242 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/eb4abbddda9a1da1c07c068e3baea32d.pdf 9a8d2578c9964681f9c4efc239d707cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Theatre My dear Miss Martin I threw your Bible away yesterday, and beg you to accept the accompanying one to this note in lieu of it. The Emblem of Man's first Guilt lying on the Altar is deserving your particular contemplation. With assurance of my true love and affection believe me My dear Miss Martin Your obedient Servant Junius B Booth Jan 9th 1834 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 19 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 300174 T1834.01.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to Miss Martin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-01-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth writes Miss Martin telling her that he has thrown away her Bible and begging her to accept another one. 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. Theatre My dear Miss Martin I threw your Bible away yesterday, and beg you to accept the accompanying one to this note in lieu of it. The Emblem of Man's first Guilt lying on the Altar is deserving your particular contemplation. With assurance of my true love and affection believe me My dear Miss Martin Your obedient Servant Junius B Booth Jan 9th 1834 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2c8fd50de6aa006bd9c44ebe07d6f546.pdf 976bde46a1756e740341d98d29b13846 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. I Robert L Wilson – do solemnly swear that I will well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels rights credits and effects of Benjamin Hyder – deceased and pay all just claims and charges against his estate so far as his goods chattels and effects shall extend and the law charge me and that I will do and perform all other acts required of me by law to the best of my knowledge and abilities R L Wilson Sworn this 17th day of Jany 1834 J Adams Judge of Probate <hr /> Benjamin Hyder Decd Oath of admistr [illegible] 17th Jany 1834 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 16 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 300175 T1834.01.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Oath of Robert L. Wilson as administrator of the estate of Benjamin Hyder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilson, Robert L.; Adams, James Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-01-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource As administrator of the estate of Benjamin Hyder, deceased, Robert Wilson swears to carry out his duties as required by law. James Adams signs the oath as Probate Judge. Adams is known as one of the Long Nine. 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. I Robert L Wilson – do solemnly swear that I will well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels rights credits and effects of Benjamin Hyder – deceased and pay all just claims and charges against his estate so far as his goods chattels and effects shall extend and the law charge me and that I will do and perform all other acts required of me by law to the best of my knowledge and abilities R L Wilson Sworn this 17th day of Jany 1834 J Adams Judge of Probate <hr /> Benjamin Hyder Decd Oath of admistr [illegible] 17th Jany 1834 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6844b96a82d49ae7ede7a37ac006f953.pdf 65fe35e97c548619381c5eb307def388 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Public sale of the personal estate belonging to Ninian Edwards on the 12th of April 1834 One ox waggon to Ninian W. Edwards $60.00 One yoke of oxen. Daniel Philips 32.50 ______ $92.50 I certify that the above is true and correct Ninian W. Edwards Clerk <hr /> 4th Sale Sale Bill 12th April 1834 Estate of N. Edwards filed 17th April 1834 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 15 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 300176 T1834.04.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Sale bill for the estate of Ninian Edwards Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edwards, Ninian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-04-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A sale bill from the sale of the estate of Ninian Edwards, Sr., notes the purchase of a wagon and yoke of oxen for $92.50 by Ninian Edwards, Jr. 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. Public sale of the personal estate belonging to Ninian Edwards on the 12th of April 1834 One ox waggon to Ninian W. Edwards $60.00 One yoke of oxen. Daniel Philips 32.50 ______ $92.50 I certify that the above is true and correct Ninian W. Edwards Clerk <hr /> 4th Sale Sale Bill 12th April 1834 Estate of N. Edwards filed 17th April 1834 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2a47c79f009f134a8d205efb2aaa506d.pdf be2351752f1e2e5ea32ff986d2464c1a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The People of the State of Illinois. TO THE SHERIFF OF SANGAMON COUNTY...GREETING. WE command you that of the goods and chattels, lands and temements of Abram Lincoln & Mr. F. Berry late of your county you cause to be made the sum of Fifty Seven Dollars and 86 Cents, which William Watkins lately, in our Circuit Court for Sangamon County, hath recovered against him for debt in an appeal from a G P with legal interest theron from the 26 day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-4 until paid; also Eight Dollars and 16 1/4 Cents, which were ajudged to him in our said Court for costs and charges about his suit, in that behalf expended, whereof the said Abram Lincoln & Mr. F. Berry are convicted, as appears to us of record; and that you have that money at the Clerk's Office of our said Court at Springfield, ninety days after the date hereof to render the said Mr. Watkins the debt interest and costs as aforesaid; and have you then there this writ. Witness, The Honorable SAMUEL D. LOCKWOOD, Judge of our said Court at Springfield, this 7th day of May A.D. 1834 G. P. Matheny, Clerk <hr /> Came to hand May 17th 1834 10 Oclk AM G. Elkin Sheriff S.C. <hr /> page 5 William Watkins vs Exon Abram Lincoln & Mr. F. Berry Debt $57.86 Cost8.16 1/4 <pre>Ins 1 16 </pre> Service 50 ritg 12% Com op $ 6%1.67 <pre> $69.38 </pre> By cash 62.76 Bal. due on this 6.62 G. Elkin Sheriff page 5 <hr /> [outside of folded document-upside down] Recvd. Aug. 5th 1834 on the within Executione of Mr. Berry Twenty four dollars & fifty cents <pre>Aug. 25 Recvd. of Sheppard for Berry Seventeen dollars & forty cents </pre> 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 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 300177 T1834.05.07-MISC Title A name given to the resource Writ of execution in the case of Watkins v. Lincoln and Berry Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matheny, Charles R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-05-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Charles R. Matheny issues this writ of execution to Sheriff G. Elkin of Sangamon County ordering him to collect $57.86 with interest and court costs from Abraham Lincoln and William F. Berry for William Watkins who received judgement for debt on appeal. Notes on partial payment through Aug. 25, 1834, on the award are found on the reverse side of the writ. 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. The People of the State of Illinois. TO THE SHERIFF OF SANGAMON COUNTY...GREETING. WE command you that of the goods and chattels, lands and temements of Abram Lincoln & Mr. F. Berry late of your county you cause to be made the sum of Fifty Seven Dollars and 86 Cents, which William Watkins lately, in our Circuit Court for Sangamon County, hath recovered against him for debt in an appeal from a G P with legal interest theron from the 26 day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-4 until paid; also Eight Dollars and 16 1/4 Cents, which were ajudged to him in our said Court for costs and charges about his suit, in that behalf expended, whereof the said Abram Lincoln & Mr. F. Berry are convicted, as appears to us of record; and that you have that money at the Clerk's Office of our said Court at Springfield, ninety days after the date hereof to render the said Mr. Watkins the debt interest and costs as aforesaid; and have you then there this writ. Witness, The Honorable SAMUEL D. LOCKWOOD, Judge of our said Court at Springfield, this 7th day of May A.D. 1834 G. P. Matheny, Clerk <hr /> Came to hand May 17th 1834 10 Oclk AM G. Elkin Sheriff S.C. <hr /> page 5 William Watkins vs Exon Abram Lincoln & Mr. F. Berry Debt $57.86 Cost8.16 1/4 <pre>Ins 1 16 </pre> Service 50 ritg 12% Com op $ 6%1.67 <pre> $69.38 </pre> By cash 62.76 Bal. due on this 6.62 G. Elkin Sheriff page 5 <hr /> [outside of folded document-upside down] Recvd. Aug. 5th 1834 on the within Executione of Mr. Berry Twenty four dollars & fifty cents <pre>Aug. 25 Recvd. of Sheppard for Berry Seventeen dollars & forty cents </pre> 