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Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of different actors and advising his father to take care in the cold weather.

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.

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…

Robert Stuart makes out two receipts to John T. Stuart; one for $631.46 and another for $500.

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…

John T. Ford writes to John Wright regarding a position in his Baltimore theater.

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.

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.

Eight verse pro-Union song and chorus sung to the tune of "Bag of Nails." Sheet note: "As sung by Tony Pastor."

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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. …

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…

A bill from the Saint Nicholas Hotel in Springfield charges O.M. Hatch for accomodations and records payments to the bill.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…