and advising his father to take care in the cold weather. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati Feb 14th/58 Dear Father & Brothers Nicholson letter came to hand on Friday morning during rehearsal. It is the first we have received from home Since our arrival here - Business has improved considerably during my first week but not enough for me to be greatly interested - We hope to do much better next week -- Lizzy played for the Benefit on Friday night and was finely received and warmly applauded I was taken with a [illegible] Hoarseness on Saturday last night, and am but little better today - I hope I shall not suffer with it tomorrow night in "Outahlauchet," They bring out "Putnam" at the other house. We shall have to work hard, and <hr /> rush on the novelties in order to compete with the tide of Success attending the Horse Prices at the other house - I will write and let you know the result - Have nothing now in particular to add - The weather is still mild, although we have had some few sharp days, - Yesterday we had some Snow but it all vanished before night - I am glad to hear of your good health at home -- Father must be careful about taking cold in this changeable Season Give our love to him and Mother and all at home -- Affectionately Joseph John Herbert called to see me to day - He enquired particularly after the Boys & the "Fusiliers" &c &c [vertically on page one] Show Sam Eaton the notices of "Adelchi" Let me know where to address him and I will write - Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/def424557e72e914cbec40a446e77cdd.pdf 3bca13ce18b0e760dc0088ee41d59551 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis March 14th/58 My dear Father & Brothers I am very busy with Lizzy packing up for a start towards Chicago, and therefore have but a few moments to spare. You will perceive by the enclosed that my last night was honored by a complimentary. I received a Telegraph from Crisp yesterday wishing me to open in Memphis on the 12th of April. Answered that I could not decide till I reached Chicago and received my letters from other places. I think it will be too late in the season for me to go there, and furthermore I have a prospect of playing <hr /> in Philadelphia in June and must try to get towards home for other summer and spring arrangements. Kimball wrote to me the other day saying that his time was so arranged that it would be uncertain for him to hold out inducement &c. I understand that the Howard is not doing a great business thus far. What is Thorne doing about the National? Write me all the news. By the way---tell John that the Music of Massaneillo is very imperfect---so much so that we could not do the piece. The Leader here who is a <hr /> fine musician, says the parts are many of them unfinished, and some parts lacking entirely. There is no vocal score &c &c. Only 9 parts in all were sent. Ask John to see about it and ascertain the facts. I can do nothing with the play till the deficiency is made right. Write soon. In [haste?] Affectionately Joseph Love from both Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300253 T1858.03.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-03-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother about heading to Chicago, and trying to decide if he wants to open in Memphis in April. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis March 14th/58 My dear Father & Brothers I am very busy with Lizzy packing up for a start towards Chicago, and therefore have but a few moments to spare. You will perceive by the enclosed that my last night was honored by a complimentary. I received a Telegraph from Crisp yesterday wishing me to open in Memphis on the 12th of April. Answered that I could not decide till I reached Chicago and received my letters from other places. I think it will be too late in the season for me to go there, and furthermore I have a prospect of playing <hr /> in Philadelphia in June and must try to get towards home for other summer and spring arrangements. Kimball wrote to me the other day saying that his time was so arranged that it would be uncertain for him to hold out inducement &c. I understand that the Howard is not doing a great business thus far. What is Thorne doing about the National? Write me all the news. By the way---tell John that the Music of Massaneillo is very imperfect---so much so that we could not do the piece. The Leader here who is a <hr /> fine musician, says the parts are many of them unfinished, and some parts lacking entirely. There is no vocal score &c &c. Only 9 parts in all were sent. Ask John to see about it and ascertain the facts. I can do nothing with the play till the deficiency is made right. Write soon. In [haste?] Affectionately Joseph Love from both Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/760d65963fd3b9b7b592bea39a4fca15.pdf 5b892b6b16c8eec3c964cfb8275bc1f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 18th/58 Dear Father + Brothers I write you a few lines tonight before returning to rest. Your letter directed to this place I received with the enclosed offer for Manchester. I of course can say nothing definite at present about my vacant time but will play with them on my return if they will make it an object for me to do so. My first two nights here were very stormy – so much so that it was almost impossible for pedestrians to get through the mud and rain. Tonight the weather is good and the business improved. I received two Telegraphic dispatches during <hr /> performance. One from [Crisp?] stating that he had written, and would release me from my engagement with him if I desired. The other from Madison the capital of Wisconsin, wishing to engage me after I get through here. It is about 7 hours ride from this city and I have just written that I would come if they would give me a certainty to make it worth my while. Otherwise we shall start on the homeward route. We shall probably come via Baltimore, Phila + N. York so that I can make my arrangements in “propria persona” with the Manager of those cities. Boston must remain in “Status quo” until I arrive, unless you arrange for me at the Howard, Boston, or elsewhere. <hr /> We are glad to learn that you are all well at home, although Lizzy has just read to me from one of the papers an account of Mr Fays illness in Hancock, Vt. I trust that it is not a serious one. It gives us pleasure to hear of Father + Mothers enjoyment with their visitors at the Bird Cottage. We hope they will continue to do so. By the way Father, when you think it time to kill the pig, do so, as I suppose the pork will be better if cut up before the warm weather. I hope Tommy is improving. Tell him that we have just heard from [Tobaccostick?], and that his old friend Capt Saunders is dead. Let us hear from you soon Lizzy joins in love to all. I am Sleepy – Good night Joseph Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300254 T1858.03.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-03-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother stating that the weather was stormy his first two nights making it difficult for patrons to reach the theater. Proctor speaks of canceling and accepting engagements. He tells his father that it is fine to kill the pigs. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 18th/58 Dear Father + Brothers I write you a few lines tonight before returning to rest. Your letter directed to this place I received with the enclosed offer for Manchester. I of course can say nothing definite at present about my vacant time but will play with them on my return if they will make it an object for me to do so. My first two nights here were very stormy – so much so that it was almost impossible for pedestrians to get through the mud and rain. Tonight the weather is good and the business improved. I received two Telegraphic dispatches during <hr /> performance. One from [Crisp?] stating that he had written, and would release me from my engagement with him if I desired. The other from Madison the capital of Wisconsin, wishing to engage me after I get through here. It is about 7 hours ride from this city and I have just written that I would come if they would give me a certainty to make it worth my while. Otherwise we shall start on the homeward route. We shall probably come via Baltimore, Phila + N. York so that I can make my arrangements in “propria persona” with the Manager of those cities. Boston must remain in “Status quo” until I arrive, unless you arrange for me at the Howard, Boston, or elsewhere. <hr /> We are glad to learn that you are all well at home, although Lizzy has just read to me from one of the papers an account of Mr Fays illness in Hancock, Vt. I trust that it is not a serious one. It gives us pleasure to hear of Father + Mothers enjoyment with their visitors at the Bird Cottage. We hope they will continue to do so. By the way Father, when you think it time to kill the pig, do so, as I suppose the pork will be better if cut up before the warm weather. I hope Tommy is improving. Tell him that we have just heard from [Tobaccostick?], and that his old friend Capt Saunders is dead. Let us hear from you soon Lizzy joins in love to all. I am Sleepy – Good night Joseph Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bea0407937ed4d3faac82bbff6230350.pdf 4ff6572ff191f4c56e4f1a3fc0d4a244 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. April 1857 Received from John T Stuart one of the Executors of the Estate of Robert Stuart Snr deceased Six hundred & thirty one 46/100 in full of my interest in the Estate of said Stuart deceased -- in which amt is included my part of the cost & expenses of a monument erected upon the grave of said Robert Stuart in the city of Lexington Kentucky <pre> Robert Stuart </pre> Received from John T Stuart five Hundred Dollars which sum was directed to be paid to me by my father Robert Stuart in his lifetime April 1858 Robert Stuart <pre> I wrote to you a few days ago -- </pre> Mr & Mrs Woodson are with me and appear much satisfied & pleased -- we are all well write to me <pre> Yours [&?] Robert Stuart </pre> <hr /> Robert Stuart Receipts Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300256 T1858.04-MISC Title A name given to the resource Receipts by Robert Stuart to John T. Stuart Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stuart, Robert Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Stuart makes out two receipts to John T. Stuart; one for $631.46 and another for $500. 