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2e37191deed8547a6449c60dc4d08c0a.pdf 72d8b79bfcb73cb43da4eef4b1c71244 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Morgan County Circuit Court May term AD 1834 James E. Waldo Daniel Waldo, and George Waldo trading and doing business under the name and firm of James E. Waldo were summoned to answer Charles Jones of a plea of trespass on the case, and thereupon the said Charles Jones complains for that whereas the said James E. Waldo Daniel Waldo, and George Waldo by and under the name and firm of James E Waldo & Co heretofore to wit on the 11th day of March 1834 at Meredosia in the County and circuit aforesaid made their certain note in writing bearing date the day and year aforesaid and thereby then and there acknowledged to be due on demand to the said plaintiff the sum of one hundred and thirty dollars with use (meaning interest) for value received, and then and there delivered the said note to the said plaintiff, by [mens?] whereof and by force of the Statute in such case made and provided the said defendants became liable to pay to the said plaintiff on demand the said sum of money in the said note specified according to tenor and effect of the said note, and being so liable, they, the said defendants in consideration thereof afterwards to wit on the day and year aforesaid at the county and circuit aforesaid undertook, and then and there faithfully promised the said plaintiff to pay him on demand the said sum of money in the said note specified according to the tenor and effect thereof. And for that whereas also afterwards to wit on the day and year last aforesaid in the county and circuit aforesaid the said James E. Waldo Daniel Waldo and George Waldo by and under the name and firm of James E. Waldo & Co were indebted to the said Charles Jones in the further sum of one hundred and thirty dollars for so much money by the said Charles Jones <hr /> before that time lent and advanced to the said defendants at their special instance and request, as well as before that time for money had & received by the said defendants to and for the use of the said Charles Jones and being so indebted afterwards to wit on the day and year last aforesaid they the said James E. Waldo, Daniel Waldo and George Waldo by and under the name and firm of James E. Waldo & Co undertook and faithfully promised the said Charles Jones to pay the same when thereunto requested. Yet the said defendants have not paid the same or any part thereof though thereunto often requested. Wherefore by reason of the premise and each of them the said Charles Jones saith that he is injured and has suffered damages in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to recover which &c Charles Jones by his attorney S A Douglas A copy of the Note [sued?] upon "Meredosia March 11th 1834 Due Charles Jones one hundred and thirty dollars on demand with use for value Recd of him" (signed) "James E. Waldo & Co" <hr /> Charles Jones vs James E Waldo Daniel Waldo & George Waldo partners [illegible] Files May 16th 1834 D Rockwell 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 3 p 30 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 300178 T1834.05.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Bill of complaint in the case of Jones v. Waldo & Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas, Stephen A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-05-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Attorney Stephen A. Douglass signs this bill of complaint on behalf of Charles Jones in his suit against the business partnership of James Waldo, Daniel Waldo and George Waldo on the action of trespass on the case in Morgan County Circuit Court. 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 Morgan County Circuit Court May term AD 1834 James E. Waldo Daniel Waldo, and George Waldo trading and doing business under the name and firm of James E. Waldo were summoned to answer Charles Jones of a plea of trespass on the case, and thereupon the said Charles Jones complains for that whereas the said James E. Waldo Daniel Waldo, and George Waldo by and under the name and firm of James E Waldo & Co heretofore to wit on the 11th day of March 1834 at Meredosia in the County and circuit aforesaid made their certain note in writing bearing date the day and year aforesaid and thereby then and there acknowledged to be due on demand to the said plaintiff the sum of one hundred and thirty dollars with use (meaning interest) for value received, and then and there delivered the said note to the said plaintiff, by [mens?] whereof and by force of the Statute in such case made and provided the said defendants became liable to pay to the said plaintiff on demand the said sum of money in the said note specified according to tenor and effect of the said note, and being so liable, they, the said defendants in consideration thereof afterwards to wit on the day and year aforesaid at the county and circuit aforesaid undertook, and then and there faithfully promised the said plaintiff to pay him on demand the said sum of money in the said note specified according to the tenor and effect thereof. And for that whereas also afterwards to wit on the day and year last aforesaid in the county and circuit aforesaid the said James E. Waldo Daniel Waldo and George Waldo by and under the name and firm of James E. Waldo & Co were indebted to the said Charles Jones in the further sum of one hundred and thirty dollars for so much money by the said Charles Jones <hr /> before that time lent and advanced to the said defendants at their special instance and request, as well as before that time for money had & received by the said defendants to and for the use of the said Charles Jones and being so indebted afterwards to wit on the day and year last aforesaid they the said James E. Waldo, Daniel Waldo and George Waldo by and under the name and firm of James E. Waldo & Co undertook and faithfully promised the said Charles Jones to pay the same when thereunto requested. Yet the said defendants have not paid the same or any part thereof though thereunto often requested. Wherefore by reason of the premise and each of them the said Charles Jones saith that he is injured and has suffered damages in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to recover which &c Charles Jones by his attorney S A Douglas A copy of the Note [sued?] upon "Meredosia March 11th 1834 Due Charles Jones one hundred and thirty dollars on demand with use for value Recd of him" (signed) "James E. Waldo & Co" <hr /> Charles Jones vs James E Waldo Daniel Waldo & George Waldo partners [illegible] Files May 16th 1834 D Rockwell 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e45717aab52927ec106228727e2013e7.pdf b0cbfee517772548abf77d76e5dfa513 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield May 21st 1834 Charles R. Matheny Capt Musick informs me he wishes to change his securities. I have no objection that he should do so if you concieve it consistent with your duty. The security you know is required to be approved by the Court or the Clerk must issue execution - I will take A. G. Herndon. John T. Stuart 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 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 300179 T1834.05.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource John Todd Stuart to Charles R. Matheny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stuart, John Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-05-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Stuart asks Metheny if he agrees with Captain Musicks request to lower the amount of security he has pledged for the payment of a debt. 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 May 21st 1834 Charles R. Matheny Capt Musick informs me he wishes to change his securities. I have no objection that he should do so if you concieve it consistent with your duty. The security you know is required to be approved by the Court or the Clerk must issue execution - I will take A. G. Herndon. John T. Stuart 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/59dd2a81fca75d0fe1789d95378973fe.pdf 820fcb6689383697ca920aaccdc227f0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Know all men by these presents that we Edward Robison administrator of Reason Ray deceased and John T Stuart are heto and firmly bound unto the people of the state of Illinois for the use of Caleb Short in the amount and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars - which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators firmly “[illegible]” and severally by these presents Witness, our hands and seals this 10th day of June 1834 - Whereas the said Caleb Short on trial of his claim against the estate of Reason Ray decd - before the court of Probate for Sangamon County-heto at the office of the Judge thereof in Springfield on the 7th day of April 1834 - obtained the order of said court in his favor against the said estate for the sum of $96.00 and costs from which order the said Edward Robison as administrator of the said Reason Ray deceased prayd an appeal to the circuit court of Sangamon County - now the condition of the above bond is such that if the said Edward Robison shall prosecute his said appeal and shall pay all costs in case the said order shall be confirmed by the circuit court and the claim as subsequently ordered by the said court of Probate then the above bond to become nul and void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue. Ewd. Robinson seal John T. Stuart seal “[illegible]” Judge of Probate 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 36 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 300180 T1834.06.10-MISC Title A name given to the resource Appeal bond in Hayden v. Robison and Stuart Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stuart, John Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-06-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edward Robinson, administrator of the estate of Reason Ray, and his surety, John T. Stuart, post this bond in order to appeal the judgement rendered in Caleb Short v. Edward Robinson administrator of the estate of Reason Ray, deceased. 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. Know all men by these presents that we Edward Robison administrator of Reason Ray deceased and John T Stuart are heto and firmly bound unto the people of the state of Illinois for the use of Caleb Short in the amount and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars - which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators firmly “[illegible]” and severally by these presents Witness, our hands and seals this 10th day of June 1834 - Whereas the said Caleb Short on trial of his claim against the estate of Reason Ray decd - before the court of Probate for Sangamon County-heto at the office of the Judge thereof in Springfield on the 7th day of April 1834 - obtained the order of said court in his favor against the said estate for the sum of $96.00 and costs from which order the said Edward Robison as administrator of the said Reason Ray deceased prayd an appeal to the circuit court of Sangamon County - now the condition of the above bond is such that if the said Edward Robison shall prosecute his said appeal and shall pay all costs in case the said order shall be confirmed by the circuit court and the claim as subsequently ordered by the said court of Probate then the above bond to become nul and void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue. Ewd. Robinson seal John T. Stuart seal “[illegible]” Judge of Probate 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f3879c36da431c6691506592ad31d503.pdf c8ab8c43563fd9b301a5dd5064715ab5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Alabama Wilcox County July 26th 1834 We James Steel snr Dempsey Braswell and Joel Hill having been appointed his honour John W. Bridges Judge of the County and hounery court of Willcox county as Apraisers of the Estate of James Greer Decd do hereby certify the underneath is a true statement according to our belief of all the properity belonging to said estate that came to our knowledge 1 Bed Beadstead & Furniture 35.00 1 Ditto Longposted & Ditto 35.00 1 Lot of turning tools 4.00 1 Ditto files & small chisels 1.50 1 Broad Ax & hand ditto 4.50 1 Lot of framing chisels 1.75 2 hand saws & [tenant?] ditto 2.50 5 carpenters plaines 3.00 1 foot adds drawing knife square & compasses 3.00 7 agers Asorted 2.00 1 small pr stilyards 1.30 1 pr flat irons .30 6 club Axes 4.50 11 chaires 6.87 1/2 1 Lot of Books 10.00 1 rifle gun shot bag & fuseings 20.00 1 shot gun shot bag & hornes 10.00 1 Larg knif 3 hornes & powder 1.25 1 Lot of shot & Lead 1.00 1 Lot crockery ware coffee mill & coffee pot 3.50 1 Shugar dish cream lot 6 cups & saucers 1.50 4 trunks 6.00 2 p whet stones .50 2 walnet tables 5.00 25 lbs coffee 5.00 1 saddle saddle Bags 2 Bridles 2 Blankets 15.00 5 Bells 3.00 5 weeding hoes 1.00 2 matticks one gubing hoe 3.00 ____________ Amount caried over 190.37 1/2 <hr /> Amount from the other side 190. [illegible] 2 spades 1 froe 2. [illegible] 1 cross cut saw 4.00 2 pr gears 3 Bridles 1 cury comb 6.00 1 sythe & cradle 3.00 1 Lot of lether 6.00 4 hides half taned 4.00 1 grind stone 2.50 2 churnes and a lot of pigins 3.50 1 Beaver skin 1.50 17 hogs 11 pigs 62.00 3 sows & 14 pigs 14.00 1 Lot of corn [19.00?] 1 waggon 3 pr chains 2 pr hanes & [bricking?] 25.00 1 Jack [srew?] 2.00 1 ox yoke ring & staple 1.00 1 lot oates soposed to be 60 [bu?] 15.00 1 silver watch 15.00 2 harrows 7.00 1 truckwaggon & log chain doble tree 10.50 2 shovel ploughs 2 [siters?] 2 swingle trees 2 [depises?] 6.00 2 Barshear ploughs 2 clevises 6.00 2 ox yokes 1.00 1 tub & 1/2 bushel .75 4 pot 1 ovn 2 pr hooks 6.00 1 set Blacksmith tools 35.00 1 do of gunsmith do 4.00 1 Lot of iron 3.75 1 Bell cow 8.30 1 red & white heifer 6.00 1 ditto withe a star in the face 9.00 1 dun stear 6.00 1 cow and calf 8.00 _____________ carried over $493.37 1/2 <hr /> amount from the other side 493.37 1/2 1 red & white heifer 6.00 1 red cow & calf 8.00 1 sack salt 3.50 1 Ball horse 100.00 1 sorrel filly 30.00 1 sorrel mare 80.00 1 Negro woman Phebe & child Mary Jane 550.00 1 do Boy Leonard 525.00 1 do do Henry 550.00 1 do do George 450.00 1 do do Ned 425.00 1 do girl Claresy [210.00?] 1 do do Milissey 200.00 cash on hand 82.75 1 spining wheel & [cards?] .75 2 head of sheep 15.50 3 Iron [illegible] 1 [sing?] mall 3.25 1 Dimijon & 3 jugs 3.00 ____________ $3794.12 1/2 The State of Alabama Wilcox County Before me personally appeared Dempsey Branwell Joel Hill & James Steel senr who being sworn before and say that the aforesaid statement is a correct inventory and appraisement of the property of James Greer decd as came to their knowledge Swore & subscribed to before me July 26, 1834 James Steele Dempsey Braswell Joel Hill Sam Giles J.P. Appraised <hr /> Estate of James Greer Appraisement returned 30th July 1834 D [C?] Smith 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 4 p 33 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 300181 T1834.07.26 Title A name given to the resource Appraisal of the estate of James Greer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Braswell, Dempsey et al. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-07-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource The administrators of the estate of James Greer of Macon County, Alabama, present for the record an inventory of Greer's property and slaves. 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 Alabama Wilcox County July 26th 1834 We James Steel snr Dempsey Braswell and Joel Hill having been appointed his honour John W. Bridges Judge of the County and hounery court of Willcox county as Apraisers of the Estate of James Greer Decd do hereby certify the underneath is a true statement according to our belief of all the properity belonging to said estate that came to our knowledge 1 Bed Beadstead & Furniture 35.00 1 Ditto Longposted & Ditto 35.00 1 Lot of turning tools 4.00 1 Ditto files & small chisels 1.50 1 Broad Ax & hand ditto 4.50 1 Lot of framing chisels 1.75 2 hand saws & [tenant?] ditto 2.50 5 carpenters plaines 3.00 1 foot adds drawing knife square & compasses 3.00 7 agers Asorted 2.00 1 small pr stilyards 1.30 1 pr flat irons .30 6 club Axes 4.50 11 chaires 6.87 1/2 1 Lot of Books 10.00 1 rifle gun shot bag & fuseings 20.00 1 shot gun shot bag & hornes 10.00 1 Larg knif 3 hornes & powder 1.25 1 Lot of shot & Lead 1.00 1 Lot crockery ware coffee mill & coffee pot 3.50 1 Shugar dish cream lot 6 cups & saucers 1.50 4 trunks 6.00 2 p whet stones .50 2 walnet tables 5.00 25 lbs coffee 5.00 1 saddle saddle Bags 2 Bridles 2 Blankets 15.00 5 Bells 3.00 5 weeding hoes 1.00 2 matticks one gubing hoe 3.00 ____________ Amount caried over 190.37 1/2 <hr /> Amount from the other side 190. [illegible] 2 spades 1 froe 2. [illegible] 1 cross cut saw 4.00 2 pr gears 3 Bridles 1 cury comb 6.00 1 sythe & cradle 3.00 1 Lot of lether 6.00 4 hides half taned 4.00 1 grind stone 2.50 2 churnes and a lot of pigins 3.50 1 Beaver skin 1.50 17 hogs 11 pigs 62.00 3 sows & 14 pigs 14.00 1 Lot of corn [19.00?] 1 waggon 3 pr chains 2 pr hanes & [bricking?] 25.00 1 Jack [srew?] 2.00 1 ox yoke ring & staple 1.00 1 lot oates soposed to be 60 [bu?] 15.00 1 silver watch 15.00 2 harrows 7.00 1 truckwaggon & log chain doble tree 10.50 2 shovel ploughs 2 [siters?] 2 swingle trees 2 [depises?] 6.00 2 Barshear ploughs 2 clevises 6.00 2 ox yokes 1.00 1 tub & 1/2 bushel .75 4 pot 1 ovn 2 pr hooks 6.00 1 set Blacksmith tools 35.00 1 do of gunsmith do 4.00 1 Lot of iron 3.75 1 Bell cow 8.30 1 red & white heifer 6.00 1 ditto withe a star in the face 9.00 1 dun stear 6.00 1 cow and calf 8.00 _____________ carried over $493.37 1/2 <hr /> amount from the other side 493.37 1/2 1 red & white heifer 6.00 1 red cow & calf 8.00 1 sack salt 3.50 1 Ball horse 100.00 1 sorrel filly 30.00 1 sorrel mare 80.00 1 Negro woman Phebe & child Mary Jane 550.00 1 do Boy Leonard 525.00 1 do do Henry 550.00 1 do do George 450.00 1 do do Ned 425.00 1 do girl Claresy [210.00?] 