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April 1857 Received from John T Stuart one of the Executors of the Estate of Robert Stuart Snr deceased Six hundred & thirty one 46/100 in full of my interest in the Estate of said Stuart deceased -- in which amt is included my part of the cost & expenses of a monument erected upon the grave of said Robert Stuart in the city of Lexington Kentucky <pre> Robert Stuart </pre> Received from John T Stuart five Hundred Dollars which sum was directed to be paid to me by my father Robert Stuart in his lifetime April 1858 Robert Stuart <pre> I wrote to you a few days ago -- </pre> Mr & Mrs Woodson are with me and appear much satisfied & pleased -- we are all well write to me <pre> Yours [&?] Robert Stuart </pre> <hr /> Robert Stuart Receipts Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1ef126a7b192631bbdeba991687b37f3.pdf 94a19560fdd7adbe727343053ff9a140 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison, Wisconsin: April 12th/58 Dear Father + Brothers Your letter was forwarded to this city from Chicago and gave us much pleasure. We conclude our 2nd week here-tonight-as per enclosed Bill, and start tomorrow towards the last where we hope to arrive in the course of a week or ten days, as we intend stopping a day in Baltimore, Phila + New York on our way through. The time therefore will be so short that I will defer writing further until I can inform you of the exact day that you may expect us. I merely send this to let you know that we are coming. Love to all from Lizzy and Joseph. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300255 T1858.04.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-04-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother telling them that their last letter was forwarded him from Chicago. He sends them a play bill from his current play and lets them know that he will be stopping in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York on the way home. He sends love from Lizzie and himself. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison, Wisconsin: April 12th/58 Dear Father + Brothers Your letter was forwarded to this city from Chicago and gave us much pleasure. We conclude our 2nd week here-tonight-as per enclosed Bill, and start tomorrow towards the last where we hope to arrive in the course of a week or ten days, as we intend stopping a day in Baltimore, Phila + New York on our way through. The time therefore will be so short that I will defer writing further until I can inform you of the exact day that you may expect us. I merely send this to let you know that we are coming. Love to all from Lizzy and Joseph. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ea056b939078e9cd01f14aaab35783ac.pdf 23caca6e41afe5efa962874ba49619d1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. by John Ford of Ford's Theatre J. B. Wright Esq My dear Sir Your letter received My season will be at least nine and probably eleven months I would much prefer your naming the salary with one-a third clear Benefit. I will play quite a number of stars but desire to produce two or three spectacles I feel assured the position will be very pleasant and agreeable to you and one that you will willingly retain for a number of years I cannot however give any large salaries and <hr /> my theatre though very popular is quite small and my seasons generally commence where the previous one ended Write at your earliest convenience stating times and I will promptly reply Truly yours Jno T. Ford Balto May 9th/58 If you should see our friend E. L. Davenport ask him if he can act a week in Richmond for me commencing May 24th or 31st Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300257 T1858.05.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource John T. Ford to John Wright Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, John T. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John T. Ford writes to John Wright regarding a position in his Baltimore theater. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. by John Ford of Ford's Theatre J. B. Wright Esq My dear Sir Your letter received My season will be at least nine and probably eleven months I would much prefer your naming the salary with one-a third clear Benefit. I will play quite a number of stars but desire to produce two or three spectacles I feel assured the position will be very pleasant and agreeable to you and one that you will willingly retain for a number of years I cannot however give any large salaries and <hr /> my theatre though very popular is quite small and my seasons generally commence where the previous one ended Write at your earliest convenience stating times and I will promptly reply Truly yours Jno T. Ford Balto May 9th/58 If you should see our friend E. L. Davenport ask him if he can act a week in Richmond for me commencing May 24th or 31st Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/af7b80f660381d276a73d5b70457d5be.pdf 26aff901a6eab93324145c87c8013794 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 7 High Str Octr 2nd 1858 My dear June I hope this will find you in good health. I think its 3 mails that I have missed writing to you. & I am afraid Edwin has done the same. When the [last?] mail left he was just leaving Washington - & when he came to Baltimore it was too late & I was almost too late this time, for I only came from the Country to day, and am dreadful tired - Rosalie & I went up on tuesday - to move all our things out - for I have Rented the House & Farm for seven years - at [125?] dollars a year its little enough - but I think it <hr /> better than having the House shut up - and the Men who have taken it promise to improve the place. & they pay the Taxes also, it is a perfect Wilderness Now, the Negroes have been there a year - & have paid me nothing yet. Edwin is playing now in Richmond I found a letter awaiting my return - & he says his first night - last Monday - was very good - and he thinks he will do a fine business - John is in Richmond too & Edwin thinks he will get along first rate - he plays some very good parts - he played Richmond in Baltimore <hr /> to Edwins Richard - & he acted very well - & looked well & his Voice is so like Edwins you could scarcly tell them apart - [Dave Anderson?] stayed 3 week with Edwin part of the time they went up to the Farm - then he Returned to New York - I did hear he was going back to California - I believe he is sorry he left there - When he first came he talked of going to England - but I think he has given up that Notion. I hope dear little Mary is got quite well, give our loves to her & lots of Kisses I should like to <hr /> see her very much - but I suppose you never intend to come here again - God bless you my dear Boy. I wish you were nearer to me so I could see you sometimes - Joseph has a Situation as assistant Treasurer in Baltimore, at the [Dobleday?] St he receives 4 dollars a week, it just about keeps him in [cigars?], John [got 11?] - I hope you will write by return, for I am always anxious to hear from you. You must Excuse the Shortness of this, as I am [hardly?] got over my journey, God in Heaven Bless & guard you my dear Boy, is the Constant prayer of Yr [in margin:] Mother M A Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 18 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300258 T1858.10.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-10-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes to Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., discussing the news of Edwin and John Wilkes, who are appearing in Richmond and of her son, Joseph, who works in a local theater. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 7 High Str Octr 2nd 1858 My dear June I hope this will find you in good health. I think its 3 mails that I have missed writing to you. & I am afraid Edwin has done the same. When the [last?] mail left he was just leaving Washington - & when he came to Baltimore it was too late & I was almost too late this time, for I only came from the Country to day, and am dreadful tired - Rosalie & I went up on tuesday - to move all our things out - for I have Rented the House & Farm for seven years - at [125?] dollars a year its little enough - but I think it <hr /> better than having the House shut up - and the Men who have taken it promise to improve the place. & they pay the Taxes also, it is a perfect Wilderness Now, the Negroes have been there a year - & have paid me nothing yet. Edwin is playing now in Richmond I found a letter awaiting my return - & he says his first night - last Monday - was very good - and he thinks he will do a fine business - John is in Richmond too & Edwin thinks he will get along first rate - he plays some very good parts - he played Richmond in Baltimore <hr /> to Edwins Richard - & he acted very well - & looked well & his Voice is so like Edwins you could scarcly tell them apart - [Dave Anderson?] stayed 3 week with Edwin part of the time they went up to the Farm - then he Returned to New York - I did hear he was going back to California - I believe he is sorry he left there - When he first came he talked of going to England - but I think he has given up that Notion. I hope dear little Mary is got quite well, give our loves to her & lots of Kisses I should like to <hr /> see her very much - but I suppose you never intend to come here again - God bless you my dear Boy. I wish you were nearer to me so I could see you sometimes - Joseph has a Situation as assistant Treasurer in Baltimore, at the [Dobleday?] St he receives 4 dollars a week, it just about keeps him in [cigars?], John [got 11?] - I hope you will write by return, for I am always anxious to hear from you. You must Excuse the Shortness of this, as I am [hardly?] got over my journey, God in Heaven Bless & guard you my dear Boy, is the Constant prayer of Yr [in margin:] Mother M A Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f1b6b9d8c28f90a15fd7623a59cf2e50.pdf e40d542d64cd240289e523c2f2997e52 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Auburn Nov. 15, 1858 My dear Sir, I have no lease for my new home in Washington. One quarters rent is due to day. I have forgotten the Christian name of Major Clark of the U. S. Army my landlord - Please pay it for me and send me his receipt - and so oblige Faithfuly yours William H Seward B. B. French Esq. Maj M. M. Clark U.S.A. [Balt??] B. B. French Esq. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300259 T1858.11.15-MISC Title A name given to the resource William H. Seward to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seward, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-11-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William H. Seward asks B.B. French to pay a debt for him and send him a receipt. The letter is has an embossed stationer's mark in upper left corner. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Auburn Nov. 15, 1858 My dear Sir, I have no lease for my new home in Washington. One quarters rent is due to day. I have forgotten the Christian name of Major Clark of the U. S. Army my landlord - Please pay it for me and send me his receipt - and so oblige Faithfuly yours William H Seward B. B. French Esq. Maj M. M. Clark U.S.A. [Balt??] B. B. French Esq. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c694c7c4ff5332771631ec8db77819d2.pdf c8cbb879476690da2cfa4d65bb597ddc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Civil War Song Sheets Collection Description An account of the resource <a href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=296" target="_self">Browse items in the Civil War Song Sheets Collection</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 24 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 301518 37540000504870 Title A name given to the resource Yankee Doodle Uncle Sam Description An account of the resource Eight verse pro-Union song and chorus sung to the tune of "Bag of Nails." Sheet note: "As sung by Tony Pastor." Subject The topic of the resource Song sheet Broadsides Pastor, Tony, 1837-1908 Popular music Nineteenth century. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Johnson Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Philadelphia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-1859 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource eng http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4257fa9af90c9b574fbd53f6a8081048.pdf f194c3e9544bd91a94b98566880498ab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. SONGS OF THE FLORENCES. Authorized bdcht(?SP) W. J. Florence. As Sung BY MRS. W. J. FLORENCE. THROUGHTOUT THE VARIOUS THEATRES IN EUROPE AND AMERICA. WAY DOWN IN MAINE. THE CAPTAIN. JOHNEY WAS A SHOEMAKER. EMMER JANE. J. H. Bufford's lath. BOSTON. Published by OLIVER DITSON & CO 277 Washington St. C. C. CLAPP & CO Boston. BECK & LAWTON Philada. FIRTH, POND & CO. N. York. JOHN CHURCH JR. Cinn. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1859 by Oliver Ditson & Co. in the Clerks Office of the District of Mass. THE CAPTAIN. Written by W. J. FLORENCE Arranged by T. COMER. Allegretto. 1. As they marched thro' the town with their ban-ners so gay, I ran to the window t hear the band play; I peeped thro' the blinds ve-ry cau-tious-ly then, Lest the neigh-bors should say I was look-ing at the men. Oh! I heard the drums beat, and the mu-sic so..... sweet, But my eyes at the time caught a much great-er treat; The Troop was the fin-est I ev-er did see, And the Captain with his whis-kers took a sly glance at me. me. 2. When we met at the Ball I of course thought' twas right, to pre-tend that we nev-er had met be-fore that night. But he knew me at once I per-ceived by his glance, And I hung down my head when he asked me to dance. Oh! he sat..... by my side at the end... of the sett, And the sweet word he spoke I shall nev-er for-get; For my heart was en-list-ed and could not get free, As the Cap-tain with his whis-kers took a sly glance at me. me. 3. But he march'd from the town, and I see him no more, Yet I think of him oft and the whiskers he word, I dream all the night, and I talk all the day, Of the love of a Captain who went far away. I remember with super-abundant delight, When we met in the street, and we danced all the night, And keep in my mind, how my heart jumped with glee, As the Captain with his whiskers took a sly glance at me. 4. But there's hope....for a friend just ten minutes ago, Said the Captain's returned from the war, and I know He'll be searching for me with considerable zest, And when I am found_but_ah_you know all the rest, Perhaps he is here_ let me look around the house_ Keep still, every one of you_still as a mouse_ For if the dear creature is here, he will be With his whiskers a-taking sly glances at me. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lincoln Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource <a href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=255">Browse items in the Lincoln Sheet Music Collection</a> Sheet music from the Lincoln Collection of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library celebrating and commemorating the life of Abraham Lincoln. The collection also includes a number of songs covering other Civil War subjects, as well as minstrel songs. Visitors should be warned that some songs contain racially offensive language and imagery. These items are examples of the stereotypical nineteeth century dipiction of African Americans and other minorities. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 34 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300966 17697559 Title A name given to the resource The Captain Description An account of the resource A popular prewar song about a young woman's infatuation with an army officer. Cover shows a portrait of the musical artists, "The Floriences," and references three songs not included in this copy: "Way Down in Maine," "Johney was a Shoemaker," and "Emmer Jane." The cover appears to be signed by W. J. Florence. Subject The topic of the resource Sheet music Florence, William, Jermyn Mrs. W. J. Jermyn Commer, T. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Florence, William Jermyn and Comer, T. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Oliver Ditson & Company Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Boston Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. SONGS OF THE FLORENCES. Authorized bdcht(?SP) W. J. Florence. As Sung BY MRS. W. J. FLORENCE. THROUGHTOUT THE VARIOUS THEATRES IN EUROPE AND AMERICA. WAY DOWN IN MAINE. THE CAPTAIN. JOHNEY WAS A SHOEMAKER. EMMER JANE. J. H. Bufford's lath. BOSTON. Published by OLIVER DITSON & CO 277 Washington St. C. C. CLAPP & CO Boston. BECK & LAWTON Philada. FIRTH, POND & CO. N. York. JOHN CHURCH JR. Cinn. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1859 by Oliver Ditson & Co. in the Clerks Office of the District of Mass. THE CAPTAIN. Written by W. J. FLORENCE Arranged by T. COMER. Allegretto. 1. As they marched thro' the town with their ban-ners so gay, I ran to the window t hear the band play; I peeped thro' the blinds ve-ry cau-tious-ly then, Lest the neigh-bors should say I was look-ing at the men. Oh! I heard the drums beat, and the mu-sic so..... sweet, But my eyes at the time caught a much great-er treat; The Troop was the fin-est I ev-er did see, And the Captain with his whis-kers took a sly glance at me. me. 2. When we met at the Ball I of course thought' twas right, to pre-tend that we nev-er had met be-fore that night. But he knew me at once I per-ceived by his glance, And I hung down my head when he asked me to dance. Oh! he sat..... by my side at the end... of the sett, And the sweet word he spoke I shall nev-er for-get; For my heart was en-list-ed and could not get free, As the Cap-tain with his whis-kers took a sly glance at me. me. 3. But he march'd from the town, and I see him no more, Yet I think of him oft and the whiskers he word, I dream all the night, and I talk all the day, Of the love of a Captain who went far away. I remember with super-abundant delight, When we met in the street, and we danced all the night, And keep in my mind, how my heart jumped with glee, As the Captain with his whiskers took a sly glance at me. 4. But there's hope....for a friend just ten minutes ago, Said the Captain's returned from the war, and I know He'll be searching for me with considerable zest, And when I am found_but_ah_you know all the rest, Perhaps he is here_ let me look around the house_ Keep still, every one of you_still as a mouse_ For if the dear creature is here, he will be With his whiskers a-taking sly glances at me. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bed8acce0604a3f881e68f43fdf25ce9.pdf d36831b43a55a22cbc28252aaa383988 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County. SS I Noah W. Matheny, Clerk of the County Court for said County, do hereby certify that I have this day received of Maria L. Bullock by A. Lincoln the sum of Five 18/100 Dollars, being, the amount of redemption money on the following described tract of land sold by the Sheriff of said County on the 8th day of June A.D. 1857, for the Taxes and Cost due thereon for the year 1856. to=wit Lots 24, 25 & 26. Blk 1 Bullocks ad to Springfield Amount of Redemption $3.17 Tax for 1857. 2.01 Tax for Certificate of Redemption $5.18 In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office at Springfield, this 8th day of Febury A. D. 1859. N W Matheny Clerk. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300262 T1859.02.08-1 Title A name given to the resource Receipt for Abraham Lincoln by Noah M. Matheny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matheny, Noah W. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sangamon County Clerk Noah M. Matheny writes a receipt for Abraham Lincoln who paid $5.18 for 1857 taxes and costs on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. One of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County. SS I Noah W. Matheny, Clerk of the County Court for said County, do hereby certify that I have this day received of Maria L. Bullock by A. Lincoln the sum of Five 18/100 Dollars, being, the amount of redemption money on the following described tract of land sold by the Sheriff of said County on the 8th day of June A.D. 1857, for the Taxes and Cost due thereon for the year 1856. to=wit Lots 24, 25 & 26. Blk 1 Bullocks ad to Springfield Amount of Redemption $3.17 Tax for 1857. 2.01 Tax for Certificate of Redemption $5.18 In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office at Springfield, this 8th day of Febury A. D. 1859. N W Matheny Clerk. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f562bfca4c70d70c344ef68722fc3f13.pdf ca94d2a813fd1fac48855af5957a95d6 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 16 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300068 T1859.02.08-2? 95312 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Receipt for Abraham Lincoln by J.B. Pirkins Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pirkins, Joseph B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln receives a receipt for his payment of 1858 taxes levied on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. This is one of nine documents Bullock v.Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3f1c955115668d74b1bfbd645d62b707.pdf f6b38b97c44d12e6cd81636aad59bb88 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $__________ Collector's Office, Sangamon County, Ills., Feby 8th 1859 Received of A Lincoln one and 47/100 Dollars, in full for State and County Tax, on the following described Real Estate and personal property, in the city of Springfield, for the year 1858, as follows, to-wit: <pre> Lot Block Situation. Value. State and Co. Tax. </pre> <pre>Personal Property. </pre> <pre>24.25.26. 1. Bullock ad 150 J1.47 </pre> B.B. Perkins Sheriff and Collector Sangamon Co. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 16 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300261 T1859.02.08-3 Title A name given to the resource Receipt for Abraham Lincoln by Joseph B. Pirkins Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pirkins, Joseph B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sangamon County Sheriff and Collector Joseph B. Pirkins writes a receipt for Abraham Lincoln who paid $1.47 for 1858 taxes paid on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. One of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $__________ Collector's Office, Sangamon County, Ills., Feby 8th 1859 Received of A Lincoln one and 47/100 Dollars, in full for State and County Tax, on the following described Real Estate and personal property, in the city of Springfield, for the year 1858, as follows, to-wit: <pre> Lot Block Situation. Value. State and Co. Tax. </pre> <pre>Personal Property. </pre> <pre>24.25.26. 