1 do do Milissey 200.00 cash on hand 82.75 1 spining wheel & [cards?] .75 2 head of sheep 15.50 3 Iron [illegible] 1 [sing?] mall 3.25 1 Dimijon & 3 jugs 3.00 ____________ $3794.12 1/2 The State of Alabama Wilcox County Before me personally appeared Dempsey Branwell Joel Hill & James Steel senr who being sworn before and say that the aforesaid statement is a correct inventory and appraisement of the property of James Greer decd as came to their knowledge Swore & subscribed to before me July 26, 1834 James Steele Dempsey Braswell Joel Hill Sam Giles J.P. Appraised <hr /> Estate of James Greer Appraisement returned 30th July 1834 D [C?] Smith 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2975c74e366e643f64d40972311cd352.pdf dd81b087a60978a5ffdf2a9d7f9c248e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nov 25 1834 Due Mary A. Coalter one day after date seven dollars and forty three cents it being fare value received. James B. Lincoln <hr /> $7.43 James Linoln 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 10 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 300182 T1834.11.25 Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of James B. Lincoln to Mary A. Coalter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, James Bradford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-11-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource James B. Lincoln promises to pay Mary A. Coalter $7.43. 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. Nov 25 1834 Due Mary A. Coalter one day after date seven dollars and forty three cents it being fare value received. James B. Lincoln <hr /> $7.43 James Linoln 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/22b1368d602b31485856fc664e93da54.pdf 3f1e655844a7bb658f519cb8cb169eec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 28th January 1835 Vandalia Mr. Allen Dr Sir according to your request, I send you a true copy of the bill as is on file, that your people may apply for an order at the March term of our Court to carry the same into effect - Believe me Sir it give me great pleasure to serve you together with the people of your place, and accept Sir my best wishes for your prosperity and happy ness John Dawson <hr /> An act forming an additional Justices district in the County of Sangamon including the town of Athens. Sec 1st Be it enacted by the people of the State of Illinois Represented in the General assembly That all that district of County included in the corporation limits of the Town of Athens in the County of Sangamon, be and the same is hereby constituted into a district for the election of a Justice of the Peace and Constable. Sec 2d The County Commissioners court of the County of Sangamon are hereby authorized and required to cause an election to be held, on or before the first day of April next or as soon thereafter as practical and at each quadrenial election thereafter for one Justice of the Peace, and one Constable in said district. The officers elected shall hold these offices until the next General election for Justices of the peace, at which times their successors shall be elected as in the other cases, and the persons so elected shall have and exercise the same Jurisdiction hold there offices by the same [tenure?] and be under the same regulations in all respects as other Justices of the peace and Constables of this State. A true copy of the law is as on file in the Secretarys office of this State, signed, J. Dawson one of the representatives from Sangamon Cy. <hr /> VANDALIA ILLS. Jan 29 Mr. James D. Allen Post Master Athens Sangamon County 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 3 p 21 x 25 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 300183 T1835.01.28-MISC Title A name given to the resource John Dawson to James D. Allen Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dawson, John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-01-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Dawson forwards a copy of the law creating an additional Justice of the Peace district for Athens, Illinois, to James D. Allen, Athens postmaster and member of the Long Nine. 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. 28th January 1835 Vandalia Mr. Allen Dr Sir according to your request, I send you a true copy of the bill as is on file, that your people may apply for an order at the March term of our Court to carry the same into effect - Believe me Sir it give me great pleasure to serve you together with the people of your place, and accept Sir my best wishes for your prosperity and happy ness John Dawson <hr /> An act forming an additional Justices district in the County of Sangamon including the town of Athens. Sec 1st Be it enacted by the people of the State of Illinois Represented in the General assembly That all that district of County included in the corporation limits of the Town of Athens in the County of Sangamon, be and the same is hereby constituted into a district for the election of a Justice of the Peace and Constable. Sec 2d The County Commissioners court of the County of Sangamon are hereby authorized and required to cause an election to be held, on or before the first day of April next or as soon thereafter as practical and at each quadrenial election thereafter for one Justice of the Peace, and one Constable in said district. The officers elected shall hold these offices until the next General election for Justices of the peace, at which times their successors shall be elected as in the other cases, and the persons so elected shall have and exercise the same Jurisdiction hold there offices by the same [tenure?] and be under the same regulations in all respects as other Justices of the peace and Constables of this State. A true copy of the law is as on file in the Secretarys office of this State, signed, J. Dawson one of the representatives from Sangamon Cy. <hr /> VANDALIA ILLS. Jan 29 Mr. James D. Allen Post Master Athens Sangamon County 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5f1ae0c0363855266f8f85c12db2fff7.pdf c36851c0391cf3b67d91c2ab62e5330e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Feb. 22. 1835 My dr Isherwood I have no objection to your offer upon one condition: that you interest yourself with the President by your friends so as to get the innocent men condemned as Pirates (now in Boston) pardoned. Their Execution is to take place on the eleventh day of March & I am sure they are innocent. Work like a good fellow and get them pardon'd & we will not quarrel about the terms of an Engagement. Yours very truely J B 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 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 300184 T1835.02.22-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to Mr. Isherwood Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-02-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth accepts an offer on the condition that Isherwood will intervene with President Andrew Jackson regarding "the innocent men condemned as pirates" in Boston. 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. Philadelphia Feb. 22. 1835 My dr Isherwood I have no objection to your offer upon one condition: that you interest yourself with the President by your friends so as to get the innocent men condemned as Pirates (now in Boston) pardoned. Their Execution is to take place on the eleventh day of March & I am sure they are innocent. Work like a good fellow and get them pardon'd & we will not quarrel about the terms of an Engagement. Yours very truely J B 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/762979e35cd382fcd0c8df8540a93937.pdf b87443a04e5e631171bb554c60b0364a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Morgan County To the Hon Judges of the Morgan Circuit Court March Term 1835 The representations of your petitioner, Stephen H. West Guardian of the Infant heirs of the late Nehemiah Calkins, deceased, respectfully sheweth. That Nehemiah Calkins late of the County of Morgan and State of Illinois de parted this life sometime in the year 183[3?] lying & being in the County & State aforesaid seised of the following tracts of Land, situated lying & being in the County & State aforesaid viz Lots No. 28, 29, 30 and part of 66 of the Orig inal Plat of the Town of Jacksonville, and the W 1/2 of S.E. Qu of Sec 29, Town 14 N. R. 9 W. Con taining 80 acres. The S 1/2 of W 1/2 of N. E. Qu of Sec 7 Town 13 N. R. 9 W. Containing 40 acres. and a part of the W 1/2 of the S.E. Qu of Sec 9 Town 15 N. R. 10 W. containing 10 acres and also Lot No 34 in Sec No 16 Town 15 N. R. 10 W. containing 5 acres. Your petitioner would fur ther represent that he was appointed by the Judge of Probate of Morgan County administrator of the personal Estate of the said Nehemiah Calkins, deceased, and that as administrator aforesaid he has satisfied all of the demands that have been presented against said Estate, and has made a final settlement of the same with the Judge of Probate, without resorting to the Real Estate. The debts of said Estate being paid, the above described real Estate as your petitioner conceives <hr /> belongs to the heirs of the deceased, after setting apart the widows dower. The heirs of the said Calkins are Silas Calkins, Mary Jane Calkins, Samuel Calkins, and Sarah Ann Calkins, all of whom are Infants, and for whom your petitioner has been duly appointed Guardian, and being mindful of the responsibility impos ed on him as Guardian of said Infant heirs he is clearly of the opinion that their interests and the interests of each of them respectively would be promoted by a partition of said real Estate among them by metes and bounds equally accor ding to law and would therefore pray that there may be Commifsioners appointed by this Honorable Court at the present Term to examine said premises, and make such a partition among the parties as justice to each would require and to report the result to the next Term of this Court. Your petitioner would respectfully suggest that, as a petition has been presented to this Court at its present Term, praying that Commifsioners be appointed to let apart the widows dower in the above described premises the same persons who may be appointed Com mifsioners to award dower, may be appointed Commifsioners for the partition, and thereby save the trouble of examining the premises but once That the Hon Court Will hear the petition of your petitioner, & as in duty bound will ever pray Stephen H. West Guardian of <hr /> Silas Calkins, Mary Jane Calkins, Samuel Calkins, and Sarah Ann Calkins Infant heirs of Nehemiah Calkins deceased Stephen A. Douglafs Attorney <hr /> Stephen H. West Guardian of the Infant heirs of Nehemiah Calkins Deceased Petition for Partition Filed 5 March 1835 D Rockwell 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 4 p 32 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 300185 T1835.03.05-MISC Title A name given to the resource Petition for Partition by Stephen H. West guardian of the infant heirs of Nehemiah Calkins, deceased Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas, Stephen A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-03-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Attorney Stephen A. Douglass on behalf of Stephen H. West, guardian of infant heirs of Nehemiah Calkins, submits his petition for partition against the estate of Nehemiah Calkins, deceased. 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 Morgan County To the Hon Judges of the Morgan Circuit Court March Term 1835 The representations of your petitioner, Stephen H. West Guardian of the Infant heirs of the late Nehemiah Calkins, deceased, respectfully sheweth. That Nehemiah Calkins late of the County of Morgan and State of Illinois de parted this life sometime in the year 183[3?] lying & being in the County & State aforesaid seised of the following tracts of Land, situated lying & being in the County & State aforesaid viz Lots No. 28, 29, 30 and part of 66 of the Orig inal Plat of the Town of Jacksonville, and the W 1/2 of S.E. Qu of Sec 29, Town 14 N. R. 9 W. Con taining 80 acres. The S 1/2 of W 1/2 of N. E. Qu of Sec 7 Town 13 N. R. 9 W. Containing 40 acres. and a part of the W 1/2 of the S.E. Qu of Sec 9 Town 15 N. R. 10 W. containing 10 acres and also Lot No 34 in Sec No 16 Town 15 N. R. 10 W. containing 5 acres. Your petitioner would fur ther represent that he was appointed by the Judge of Probate of Morgan County administrator of the personal Estate of the said Nehemiah Calkins, deceased, and that as administrator aforesaid he has satisfied all of the demands that have been presented against said Estate, and has made a final settlement of the same with the Judge of Probate, without resorting to the Real Estate. The debts of said Estate being paid, the above described real Estate as your petitioner conceives <hr /> belongs to the heirs of the deceased, after setting apart the widows dower. The heirs of the said Calkins are Silas Calkins, Mary Jane Calkins, Samuel Calkins, and Sarah Ann Calkins, all of whom are Infants, and for whom your petitioner has been duly appointed Guardian, and being mindful of the responsibility impos ed on him as Guardian of said Infant heirs he is clearly of the opinion that their interests and the interests of each of them respectively would be promoted by a partition of said real Estate among them by metes and bounds equally accor ding to law and would therefore pray that there may be Commifsioners appointed by this Honorable Court at the present Term to examine said premises, and make such a partition among the parties as justice to each would require and to report the result to the next Term of this Court. Your petitioner would respectfully suggest that, as a petition has been presented to this Court at its present Term, praying that Commifsioners be appointed to let apart the widows dower in the above described premises the same persons who may be appointed Com mifsioners to award dower, may be appointed Commifsioners for the partition, and thereby save the trouble of examining the premises but once That the Hon Court Will hear the petition of your petitioner, & as in duty bound will ever pray Stephen H. West Guardian of <hr /> Silas Calkins, Mary Jane Calkins, Samuel Calkins, and Sarah Ann Calkins Infant heirs of Nehemiah Calkins deceased Stephen A. Douglafs Attorney <hr /> Stephen H. West Guardian of the Infant heirs of Nehemiah Calkins Deceased Petition for Partition Filed 5 March 1835 D Rockwell Clk 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dee4bcba0457cab4709c06d1788a7c02.pdf 6f905c805e39e1a2e4c0d7bb3f74d6ff Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Of the July Term of the Sangamon Circuit Court in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five State of Illinois Sangamon County SS The grand jurors chosen selected and sworn in and for the County of Sangamon in the name and by the authority of the people of the State of Illinois whom their oaths present that Jonas Houston, Charles Smith and George W Corc on the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five at the county aforesaid one Bay Horse of the value of fifty dollars of the goods and chattels of one Ebeneser Johnson then and there being found feloniously did steal take cary and ride away contrary to the form of the Statute in such care made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the same people of the State of Illinois. And the grand jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do further present that the said Jonas Houston, Charles Smith and George W Corc on the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five at the County of Sangamon aforesaid one Bay Horse of the value of fifty dollars of the goods and chattels of one Larry Hoskins then and there being found feloniously did steal take cary and ride away contrary to the form of the Statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the same people of the State of Illinois Stephen A Douglass States Attorney <hr /> The People vs Jonas Houston Charles Smith Geo W Corc Larceny A true bill Will Craig Foreman of the Grand Jury Witnesses John Bridges John Musick Ebenirer Johnson Levi Johnson Soloman Woods Joseph Walker Esq John Sample David Pruitt Filed July 8 1835 Att M Mobley Clk Bail $300 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 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 300186 T1835.07.08-MISC Title A name given to the resource Indictment in People v. Houston et.al. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas, Stephen A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-07-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource As Sangamon County States Attorney, Stephen A. Douglass files the grand jury indictment in People vs. Jonas Houston, Charles Smith, and George Corc for larceny. 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. Of the July Term of the Sangamon Circuit Court in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five State of Illinois Sangamon County SS The grand jurors chosen selected and sworn in and for the County of Sangamon in the name and by the authority of the people of the State of Illinois whom their oaths present that Jonas Houston, Charles Smith and George W Corc on the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five at the county aforesaid one Bay Horse of the value of fifty dollars of the goods and chattels of one Ebeneser Johnson then and there being found feloniously did steal take cary and ride away contrary to the form of the Statute in such care made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the same people of the State of Illinois. And the grand jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do further present that the said Jonas Houston, Charles Smith and George W Corc on the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five at the County of Sangamon aforesaid one Bay Horse of the value of fifty dollars of the goods and chattels of one Larry Hoskins then and there being found feloniously did steal take cary and ride away contrary to the form of the Statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the same people of the State of Illinois Stephen A Douglass States Attorney <hr /> The People vs Jonas Houston Charles Smith Geo W Corc Larceny A true bill Will Craig Foreman of the Grand Jury Witnesses John Bridges John Musick Ebenirer Johnson Levi Johnson Soloman Woods Joseph Walker Esq John Sample David Pruitt Filed July 8 1835 Att M Mobley Clk Bail $300 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/224d07c6ab29976ca4d8b46187d23d9a.pdf 3339bd5ab2106541f0988db07d7eb51d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Received of Richard Gentry, Administrator of Whitefield [Broders?] deceased, August Term 1835 For recording settlement ---------------------$00.50 " filing 11 papers ---------------------------- .66 " searching record (3 searches)--------------- .37 1/2 <pre> ________ $ 1.53 1/2 ________ ________ </pre> J D Johnston D.C. for Wm Christy Jr. 