1. Bullock ad 150 J1.47 </pre> B.B. Perkins Sheriff and Collector Sangamon Co. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/180cf77618e491c1da3c9c71e3328a49.pdf 76b01c5146fcde473791a25696cedeb0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To the Honorable, the Judge of the Sangamon County Circuit court in chancery sitting - Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your oratrix Maria S. Bullock that on the 20th day of August 1855 one William S. Viney made his two several promissory notes, of that date, both payable to your oratrix, both bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid, each for the principal sum of eighty one dollars, one payable in one year and the other in two years after date, the same being to secure a part of the purchase money of Lots. 24. 25. & 26, in Block 1 in Bullock's Addition to the City of Springfield - that to secure the payment of said notes, the said Viney executed his mortgage deed of that date to and in favor of your oratrix, upon the lots aforesaid, which mortgage deed was afterwards duly recorded in the Recorder's office of said County of Sangamon; and which mortgage deed is herewith filed, marked (A) and prayed to be taken as part hereof - Your oratrix further states that afterwards, to wit, on or about the 5th day of November 1856, the said Viney paid and fully discharged the one note first falling due, of the two notes aforesaid; and that <hr /> the other of said notes remains wholly due and unpaid, and is herewith filed, attached to said mortgage deed - Your Oratrix further charges that said Viney has not fully paid the taxes upon said lots; but on the contrary, has permitted them to be sold for the tax of 1856, and allowed the purchaser to pay the tax of 1857, so that your oratrix, in order to preserve her security, has been compelled to redeem said lots from said sale, paying double the amount for which they were sold, and the single amount for 1857, amounting in all to the sum of Five dollars, and eighteen cents; and that, for the same object she has been compelled to pay the taxes for the year 1858, amounting to the sum of Three dollars and ninety nine cents, all which your oratrix claims she is in Equity, entitled to recover of and from said Viney- In consideration of all which your oratrix prays that said William S. Viney be now defendant to this Bill; that the People's writ of Subpoena issue for him; that he be required to appear and answer all and singular the alle <hr /> gations of this Bill, and that on a final hearing your Honor will decree that your Oratrix recover of and from the said defendant, the amount of principal and interest which may then be found due on said unpaid note, together with the full amount she has paid as aforesaid, on account of taxes; that his Equity of Redemption in and to said lots be barred and forever foreclosed, and that said lots be sold to pay and satisfy said accord, together with all costs; and that your Honor will grant such other and further relief, as Equity may require,and, as in duty bound &c Lincoln, for Complainant Maria S. Bullock vs. William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this cause, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may accrue in this suit, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court, in [persuance?] of the laws of this State - Dated this 8th Day of February A.D. 1859 A. Lincoln - <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County SS Abraham Lincoln being first duly sworn, states on oath that he is informed, and verily believes that William S. Viney, the defendant in the foregoing Bill in Chancery, resides without the State of Illinois. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th January AD. 1859 [illegible] Wright Clk A. Lincoln - 181 Maria S. Bullock vs William S. Viney Bill Filed February 8, 1859 [illegible] Wright clk Ap 3, 1859 Pat made Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300824 T1859.02.08-4 Title A name given to the resource Bill in Chancery, security for costs, and sworn oath in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes a bill in chancery, security for costs, and a sworn oath in Maria Bullock v. Samuel S. Viney. All in Lincoln's hand and signed 4 times by him. Viney never paid his debt so when Bullock's relatives urged her to retrieve monies still due her, she pressed Lincoln for further action. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To the Honorable, the Judge of the Sangamon County Circuit court in chancery sitting - Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your oratrix Maria S. Bullock that on the 20th day of August 1855 one William S. Viney made his two several promissory notes, of that date, both payable to your oratrix, both bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid, each for the principal sum of eighty one dollars, one payable in one year and the other in two years after date, the same being to secure a part of the purchase money of Lots. 24. 25. & 26, in Block 1 in Bullock's Addition to the City of Springfield - that to secure the payment of said notes, the said Viney executed his mortgage deed of that date to and in favor of your oratrix, upon the lots aforesaid, which mortgage deed was afterwards duly recorded in the Recorder's office of said County of Sangamon; and which mortgage deed is herewith filed, marked (A) and prayed to be taken as part hereof - Your oratrix further states that afterwards, to wit, on or about the 5th day of November 1856, the said Viney paid and fully discharged the one note first falling due, of the two notes aforesaid; and that <hr /> the other of said notes remains wholly due and unpaid, and is herewith filed, attached to said mortgage deed - Your Oratrix further charges that said Viney has not fully paid the taxes upon said lots; but on the contrary, has permitted them to be sold for the tax of 1856, and allowed the purchaser to pay the tax of 1857, so that your oratrix, in order to preserve her security, has been compelled to redeem said lots from said sale, paying double the amount for which they were sold, and the single amount for 1857, amounting in all to the sum of Five dollars, and eighteen cents; and that, for the same object she has been compelled to pay the taxes for the year 1858, amounting to the sum of Three dollars and ninety nine cents, all which your oratrix claims she is in Equity, entitled to recover of and from said Viney- In consideration of all which your oratrix prays that said William S. Viney be now defendant to this Bill; that the People's writ of Subpoena issue for him; that he be required to appear and answer all and singular the alle <hr /> gations of this Bill, and that on a final hearing your Honor will decree that your Oratrix recover of and from the said defendant, the amount of principal and interest which may then be found due on said unpaid note, together with the full amount she has paid as aforesaid, on account of taxes; that his Equity of Redemption in and to said lots be barred and forever foreclosed, and that said lots be sold to pay and satisfy said accord, together with all costs; and that your Honor will grant such other and further relief, as Equity may require,and, as in duty bound &c Lincoln, for Complainant Maria S. Bullock vs. William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this cause, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may accrue in this suit, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court, in [persuance?] of the laws of this State - Dated this 8th Day of February A.D. 1859 A. Lincoln - <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County SS Abraham Lincoln being first duly sworn, states on oath that he is informed, and verily believes that William S. Viney, the defendant in the foregoing Bill in Chancery, resides without the State of Illinois. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th January AD. 1859 [illegible] Wright Clk A. Lincoln - 181 Maria S. Bullock vs William S. Viney Bill Filed February 8, 1859 [illegible] Wright clk Ap 3, 1859 Pat made Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6dbd8597a59205ba6731a1965b35b164.pdf cc9f7f6805d173f95f06b099d2e17289 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, March 3. 1859 Haden Keeling, Esq Dear Sir Yours of Feb. 28. 1859, is received -- I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better. Your truly A.Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300020 T1859.03.03 201181 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Haden Keeling Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-03-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln provides thoughtful advice to a legal client, informing him that "I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler 3:371 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, March 3. 1859 Haden Keeling, Esq Dear Sir Yours of Feb. 28. 1859, is received -- I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better. Your truly A.Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fa0d429a19ea5d708938ae48aa7de1f8.pdf 673d407898132d5a1360dbdad9a14b14 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Reuben W. Burt vs Sackett Davis & Co. And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as is in the declaration alledged; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c. Parks & Lincoln p/a And the plaintiffs will take notice that at the trial that the jewelry sold to defendant, was less in value than it appeared, by a large sum, towit the sum of one hundred dollars; and that the defect in quality and value was known to plaintiffs, at the time, and by them concealed from the defendant. Parks & Lincoln pa <hr /> 138- Reuben W. Burt adv Plea Sackett, Davis &Co. Filed April 1st 1859, J. C. Webster Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300065 T1859.04.01 3558 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Plea and notice in Sackett Davis & Co. v. Burt Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sackett Davis & Co. sues Reuben W. Burt to collect an $800 account. Lincoln argues in this plea that Burt was innocent of the charge in that the value of the jewelry he purchased from Sackett Davis & Co. was worth less than sued upon and asserts that the plaintiffs knew that to be the case. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Reuben W. Burt vs Sackett Davis & Co. And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as is in the declaration alledged; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c. Parks & Lincoln p/a And the plaintiffs will take notice that at the trial that the jewelry sold to defendant, was less in value than it appeared, by a large sum, towit the sum of one hundred dollars; and that the defect in quality and value was known to plaintiffs, at the time, and by them concealed from the defendant. Parks & Lincoln pa <hr /> 138- Reuben W. Burt adv Plea Sackett, Davis &Co. Filed April 1st 1859, J. C. Webster Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9e766132b6247460abdd7a60b1f06cf9.pdf 1077c15a8d757502de1a9c3ed394aaf4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Saint Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, Apr 22 1859. Mr. O. M. Hatch To Blakley & Cammings To 1 21/31 Mo brand $26.00 Recd Payment By deduction 5.00 $21.00 Recd Payment Blakeley & Cammings for Ben Foster <hr /> O. M. Hatch St. Nicholas Vale the last Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300263 T1859.04.22-MISC Title A name given to the resource Bill from Saint Nicholas Hotel for O.M. Hatch Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource St. Nicholas Hotel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A bill from the Saint Nicholas Hotel in Springfield charges O.M. Hatch for accomodations and records payments to the bill. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Saint Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, Apr 22 1859. Mr. O. M. Hatch To Blakley & Cammings To 1 21/31 Mo brand $26.00 Recd Payment By deduction 5.00 $21.00 Recd Payment Blakeley & Cammings for Ben Foster <hr /> O. M. Hatch St. Nicholas Vale the last Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/99aa97510ab80d4d046a206fc05b08b2.pdf 1ccab078ef87ed0c379789992fe45ab8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Before Entering the Normal University I again applied to Mr. Herndon - His answer: Springfield Ills. April 23 1859 Mr. Grigsby - Dear Sir: Your Excellent and most Eloquent letter is at hand, and has been for some time/ but the press of business prevented me from answering it sooner. You are quite philisophic in your reflections, and we cannot answer your very kind letter otherwise than in a Kindred Spirit. We really desire your welfare and prosperity, and hope that you may leap into business with all your might & Energy. We are sorry that we have no room now for a student: we have one reading with us at this moment, and cannot make room, at present, for an other - At some time we may take you - not now. Your Friends Lincoln & Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300264 T1859.04.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource William Herndon to W. H. Grigsby Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William Herndon replies to a request by W. H. Grigsby to read law in the Lincoln and Herndon law office. Herndon states that their office has no room for another student at present but implies that at some time they may take Grigsby on but not now. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Before Entering the Normal University I again applied to Mr. Herndon - His answer: Springfield Ills. April 23 1859 Mr. Grigsby - Dear Sir: Your Excellent and most Eloquent letter is at hand, and has been for some time/ but the press of business prevented me from answering it sooner. You are quite philisophic in your reflections, and we cannot answer your very kind letter otherwise than in a Kindred Spirit. We really desire your welfare and prosperity, and hope that you may leap into business with all your might & Energy. We are sorry that we have no room now for a student: we have one reading with us at this moment, and cannot make room, at present, for an other - At some time we may take you - not now. Your Friends Lincoln & Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f2cdd153f292ac778f723420200391ea.pdf 92340a2bdf79625267289eec7ec50e96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. At County Clerk's Office. Lots 24. 25. & 26. B. 1 Bullocks addition. Sold Jan 8. 1857. for tax of 1856. to Wm. Sides, for 47 cents on each lot - <pre> 6 282 lost 35 3.17 Tax of 1857. 2.01. $5.18 </pre> At City Clerk's office. Sale & redemption at this office for [illegible] Nothing owed him now. Feb. 8. 1859. lot Tax of 1858. May 19. 1859. Besides the $9.17 cents heretofor paid on account of taxes, Lincoln today paid $5.00 for certificate of publication <hr /> State of Illinois State of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300946 T1859.05.19-1 Title A name given to the resource Accounting of expenses in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln's account of expenses incurred on behalf of Maria Bullock, includes money paid to the County Clerk for the publication of a notice of Bullock's impending lawsuit with William S. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. At County Clerk's Office. Lots 24. 25. & 26. B. 1 Bullocks addition. Sold Jan 8. 1857. for tax of 1856. to Wm. Sides, for 47 cents on each lot - <pre> 6 282 lost 35 3.17 Tax of 1857. 2.01. $5.18 </pre> At City Clerk's office. Sale & redemption at this office for [illegible] Nothing owed him now. Feb. 8. 1859. lot Tax of 1858. May 19. 1859. Besides the $9.17 cents heretofor paid on account of taxes, Lincoln today paid $5.00 for certificate of publication <hr /> State of Illinois State of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a824de35e5db9f405107c091edd44134.pdf 52ca58009c5b58adf3d55fdd25571a3a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Maria L. Bullock vs William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose. This day came the complainant, and it appearing to the court that due notice of the pending of this suit has been given the defendant, by publication in a newspaper, upon proper affidavit made, the process having been duly issued, and by the Sheriff returned "Not found" and the said defendant being three times solemnly called, came not, but made default - It is therefore ordered by the court that the complainant's Bill be taken for confessed against said defendant - And the court being further satisfied by the proofs that all the allegations of said Bill are true; that said defendant executed the mortgage deed, and notes as in said Bill alledged; that the whole of the note last falling due, with interest remains unpaid, amounting to the sum of ninety-nine dollars and twentytwo and a half cents; and also that complainant has been compelled to pay on account of taxes on this mortgaged premises, as stated in the Bill, the sum of nine dollars and seventeen cents, it is therefore decreed by the court, that the complainant recover of and from the defend- <hr /> ant, the sum of one hundred and eight dollars and thirtynine and a half cents together with her cost herein; that unless the same be paid within thirty days from date the defendant's Equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises, towit Lots 24-25&26 in Block 1, in Bullocks addition to the City of Springfield be forever baned and foreclosed, and that said premises be sold to pay and discharge the same; that Antrim Campbell be a commissioner to execute the decree; that he advertise as in cases of sales upon execution, and sell at public auction, and that he report to this court. <hr /> 181 Maria L. Bullock vs William S Viney Decree May 19. 1859. Rec S 13 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300825 T1859.05.19-2 Title A name given to the resource Decree in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln produces a copy of the decree in Bullock v. Viney. Maria L. Bullock received judgement by default against Viney. In order for Bullock to collect the judgement of $108.395 awarded her, the court ordered a foreclosure of Viney's mortgage on several lots in Bullock's additon to the city of Springfield and the lots sold at auction to recover the debt. Bullock had to wait 2 more years to recover her money. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Maria L. Bullock vs William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose. This day came the complainant, and it appearing to the court that due notice of the pending of this suit has been given the defendant, by publication in a newspaper, upon proper affidavit made, the process having been duly issued, and by the Sheriff returned "Not found" and the said defendant being three times solemnly called, came not, but made default - It is therefore ordered by the court that the complainant's Bill be taken for confessed against said defendant - And the court being further satisfied by the proofs that all the allegations of said Bill are true; that said defendant executed the mortgage deed, and notes as in said Bill alledged; that the whole of the note last falling due, with interest remains unpaid, amounting to the sum of ninety-nine dollars and twentytwo and a half cents; and also that complainant has been compelled to pay on account of taxes on this mortgaged premises, as stated in the Bill, the sum of nine dollars and seventeen cents, it is therefore decreed by the court, that the complainant recover of and from the defend- <hr /> ant, the sum of one hundred and eight dollars and thirtynine and a half cents together with her cost herein; that unless the same be paid within thirty days from date the defendant's Equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises, towit Lots 24-25&26 in Block 1, in Bullocks addition to the City of Springfield be forever baned and foreclosed, and that said premises be sold to pay and discharge the same; that Antrim Campbell be a commissioner to execute the decree; that he advertise as in cases of sales upon execution, and sell at public auction, and that he report to this court. <hr /> 181 Maria L. Bullock vs William S Viney Decree May 19. 1859. Rec S 13 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6b359ce750dfad5251abb870e3cbd248.pdf 1630a6ba61db54316e1886cefdad429e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London June 17th/59 28 Surrey Street Strand My dear Father + Brothers You will say at least that I commence a punctual correspondence, even if I should fall off in the frequency of my letters hereafter. But as events transpire so rapidly at present I feel it my duty to let you know each succeeding change until I am out of my uncertain position and engaged in some reliable enterprize of professional promise. Since writing my last I have had an interview with the manager of the “Royal Standard Theatre,” where the celebrated (and acknowledged <hr /> the best) English Tragedian, Mr Phelps is now playing, and he has intimated that I can have an opening with him as soon as Mr Phelps engagement terminates if I like, or the privilege of deferring it until the commencement of the Fall season, which he admits will be much more favorable than now, the warm summer season. I perfectly agreed with him on that point and have arranged to meet him again tomorrow night (which will be too late for this mail) and settle definitely upon terms &c. He appears most anxious for the arrangement and I have no doubt of its being fully concluded before this letter is far embarked upon its home mission. I can say something more than most American Actors <hr /> who have come to this country in having an engagement offered so soon after my arrival, as many have had to wait from six months to a year before they could effect an opening, and several have had to return without doing anything at all. Therefore under such pressing difficulties I may consider myself one of the fortunate adventurers. My business motive in writing now is to ask John to see Ms Holloway and try to purchase the music of “Gio, the Armorer of Tyre,” and the Indian play of “Outahlanchet” which he arranged for the National Theatre Boston. = I offered to purchase it of him at the time, but he was inclined to ask more than I thought he should – in taking into consideration the favors I had done him by playing gratuitously for his own Benefit and also for the Orchestra in which he was a participant besides which he had availed himself of the privilege I gave him to take <hr /> a copy of my nick of the woods music and also of Johns "Macbeth“ Music &c. I therefore felt vexed and would not gratify his, what I considered unjust exorbitant demand. But John knows + everybody else that he is small in money matters, and perhaps may have repented his meanness in the affair. Be that as it may, I now wish John to see if he can effect anything with him in the purchase of the same as it will save me considerable trouble in getting it done here, and perhaps expense as I suppose they would take advantage of my necessity and change accordingly. Besides which Hollowways arrangement is very good and I should then have all the parts ready for the first-rehearsal of each piece + not have the delay of beating into some stupid leaders noddle the kind of music I wanted for each scene. I think Holloway asked ten dollars for each play or parts, and I offered Eight, that is, sixteen for the two. John, however will know how to talk with him and if he succeeds, tell him to get the Chorusses of Gio, as well as the other music – Jos Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300265 T1859.06.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-06-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor recounts to his father and brother that he has had an interview with the manager of the Royal Standard Theatre where the celebrated tragedian (Phelps) is playing. The manager has indicated that Proctor can have an opening there as soon as the Phelps engagement terminates. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London June 17th/59 28 Surrey Street Strand My dear Father + Brothers You will say at least that I commence a punctual correspondence, even if I should fall off in the frequency of my letters hereafter. But as events transpire so rapidly at present I feel it my duty to let you know each succeeding change until I am out of my uncertain position and engaged in some reliable enterprize of professional promise. Since writing my last I have had an interview with the manager of the “Royal Standard Theatre,” where the celebrated (and acknowledged <hr /> the best) English Tragedian, Mr Phelps is now playing, and he has intimated that I can have an opening with him as soon as Mr Phelps engagement terminates if I like, or the privilege of deferring it until the commencement of the Fall season, which he admits will be much more favorable than now, the warm summer season. I perfectly agreed with him on that point and have arranged to meet him again tomorrow night (which will be too late for this mail) and settle definitely upon terms &c. He appears most anxious for the arrangement and I have no doubt of its being fully concluded before this letter is far embarked upon its home mission. I can say something more than most American Actors <hr /> who have come to this country in having an engagement offered so soon after my arrival, as many have had to wait from six months to a year before they could effect an opening, and several have had to return without doing anything at all. Therefore under such pressing difficulties I may consider myself one of the fortunate adventurers. My business motive in writing now is to ask John to see Ms Holloway and try to purchase the music of “Gio, the Armorer of Tyre,” and the Indian play of “Outahlanchet” which he arranged for the National Theatre Boston. = I offered to purchase it of him at the time, but he was inclined to ask more than I thought he should – in taking into consideration the favors I had done him by playing gratuitously for his own Benefit and also for the Orchestra in which he was a participant besides which he had availed himself of the privilege I gave him to take <hr /> a copy of my nick of the woods music and also of Johns "Macbeth“ Music &c. I therefore felt vexed and would not gratify his, what I considered unjust exorbitant demand. But John knows + everybody else that he is small in money matters, and perhaps may have repented his meanness in the affair. Be that as it may, I now wish John to see if he can effect anything with him in the purchase of the same as it will save me considerable trouble in getting it done here, and perhaps expense as I suppose they would take advantage of my necessity and change accordingly. Besides which Hollowways arrangement is very good and I should then have all the parts ready for the first-rehearsal of each piece + not have the delay of beating into some stupid leaders noddle the kind of music I wanted for each scene. I think Holloway asked ten dollars for each play or parts, and I offered Eight, that is, sixteen for the two. John, however will know how to talk with him and if he succeeds, tell him to get the Chorusses of Gio, as well as the other music – Jos Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/615f36167eccda24b04fe7e8a22222c4.pdf 8dab0fc9431b8c6572c4c82734089652 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 8th 1859. Honl. A. Lincoln Dear Sir I wrote you some two months since in regard to that little Judgment against Price and myself as Security. I have heard nothing in reply. I now propose to pay you a part of the Judgment---say $150. Dollars. and the bal. in a year from the date of the Judgment, without the expence of a sale. It is hard enough these time to have to pay, security debts with as little costs as [possible?]. I would gladly pay it all off now but I cant do it. Please to let me hear from you in reply, and say when you will probably be at home, as I want to consult with you about some business matters soon. your Friend K H Fell <hr /> I close with the within proposal---that is pay $150 now, & Execution [staid?] a year from date of judgment, at which time I have your word that the remainder will be paid. Think I will see you at Bloomington in two or three days. If not I will write again. Yours as ever A. Lincoln A Lincoln July 8/59 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 23 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300021 T1859.07.08 207695 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Kersey H. Fell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-07-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Kersey H. Fell of Bloomington writes to inform Abraham Lincoln that he is unable to discharge the whole debt he owes and suggests a schedule of payment. Lincoln, who won a case for Fell, writes and signs a note on the reverse side of the letter approving the plan proposed, as "I have your word that the remainder will be paid." Kersey Fell wass a lawyer and brother of Jesse Fell who launched Lincoln's presidential campaign. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp. 2:17. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 8th 1859. Honl. A. Lincoln Dear Sir I wrote you some two months since in regard to that little Judgment against Price and myself as Security. I have heard nothing in reply. I now propose to pay you a part of the Judgment---say $150. Dollars. and the bal. in a year from the date of the Judgment, without the expence of a sale. It is hard enough these time to have to pay, security debts with as little costs as [possible?]. I would gladly pay it all off now but I cant do it. Please to let me hear from you in reply, and say when you will probably be at home, as I want to consult with you about some business matters soon. your Friend K H Fell <hr /> I close with the within proposal---that is pay $150 now, & Execution [staid?] a year from date of judgment, at which time I have your word that the remainder will be paid. Think I will see you at Bloomington in two or three days. If not I will write again. Yours as ever A. Lincoln A Lincoln July 8/59 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3ae682084a5dd2fcf68c5379fa426754.pdf 27b481f6a36db2351fa04b77dae0c772 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 10th My Dear Mrs Shearer For some days past, particularly since the fourth, I have anticipated writing you a letter and give you an account of some of us on [May?] day. We had a children's and grown people's picnic on that day, out at Col McClernand's farm, for the first time since you left, had the pleasure of meeting your good sister. You can perhaps imagine how much you were missed & how frequently your name was mentioned on that day. Pray how were you passing the time? <hr /> We are having very warm weather. I trust among the hills, you are not passing through the same fiery ordeal we are. Our summer thus far, has been rather pleasant than otherwise between strawberry & raspberry parties & latterly some select tea drinkings, our warm weather is almost half gone. Yet withall, I am generally very lonely. Miss Corcoram made a little stay of two months, with us, as she was not particularly pleased with her boarding house and as she contemplated a visit during her vacation to Wheeling I thought it would lessen her expenses, and render any eve- <hr /> nings less lonely. If I still have Mary, the same girl I have had for some time, and I see no reason to expect a change, I shall be willing to shelter her in the winter more especially as Robert leaves the first of September, & I fear I shall grow cowardly again. I have attended a very sad funeral today. Mrs Walters only promising son, was drowned two days since, in the Illinois river. the family is heart broken. There is so much to sadden us in life, and so little to make us wish to cling to it as we do. I have not yet learned, dear friend, to look over the way with a calm heart, I truly believe I shall never cease to miss you. <hr /> Mrs McClernands health has improved a good deal. She had some idea of going to some springs in Virginia, I am almost disposed to think she will not go. You speak of visiting New York In September, you will doubtless have a pleasant time. I should like to fly away and be at rest, this summer, yet I remember that I have taken mine ease so extensively. I miss our cosy meetings of the olden time & when I think you will never return here I am sad indeed. We have at least the opportunity of frequent interchange of letters I hope you will frequently remember me in that way. Remember me kindly to the Dr & boys. Hoping soon to hear from you. I remain yours truly, M. Lincoln <hr /> [envelope postmarked] Springfield Ill July 13 1859 Mrs. H. S. Shearer Wellsboro Tioga Co Penn Care of Dr Shearer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 5 p 18 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300073 T1859.07.10 Title A name given to the resource Mary Todd Lincoln to Hannah Shearer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-07-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to Hannah Shearer describing a picnic at Colonel McClernand's farm, the warm weather, Robert's impending departure, and a local drowning. She notes missing "our cozy meetings of the olden time." The letter is accompanied by its envelope addressed by Mary Lincoln. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 10th My Dear Mrs Shearer For some days past, particularly since the fourth, I have anticipated writing you a letter and give you an account of some of us on [May?] day. We had a children's and grown people's picnic on that day, out at Col McClernand's farm, for the first time since you left, had the pleasure of meeting your good sister. You can perhaps imagine how much you were missed & how frequently your name was mentioned on that day. Pray how were you passing the time? <hr /> We are having very warm weather. I trust among the hills, you are not passing through the same fiery ordeal we are. Our summer thus far, has been rather pleasant than otherwise between strawberry & raspberry parties & latterly some select tea drinkings, our warm weather is almost half gone. Yet withall, I am generally very lonely. Miss Corcoram made a little stay of two months, with us, as she was not particularly pleased with her boarding house and as she contemplated a visit during her vacation to Wheeling I thought it would lessen her expenses, and render any eve- <hr /> nings less lonely. If I still have Mary, the same girl I have had for some time, and I see no reason to expect a change, I shall be willing to shelter her in the winter more especially as Robert leaves the first of September, & I fear I shall grow cowardly again. I have attended a very sad funeral today. Mrs Walters only promising son, was drowned two days since, in the Illinois river. the family is heart broken. There is so much to sadden us in life, and so little to make us wish to cling to it as we do. I have not yet learned, dear friend, to look over the way with a calm heart, I truly believe I shall never cease to miss you. <hr /> Mrs McClernands health has improved a good deal. She had some idea of going to some springs in Virginia, I am almost disposed to think she will not go. You speak of visiting New York In September, you will doubtless have a pleasant time. I should like to fly away and be at rest, this summer, yet I remember that I have taken mine ease so extensively. I miss our cosy meetings of the olden time & when I think you will never return here I am sad indeed. We have at least the opportunity of frequent interchange of letters I hope you will frequently remember me in that way. Remember me kindly to the Dr & boys. Hoping soon to hear from you. I remain yours truly, M. Lincoln <hr /> [envelope postmarked] Springfield Ill July 13 1859 Mrs. H. S. Shearer Wellsboro Tioga Co Penn Care of Dr Shearer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d4cc9ef6a4624b8bf9d4138d47d9c008.jpg b341e2d2292e01465bafa4ac1ba23a55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank E. Stevens Collection Subject The topic of the resource Stevens, Frank E. (Frank Everett), 1856-1939 Black Hawk War (1832) Generals Soldiers War of 1812 Veterans Mexican War (1846-1848) Generals Legislators Indians of North America Description An account of the resource Frank E. Stevens was a lawyer, banker, newspaper editor and writer based in Illinois. Stevens was born and educated in Dixon, Illinois. He studied law in Sycamore, Illinois, and was admitted to the bar in 1877. Shortly after that he moved to South Dakota where he operated the Beadle County National Bank until 1890 when he moved to Chicago and worked in a brokerage business. In 1907 Stevens returned to Sycamore, Illinois, where he published the Dixon Weekly Citizen and later the Sycamore Tribune. He retired from the newspaper business in 1928 and was elected mayor of Sycamore in 1931. Governor Henry Horner appointed Stevens to the War Records Division of the office of the Adjutant General. Stevens was a historian who authored several historical works including The Black Hawk War. Stevens used the majority of the items in the collection while researching and writing The Black Hawk War. The Black Hawk War (1832), although brief, has much significance for Native American history. In April, tribal groups of Sauk, Meskwakis, and Kickapoo, led by Chief Black Hawk of the Sauk, crossed the Mississippi River from Iowa into Illinois. Known as the British Band, they claimed lands under the 1804 Treaty of St. Louis, a treaty the whites disputed. Fearful, militia’s fired on the Native American delegation in what led to the Battle of Stillman’s Run, a resounding defeat for the militias. Black Hawk was eventually defeat, however, at the battles of Wisconsin Heights and Bad Axe. Historically, the Black Hawk War legitimized and strengthened forcible relocation of Native American tribes further west. The finding aid for the Frank E. Stevens Papers, 1832-1939 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located at: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/610. Photographs in this collection include images of several individuals connected to the Black Hawk War including Chief Shabbona, Major Isaiah Stillman, Brigadier General Milton K. Alexander, Colonel Nathan Boone, and Brigadier General Henry Atkinson. The collection also includes images of prominent Illinois residents from the mid and late 19th century including actress Mary Garden, William S. Hamilton, and Charles B. Farwell. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portait print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400585 Frank E. Stevens Collection Title A name given to the resource Chief Shabbona Description An account of the resource Chief Shabbona, a member of the Ottawa tribe and Chief of the Potawatomi in Illinois during the nineteenth century, poses for a portrait. Originally not friendly towards white expansion and Indian relocation, Shabbona fought alongside Tecumseh against white settlers in Tecumseh's War, which later bleed over into the War of 1812. By that time, however, Shabbona was acting as a guide for American forces and was present at the Battle of the Thames, where Tecumseh lost his life. Later, during the Black Hawk War, Shabbona fought hard to keep his tribe peaceful and friendly towards the white settlers. He died in Morris on July 17, 1859. On verso: "Sha bo na. Copied from the original in the possession of George M. [Holleabeak] of Aurora Ills. The original picture was taken in Oswego Ill the first week of July 1859, but a short time before Shabonehs death." Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America Ottawa Indians Potawatomi Indians Illinois--Morris Indians of North America--Relocation War of 1812 Black Hawk War (1832) Illinois--Shabbona (1775-1859) Ethnic costume Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-07-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bed7aff531be963dcb539a1b9c170c65.pdf 2aa80d00c39518234cffe18be9c3de79 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Sept 18th/ 59 My dear Father and Brothers You will perceive by the date of this letter that we are again in London We arrived here from Paris on Friday evening 17th Inst and found the letter from Father with the brief addition from Nicholson which he excused "on account of the hurry of business at the time of writing" and on such conditions I am happy to accept - I found however a sheet entirely filled by him, dated July 5th which had been waiting for me in London at the Lacy's Theatrical Book Store, where it had been left by the "Post" (They leave letters here without the "Penny") The "package" and "paper" which you say were sent by Mr Mason, we have not received as yet, but I shall make enquiries at the general Post Office tomorrow - Where I hope to find other letters in waiting for us - As the list now stands I think that I have the advantage in numbers sent & received - Be that as it may, I hope to have <hr /> a rapid succession of home intelligence hereafter - I believe that I gave you all the "Items" of our travels as far as "Geneva" - after which we went to "Paris" the great fountain head of the gay and fashionable World - and I must say that I was very favorably impressed with the prevailing cleanliness of the City - the industrious application to the duties of each calling - the unafffected politeness of the Citizens, and the absence of that glaring evidence of vice, that I had been led to expect at every turn - I have seen more of wantonness and dissipation in our own streets in one day than I beheld during all the time I was there - Whatever may be the cause of this superiority in the outward appearance of morality it is nevertheless true - In fact I saw but little drunken ness or even partial intoxication on the whole continent - and yet wine and Beer was the common beverage used by all classes - but then it was the "pure juice" and not the mad'ning & poisonous mixtures which our authorities at home permit the traffic of - I have no doubt that the successful cultivation of the vine in America will eventually produce a beneficial change - thereby furnishing the pure juice in larger quantities and at such cheap rates as to be within the reach of all, and with this result the wretch who now concocts the poisonous imitation will no longer find it profitable - It is not my purpose now to enter into a statistical interpretation of cause & effect on the subject of Temperance and Indulgence, but our own people who visit the Continent readily admit that conviviality there is enjoyed with far greater moderation and rationality than they are accustomed to witness under our own system of liquor regulation - While in Paris we occupied our time to the best advantage and were only sorry that we could not remain longer to give a more thorough investigation of the accumulated objects of interest - we were sorry also to part with Mr & Mrs Howe, after having been so <hr /> long the companions of their pleasant journeyings - They are to remain a few weeks (some two or three they thought) longer and then continue their travels to other parts - We have given them an invitation to spend Thanksgiving with us here, if they should be in the neighborhood - as Lizzy intends baking our own sweet meats and etcetera's for that occasion - We are very pleasantly situated in our old quarters at No 28 Surrey Street, Strand, where Lizzy has her Piano to occupy her moments of leisure and repeat the familiar melodies which you have often listened to in our own dear cottage home - We hope those same harmonious tones will again salute our ears within those limits when we have united in affectionate congratulations - On Monday the 3d of October I am to make my debut before a London Audience How they will receive and understand the subject of the opening Piece, "Nick of the Woods" remains to be proved - Some of the English journals are disposed to ridicule everything of American origin, & knowing nothing of the character of the people where the plot of