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 11 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 300188 T1835.08 Title A name given to the resource Receipt for administrative fees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnston, John; Gentry, Richard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Deputy Clerk John D. Johnston writes a receipt for payment of filing fees incurred by Richard Genty in the administration of the estate of Whitefield Brodus, deceased. 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. Received of Richard Gentry, Administrator of Whitefield [Broders?] deceased, August Term 1835 For recording settlement ---------------------$00.50 " filing 11 papers ---------------------------- .66 " searching record (3 searches)--------------- .37 1/2 <pre> ________ $ 1.53 1/2 ________ ________ </pre> J D Johnston D.C. for Wm Christy Jr. 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ff9c5d0d6c5b86ba8dec56bb4006bedf.pdf bba1402f5de0a801e96161ab8a67b00b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. On or before the 20th of november next I promise to pay James B. Lincoln twenty five bushels of corn witness my hand and seal this 20th day of August 1835 James Lee Seal 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 5 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 300187 T1835.08.20-MISC Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of James Lee to James Bradford Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, James Bradford; Lee, James Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-08-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource James Lee promises to pay James B. Lincoln twenty five bushels of corn on or before November 20, 1835. 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. On or before the 20th of november next I promise to pay James B. Lincoln twenty five bushels of corn witness my hand and seal this 20th day of August 1835 James Lee Seal 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4b8ef63a0519edfd19265a26e0348355.pdf c55062d3443d8375b86c86d74eaa05e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County Be it remembered that on the twenty second day of October A.D. 1835 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for (illegible) County, Ephraim Ensaw and Harriett Thomas that on said day were by me duly married according to the law. Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of October A.D. 1835 Dan Stone [illegible name] Seal 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 11 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 300189 T1835.10.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Certification of the marriage of Ephraim Ensaw to Harriett Thomas Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stone, Daniel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-10-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Daniel Stone certifies the marriage of Ephraim Ensaw to Harriett Thomas. 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 Be it remembered that on the twenty second day of October A.D. 1835 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for (illegible) County, Ephraim Ensaw and Harriett Thomas that on said day were by me duly married according to the law. Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of October A.D. 1835 Dan Stone [illegible name] Seal 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/93ce074c59876cb6b1b22bda39b5e9f0.pdf b05d48437f3863996116305fcfa07f51 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New Salem Ills Nov 3 1835 Messrs Your subscriber at this place John C Vance is dead; and no person takes the paper from this office Respectfully A. Lincoln P. M. Blair & Rives [illegible] $4.50 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 16 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 300003 T1835.11.03 200056 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Blair & Rives Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-11-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource New Salem Postmaster Abraham Lincoln informs Blair & Rives, publishers of the Washington, D.C. Congressional Globe, that subscriber, John C. Vance, is deceased and no longer collects his paper. 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. New Salem Ills Nov 3 1835 Messrs Your subscriber at this place John C Vance is dead; and no person takes the paper from this office Respectfully A. Lincoln P. M. Blair & Rives [illegible] $4.50 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7c6051892ea6785669fa379bad78507a.pdf fe4cf19301bcee5440ed67fdafa19566 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Account of Rents sold on 16th Jany 1836 for the heirs of James Sayle decd at 6 mo credit. Danl Curtright 1 Oat Stack --- $5.- Campbell & Farnsworth 351 Bushel Corn @ 20 cts. 70.20 2/3 Kimes note for $7.75 --- $5.17 $80.37 Wm F Elkin Admr of James Sayle Decd 35 1/2 20 70.00 <hr /> James Sayles List of Rets Collected for heirs $80.37 Rents sold. 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 13 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 300190 T1836.01.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Accounts for rent sold for the heirs of James Sayle, deceased Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elkin, William F. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-01-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource As administrator of the estate of James Sayle, deceased, William F. Elkin makes an account of rents sold on behalf of the Sayle heirs. Elkin is one of the Long Nine. 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. Account of Rents sold on 16th Jany 1836 for the heirs of James Sayle decd at 6 mo credit. Danl Curtright 1 Oat Stack --- $5.- Campbell & Farnsworth 351 Bushel Corn @ 20 cts. 70.20 2/3 Kimes note for $7.75 --- $5.17 $80.37 Wm F Elkin Admr of James Sayle Decd 35 1/2 20 70.00 <hr /> James Sayles List of Rets Collected for heirs $80.37 Rents sold. 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0e22a7e089c7e18e5afa4911d35b648d.pdf 579add98217c7452ef1ea4dd4a9d602f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. received of James B. Lincoln the amount in full of an execution in favour of Thomas Branhank against said Lincoln which execution issued for one dollar and fifty cents Debt and forty five cents cost recd this 26th day of February 1836 Wm. Duff [Cont?] 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 5 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 300191 T1836.02.26 Title A name given to the resource Receipt of judgement in Branchard v. Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Duff, William Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-02-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Constable William Duff writes this receipt for James Bradford Lincoln who pays the amount of his debt and court costs stipulated in the judgement rendered in Thomas Branchard v. James Bradford 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. received of James B. Lincoln the amount in full of an execution in favour of Thomas Branhank against said Lincoln which execution issued for one dollar and fifty cents Debt and forty five cents cost recd this 26th day of February 1836 Wm. Duff [Cont?] 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/febf19215c0b49d49d00dad40bf3539d.pdf 0902607aa21bcd72f41071cb689276d7 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 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 300192 T1836.03.08 Title A name given to the resource Account of goods purchased by James Bradford Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-03-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource J. B. Allen keeps an itmeized account of the purchases made by James Bradford Lincoln. Lincoln's account debt amounts to $6.32. 