the drama is laid will be likely to offer some prejudiced expressions in their criticism - I know none of them and have no influence to interest their partial attention and therefore depend solely upon my own good fortune in making a favorable impression upon their judgments - Perhaps I should have appeared to better advantage before a strange audience, in another selection of Character, but as it is not always possible to determine the wisest course in our business arrangements, we must therefore sustain ourselves by hopeful conjecture and with patient firmness abide the result - I received a letter from E L Davenport on my return here wishing me to pay Fifty dollars for him to an agent here who is to send him attractions in the shape of new Plays &c - He says he will pay it to you, or to myself on my return as I desire, I write this that you may understand the matter if I <hr /> should send him to you with the money - But I do not wish to have you say anything to him on the subject - until I give you such instructions, as I may rather choose to let it stand till my return in the event of not requiring the amount here - He writes that he cleared something last season under all the disadvantages and has a better prospect before him for the future. I trust so for he is very industrious and very deserving - I am sorry to hear that John is troubled with a bad cough as you have written and hope by the time you receive this that he will have entirely recovered - I don't think it would have been much to his advantage if he had left his business and gone off [concerting?] - nor do I believe that it will result in any permanent good to Alfreds interests - His own business must suffer in his absence, and no avocation that is neglected can be expected to prosper - I trust however that he will have no occasion to regret the experiment with the "Old Folks" abroad but hereafter lay a foundation for some young folks at home - By the way - while giving this advice to one almost hopeless old Bachelor I am reminded of my estimable friend George Darling - Tell him to make some choice selection if only to set a matrimonial example to two other virtuosos in the shape of Twin Brothers - Give him mine and Mrs Proctors best regards and say that I should be pleased to hear from him - I almost forgot to mention that the music came safe to hand with the enclosed letter, I believe that I have [engrossed?] all the business matters for the present, and as the sheet is nearly full must come to the usual close by sending much love to you all from Lizzy and myself - Remember me kindly to all friends in Boston & Somerville - and accept this from yours Affectionately as ever- Joseph <hr /> The engraving on the sheet is a representation of the Baths of Rosenlaui where we left our Horses before making our ascent on foot to the Rosenlaui Glacier on the Mountain above which was the first snow-bank and Ice house that we walked upon and [invested?] during our mountaineering aspirations - P.S. I have not seen or heard from Capt Hiler as het but have sent my card and address to the Waterloo Hotel Liverpool - We are both well although the very changeable weather here has given us light colds - Lizzy's health is much improved from her trip to the continent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 25 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300266 T1859.09.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-09-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother recounting travels in Geneva and Paris, saying that he was favorably impressed by the lack of vice despite the fact that beer and wine are the common beverage. Proctor's letter is written on stationary adorned with an illustration of Les Bains de Rosenlaui. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Sept 18th/ 59 My dear Father and Brothers You will perceive by the date of this letter that we are again in London We arrived here from Paris on Friday evening 17th Inst and found the letter from Father with the brief addition from Nicholson which he excused "on account of the hurry of business at the time of writing" and on such conditions I am happy to accept - I found however a sheet entirely filled by him, dated July 5th which had been waiting for me in London at the Lacy's Theatrical Book Store, where it had been left by the "Post" (They leave letters here without the "Penny") The "package" and "paper" which you say were sent by Mr Mason, we have not received as yet, but I shall make enquiries at the general Post Office tomorrow - Where I hope to find other letters in waiting for us - As the list now stands I think that I have the advantage in numbers sent & received - Be that as it may, I hope to have <hr /> a rapid succession of home intelligence hereafter - I believe that I gave you all the "Items" of our travels as far as "Geneva" - after which we went to "Paris" the great fountain head of the gay and fashionable World - and I must say that I was very favorably impressed with the prevailing cleanliness of the City - the industrious application to the duties of each calling - the unafffected politeness of the Citizens, and the absence of that glaring evidence of vice, that I had been led to expect at every turn - I have seen more of wantonness and dissipation in our own streets in one day than I beheld during all the time I was there - Whatever may be the cause of this superiority in the outward appearance of morality it is nevertheless true - In fact I saw but little drunken ness or even partial intoxication on the whole continent - and yet wine and Beer was the common beverage used by all classes - but then it was the "pure juice" and not the mad'ning & poisonous mixtures which our authorities at home permit the traffic of - I have no doubt that the successful cultivation of the vine in America will eventually produce a beneficial change - thereby furnishing the pure juice in larger quantities and at such cheap rates as to be within the reach of all, and with this result the wretch who now concocts the poisonous imitation will no longer find it profitable - It is not my purpose now to enter into a statistical interpretation of cause & effect on the subject of Temperance and Indulgence, but our own people who visit the Continent readily admit that conviviality there is enjoyed with far greater moderation and rationality than they are accustomed to witness under our own system of liquor regulation - While in Paris we occupied our time to the best advantage and were only sorry that we could not remain longer to give a more thorough investigation of the accumulated objects of interest - we were sorry also to part with Mr & Mrs Howe, after having been so <hr /> long the companions of their pleasant journeyings - They are to remain a few weeks (some two or three they thought) longer and then continue their travels to other parts - We have given them an invitation to spend Thanksgiving with us here, if they should be in the neighborhood - as Lizzy intends baking our own sweet meats and etcetera's for that occasion - We are very pleasantly situated in our old quarters at No 28 Surrey Street, Strand, where Lizzy has her Piano to occupy her moments of leisure and repeat the familiar melodies which you have often listened to in our own dear cottage home - We hope those same harmonious tones will again salute our ears within those limits when we have united in affectionate congratulations - On Monday the 3d of October I am to make my debut before a London Audience How they will receive and understand the subject of the opening Piece, "Nick of the Woods" remains to be proved - Some of the English journals are disposed to ridicule everything of American origin, & knowing nothing of the character of the people where the plot of the drama is laid will be likely to offer some prejudiced expressions in their criticism - I know none of them and have no influence to interest their partial attention and therefore depend solely upon my own good fortune in making a favorable impression upon their judgments - Perhaps I should have appeared to better advantage before a strange audience, in another selection of Character, but as it is not always possible to determine the wisest course in our business arrangements, we must therefore sustain ourselves by hopeful conjecture and with patient firmness abide the result - I received a letter from E L Davenport on my return here wishing me to pay Fifty dollars for him to an agent here who is to send him attractions in the shape of new Plays &c - He says he will pay it to you, or to myself on my return as I desire, I write this that you may understand the matter if I <hr /> should send him to you with the money - But I do not wish to have you say anything to him on the subject - until I give you such instructions, as I may rather choose to let it stand till my return in the event of not requiring the amount here - He writes that he cleared something last season under all the disadvantages and has a better prospect before him for the future. I trust so for he is very industrious and very deserving - I am sorry to hear that John is troubled with a bad cough as you have written and hope by the time you receive this that he will have entirely recovered - I don't think it would have been much to his advantage if he had left his business and gone off [concerting?] - nor do I believe that it will result in any permanent good to Alfreds interests - His own business must suffer in his absence, and no avocation that is neglected can be expected to prosper - I trust however that he will have no occasion to regret the experiment with the "Old Folks" abroad but hereafter lay a foundation for some young folks at home - By the way - while giving this advice to one almost hopeless old Bachelor I am reminded of my estimable friend George Darling - Tell him to make some choice selection if only to set a matrimonial example to two other virtuosos in the shape of Twin Brothers - Give him mine and Mrs Proctors best regards and say that I should be pleased to hear from him - I almost forgot to mention that the music came safe to hand with the enclosed letter, I believe that I have [engrossed?] all the business matters for the present, and as the sheet is nearly full must come to the usual close by sending much love to you all from Lizzy and myself - Remember me kindly to all friends in Boston & Somerville - and accept this from yours Affectionately as ever- Joseph <hr /> The engraving on the sheet is a representation of the Baths of Rosenlaui where we left our Horses before making our ascent on foot to the Rosenlaui Glacier on the Mountain above which was the first snow-bank and Ice house that we walked upon and [invested?] during our mountaineering aspirations - P.S. I have not seen or heard from Capt Hiler as het but have sent my card and address to the Waterloo Hotel Liverpool - We are both well although the very changeable weather here has given us light colds - Lizzy's health is much improved from her trip to the continent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100