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7a55e4a02a95439cd81ec27f2ad32ea9.pdf 10e70a6d8b43dd03c8f0622522c47fb7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Received of Jonathan Shinn the sum of one dollar and fifty cents for writing seven notices for adjustment of claims before the Judge of Probate for Adelphia Wood Administratrix of John Wood deceased April 11th 1836 Dan Stone <hr /> No 7 Dan Stone Recd $1.50 2d Class 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 9 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 300193 T1836.04.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource Receipt for the cost of probate notices Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stone, Daniel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-04-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Dan Stone receives $1.50 from Jonathan Shinn for writing 7 notices in the adjustment of claims before the probate court judge on behalf of Adelphia Wood, administratix for John Wood, deceased. 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. Received of Jonathan Shinn the sum of one dollar and fifty cents for writing seven notices for adjustment of claims before the Judge of Probate for Adelphia Wood Administratrix of John Wood deceased April 11th 1836 Dan Stone <hr /> No 7 Dan Stone Recd $1.50 2d Class 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/32e45bb889e46a9d0e242481bac83bc3.pdf e11ccb667a8239c685fa2a94014d0327 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. One year after the date hereof, we Joseph Heslip James L James and Stephen A. Douglass jointly and severally promise to pay JOHN T. JONES, School Commissioner and agent for the inhabitants of the county of Morgan, for the use of the inhabitants of Township Number 17 North, Range 9 West, Two Hundred and twelve 50xxx Dollars, value received, and interest thereon, at the rate of twelve per cent, per annum from this date till paid - payable semi-annually in advance, and in case additional security be required for the payment of said sum of money or any part thereof, the same shall be given to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, or his successor in office. Witness our hands, at Jacksonville, this ninth day of July 1836. Joseph Heslip James L James S.A. Douglass <pre>---- </pre> Joseph Heslip & James L James Note $212.50 T 17 N. Rg W Recd $12.75 Int 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 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 300194 T1836.07.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of James Heslip et al. to Morgan County School Commisioner John T. Jones Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas, Stephen A.; Heslep, Joseph; James, James L. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-07-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Stephen A. Douglass, Joseph Heslep, and James L. James promise to pay School Commissioner John T. Jones $212.50 plus interest for land purchased. 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. One year after the date hereof, we Joseph Heslip James L James and Stephen A. Douglass jointly and severally promise to pay JOHN T. JONES, School Commissioner and agent for the inhabitants of the county of Morgan, for the use of the inhabitants of Township Number 17 North, Range 9 West, Two Hundred and twelve 50xxx Dollars, value received, and interest thereon, at the rate of twelve per cent, per annum from this date till paid - payable semi-annually in advance, and in case additional security be required for the payment of said sum of money or any part thereof, the same shall be given to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, or his successor in office. Witness our hands, at Jacksonville, this ninth day of July 1836. Joseph Heslip James L James S.A. Douglass <pre>---- </pre> Joseph Heslip & James L James Note $212.50 T 17 N. Rg W Recd $12.75 Int 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/84c3a83c4f4ef85c114e9a33c4e5889f.pdf c4152d2f24d5756d2b41baff252457a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. One year after the date hereof, we Stephen A Douglass A Brockenbrough and James McKinney jointly and severally promise to pay John. T. Jones, School Commissioner and agent for the inhabitants of the county of Morgan, for the use of the inhabitants of Township Number 16 North, Range 9 West, The Sum of Fifty Dollars, value received, and interest thereon, at the rate of twelve per cent. per annum from this date till paid - payable semi-annually in advance, and in case additional security be required for the payment of said sum of money or any part thereof, the same shall be given to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, or his successor in office. Witness our hands, at Jacksonville, this 30th day of August 1836. Stephen A. Douglass A. Brockenbrough J. McKinney Recd $3 Int <hr /> 61. Stephen A Douglass $50 Town 16 R 9 Filed 28 June 1839 D. Rockmen 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 2 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 300195 T1836.08.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of Stephen A. Douglass etal to Morgan County School Commissioner John T. Jones Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas, Stephen A.; Brockenbrough, A.; McKinney, James Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-08-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Stephen A. Douglass, A. Brockenbrough; James McKinney promise to pay School Commissioner John T. Jones $50 plus interest for land purchased. 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. One year after the date hereof, we Stephen A Douglass A Brockenbrough and James McKinney jointly and severally promise to pay John. T. Jones, School Commissioner and agent for the inhabitants of the county of Morgan, for the use of the inhabitants of Township Number 16 North, Range 9 West, The Sum of Fifty Dollars, value received, and interest thereon, at the rate of twelve per cent. per annum from this date till paid - payable semi-annually in advance, and in case additional security be required for the payment of said sum of money or any part thereof, the same shall be given to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, or his successor in office. Witness our hands, at Jacksonville, this 30th day of August 1836. Stephen A. Douglass A. Brockenbrough J. McKinney Recd $3 Int <hr /> 61. Stephen A Douglass $50 Town 16 R 9 Filed 28 June 1839 D. Rockmen 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fe574685d860729df90a85a778dc64d9.pdf f3d9a418324edea8f8ee5f21dd0619d8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Of the September Term of the Green Circuit Court in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six, State of Illinois Green County SS The grand jurors chosen selected and sworn in and for the county of Green in the name and by the authority of the people of the State of Illinois upon their oaths present that Benjamin F. Turpin on the sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six at the County aforesaid wickedly and maliciously contriving and intending unjustly to aggrieve one Moses O Bledsoe and him the said Moses O Bledsoe to put to great expense, and also to cause to be continued until the next Term a certain action on the case then and there pending in the Circuit Court for Green County and the State of Illinois for Slander wherein Moses O Bledsoe was plaintiff and the said Benjamin F Turpin was defendant came in his proper person before one John W Scott then being one of Justices of the peace for and within the County of Green aforesaid, and then and there produced a certain affidavit in writing of him the said Benjamin F Turpin, and then and there before the said John W Scott a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, in due form of Law was sworn, and took, his corporal oath upon the Holy Gospel of God concerning the truth of the matters contained in the said affidavit (he the said John W Scott a Justice of the peace as aforesaid then and there having lawful and competent power and authority to administer the said oath to the said Benjamin F Turpin in that behalf); and the said Benjamin F Turpin so sworn as aforesaid not having the fear of God before his eyes, but being moved and seduced by the instigation of the Devil then and there upon his oath aforesaid, before the said John W Scott a Justice of the <hr /> peace (the said John W Scott a Justice of the peace then and there having and lawful competent power and authority to administer the said oath to the said Benjamin F Turpin in that behalf) falsely corruptly, knowingly, wilfully and maliciously in and by his said affidavit in writing did depose and swear amongst other things in substance and to the effect following that is to say that "Heaton" (meaning Orange B Heaton) "made Sale of the Town Scite" (meaning the Town Scite of Montezuma in Pike County Illinois) "or nine tenths thereof, and when plff," (meaning the said Moses O Bledsoe) "and Caton went to the House where defendant" (meaning the said Benjamin F Turpin) "lived at Montezuma and a division of the proceeds of sale were attempted to be made, said Heaton and Bledsoe" (meaning the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe) "refused to disclose the truth in relation to the amount for which the town Scite (meaning the town Scite of the same Montezuma) "was sold; and in that way procured a larger part of the purchase money than they" (meaning the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe) "were entitled to"; as in and by the affidvit of the said Benjamin F Turpin [affiled?] in the clerks office of the said Circuit Court in and for the County of Green and State of Illinois as aforesaid more fully and at large appears; whereas in truth and in fact the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe did not refuse to disclose the truth in relation to the amount for which the said town Scite was sold; and whereas in truth and in fact the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledoes did not at any time refuse to disclose the truth in relation to the amount for which the said Town scite of Montezuma was sold; and whereas in truth and in fact they the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe did not in that way procure a larger part of the purchase money than they were entitled to, and whereas in truth and in fact the said Orange B Heaton and the same Moses O Bledsoe did not in any way <hr /> procure a larger part of the purchase money than they were entitled to; and so the grand jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do say that the said Benjamin F Turpin on the said [sixth?] day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six at the County aforesaid before the said John W Scott a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid (be the said John W Scott a Justice of the Peace then and there having such power and authority as aforesaid) by his own act and consent and of his own most corrupt and wicked mind in manner and form as aforesaid and in a matter material to the point in question, falsely, wickedly wilfully and corruptly did commit wilful and corrupt perjury: to the great displeasure of Almighty God, in contempt of the people and laws, to the evil and pernicious example of all others in like case offending contray to the form of the Statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the same people of the State of Illinois Stephen A. Douglass States Attorney <hr /> No 21 Perjury People vs Benjamin F Turpin A true Bill Paris Mason Foreman of the Grand Jury Witness O B Heaton Samuel Smith Edward Jones Josephus Hewett Thomas Condle & Moses O Bledsoe Bail $500 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 33 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 300196 T1836.09.06-MISC Title A name given to the resource Indictment in People v. Turpin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas, Stephen A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836-09-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource States Attorney Stephen A. Douglass writes and files this grand jury indictment in People vs. Benjamin Turpin for perjury in Greene County Circuit Court. 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. Of the September Term of the Green Circuit Court in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six, State of Illinois Green County SS The grand jurors chosen selected and sworn in and for the county of Green in the name and by the authority of the people of the State of Illinois upon their oaths present that Benjamin F. Turpin on the sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six at the County aforesaid wickedly and maliciously contriving and intending unjustly to aggrieve one Moses O Bledsoe and him the said Moses O Bledsoe to put to great expense, and also to cause to be continued until the next Term a certain action on the case then and there pending in the Circuit Court for Green County and the State of Illinois for Slander wherein Moses O Bledsoe was plaintiff and the said Benjamin F Turpin was defendant came in his proper person before one John W Scott then being one of Justices of the peace for and within the County of Green aforesaid, and then and there produced a certain affidavit in writing of him the said Benjamin F Turpin, and then and there before the said John W Scott a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, in due form of Law was sworn, and took, his corporal oath upon the Holy Gospel of God concerning the truth of the matters contained in the said affidavit (he the said John W Scott a Justice of the peace as aforesaid then and there having lawful and competent power and authority to administer the said oath to the said Benjamin F Turpin in that behalf); and the said Benjamin F Turpin so sworn as aforesaid not having the fear of God before his eyes, but being moved and seduced by the instigation of the Devil then and there upon his oath aforesaid, before the said John W Scott a Justice of the <hr /> peace (the said John W Scott a Justice of the peace then and there having and lawful competent power and authority to administer the said oath to the said Benjamin F Turpin in that behalf) falsely corruptly, knowingly, wilfully and maliciously in and by his said affidavit in writing did depose and swear amongst other things in substance and to the effect following that is to say that "Heaton" (meaning Orange B Heaton) "made Sale of the Town Scite" (meaning the Town Scite of Montezuma in Pike County Illinois) "or nine tenths thereof, and when plff," (meaning the said Moses O Bledsoe) "and Caton went to the House where defendant" (meaning the said Benjamin F Turpin) "lived at Montezuma and a division of the proceeds of sale were attempted to be made, said Heaton and Bledsoe" (meaning the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe) "refused to disclose the truth in relation to the amount for which the town Scite (meaning the town Scite of the same Montezuma) "was sold; and in that way procured a larger part of the purchase money than they" (meaning the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe) "were entitled to"; as in and by the affidvit of the said Benjamin F Turpin [affiled?] in the clerks office of the said Circuit Court in and for the County of Green and State of Illinois as aforesaid more fully and at large appears; whereas in truth and in fact the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe did not refuse to disclose the truth in relation to the amount for which the said town Scite was sold; and whereas in truth and in fact the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledoes did not at any time refuse to disclose the truth in relation to the amount for which the said Town scite of Montezuma was sold; and whereas in truth and in fact they the said Orange B Heaton and the said Moses O Bledsoe did not in that way procure a larger part of the purchase money than they were entitled to, and whereas in truth and in fact the said Orange B Heaton and the same Moses O Bledsoe did not in any way <hr /> procure a larger part of the purchase money than they were entitled to; and so the grand jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do say that the said Benjamin F Turpin on the said [sixth?] day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six at the County aforesaid before the said John W Scott a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid (be the said John W Scott a Justice of the Peace then and there having such power and authority as aforesaid) by his own act and consent and of his own most corrupt and wicked mind in manner and form as aforesaid and in a matter material to the point in question, falsely, wickedly wilfully and corruptly did commit wilful and corrupt perjury: to the great displeasure of Almighty God, in contempt of the people and laws, to the evil and pernicious example of all others in like case offending contray to the form of the Statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the same people of the State of Illinois Stephen A. Douglass States Attorney <hr /> No 21 Perjury People vs Benjamin F Turpin A true Bill Paris Mason Foreman of the Grand Jury Witness O B Heaton Samuel Smith Edward Jones Josephus Hewett Thomas Condle & Moses O Bledsoe Bail $500 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d94e55da40d16391ea1b8f5752dcbb7d.pdf 563b98db6ffdb07586cba9968d642e78 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 16 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 300197 T1837.05.31 Title A name given to the resource Two promissory notes of James Bradford Lincoln to Samuel McGee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, James Bradford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837-05-31 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource James Bradford Lincoln promises to pay Saumel McGee for two notes due on or before August 26, 1837. 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. 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