247 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6cb39fe312b54bfb345446633b6f2ae3.pdf 54bc11256523250cba791f70692eb970 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 300260 T1858?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Questionnaire completed by Senator William H. Seward Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seward, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1858 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William H. Seward completes and signs a questionnaire furnishing basic biographical information to Charles Lanman. 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/07379b36565ab67e129f8aaea8c2e4b8.pdf 734ef0d5f799c30450e7fb8c0fe3c95b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Greek Latin Math Dec. Comp. Average Abbot 92 93 9 92 93 91 Bates 88 9 81 8 87 86 Bingham 93 93 98 94 96 95 Butler 9 9 88 78 91 89 Busell 91 93 96 84 88 93 Cilley 93 92 83 8 87 89 Corey 88 89 97 92 64 91 Cluskey 56 79 56 75 75 63 86 91 81 91 88 Crittenden 77 88 85 89 85 83 Cummings 77 88 85 89 85 83 Davis 83 86 91 85 9 87 Dearborn 91 92 92 86 84 92 Eldridge 92 92 97 91 89 94 Elliot 9 91 94 85 9 92 Gordon 9 91 94 81 87 92 Gorman 92 91 96 88 87 93 Gore 93 92 94 91 7 93 Green 78 87 74 72 86 8 Leatham 66 78 5 79 79 65 Lincoln 84 9 93 88 85 89 <hr /> Meconkey 84 8 87 82 86 84 Merrill 94 93 95 92 9 94 Neal 93 92 93 87 82 93 Odell 93 93 98 9 86 95 Parsons 91 92 69 85 86 83 Perkins 91 92 88 86 88 9 Pike 88 9 81 82 88 86 Roberts 81 9 93 79 83 88 Robeson 88 92 82 79 63 87 Rowe 85 88 88 86 9 87 Thompson 91 92 9 87 83 91 Thompson 62 82 79 63 85 77 Warren 92 92 86 79 65 9 Wing 83 83 78 82 9 81 Phillips Exeter Academy Senior Class 1859 1860 Document A resource containing textual data. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300270 T1859-1860-MISC Title A name given to the resource Phillips Exeter Academy grades for the Senior Class of 1859-60 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-1860 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource This manuscript reports the grades of each student enrolled at the Phillips Exeter Academy during the time Robert Todd Lincoln was a student there. 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bed8acce0604a3f881e68f43fdf25ce9.pdf d36831b43a55a22cbc28252aaa383988 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County. SS I Noah W. Matheny, Clerk of the County Court for said County, do hereby certify that I have this day received of Maria L. Bullock by A. Lincoln the sum of Five 18/100 Dollars, being, the amount of redemption money on the following described tract of land sold by the Sheriff of said County on the 8th day of June A.D. 1857, for the Taxes and Cost due thereon for the year 1856. to=wit Lots 24, 25 & 26. Blk 1 Bullocks ad to Springfield Amount of Redemption $3.17 Tax for 1857. 2.01 Tax for Certificate of Redemption $5.18 In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office at Springfield, this 8th day of Febury A. D. 1859. N W Matheny Clerk. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300262 T1859.02.08-1 Title A name given to the resource Receipt for Abraham Lincoln by Noah M. Matheny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matheny, Noah W. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sangamon County Clerk Noah M. Matheny writes a receipt for Abraham Lincoln who paid $5.18 for 1857 taxes and costs on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. One of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County. SS I Noah W. Matheny, Clerk of the County Court for said County, do hereby certify that I have this day received of Maria L. Bullock by A. Lincoln the sum of Five 18/100 Dollars, being, the amount of redemption money on the following described tract of land sold by the Sheriff of said County on the 8th day of June A.D. 1857, for the Taxes and Cost due thereon for the year 1856. to=wit Lots 24, 25 & 26. Blk 1 Bullocks ad to Springfield Amount of Redemption $3.17 Tax for 1857. 2.01 Tax for Certificate of Redemption $5.18 In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office at Springfield, this 8th day of Febury A. D. 1859. N W Matheny Clerk. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f562bfca4c70d70c344ef68722fc3f13.pdf ca94d2a813fd1fac48855af5957a95d6 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 16 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300068 T1859.02.08-2? 95312 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Receipt for Abraham Lincoln by J.B. Pirkins Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pirkins, Joseph B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln receives a receipt for his payment of 1858 taxes levied on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. This is one of nine documents Bullock v.Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3f1c955115668d74b1bfbd645d62b707.pdf f6b38b97c44d12e6cd81636aad59bb88 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $__________ Collector's Office, Sangamon County, Ills., Feby 8th 1859 Received of A Lincoln one and 47/100 Dollars, in full for State and County Tax, on the following described Real Estate and personal property, in the city of Springfield, for the year 1858, as follows, to-wit: <pre> Lot Block Situation. Value. State and Co. Tax. </pre> <pre>Personal Property. </pre> <pre>24.25.26. 1. Bullock ad 150 J1.47 </pre> B.B. Perkins Sheriff and Collector Sangamon Co. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 16 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300261 T1859.02.08-3 Title A name given to the resource Receipt for Abraham Lincoln by Joseph B. Pirkins Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pirkins, Joseph B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sangamon County Sheriff and Collector Joseph B. Pirkins writes a receipt for Abraham Lincoln who paid $1.47 for 1858 taxes paid on Springfield city lots owned by Maria Bullock. One of nine documents in Bullock v. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $__________ Collector's Office, Sangamon County, Ills., Feby 8th 1859 Received of A Lincoln one and 47/100 Dollars, in full for State and County Tax, on the following described Real Estate and personal property, in the city of Springfield, for the year 1858, as follows, to-wit: <pre> Lot Block Situation. Value. State and Co. Tax. </pre> <pre>Personal Property. </pre> <pre>24.25.26. 1. Bullock ad 150 J1.47 </pre> B.B. Perkins Sheriff and Collector Sangamon Co. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/180cf77618e491c1da3c9c71e3328a49.pdf 76b01c5146fcde473791a25696cedeb0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To the Honorable, the Judge of the Sangamon County Circuit court in chancery sitting - Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your oratrix Maria S. Bullock that on the 20th day of August 1855 one William S. Viney made his two several promissory notes, of that date, both payable to your oratrix, both bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid, each for the principal sum of eighty one dollars, one payable in one year and the other in two years after date, the same being to secure a part of the purchase money of Lots. 24. 25. & 26, in Block 1 in Bullock's Addition to the City of Springfield - that to secure the payment of said notes, the said Viney executed his mortgage deed of that date to and in favor of your oratrix, upon the lots aforesaid, which mortgage deed was afterwards duly recorded in the Recorder's office of said County of Sangamon; and which mortgage deed is herewith filed, marked (A) and prayed to be taken as part hereof - Your oratrix further states that afterwards, to wit, on or about the 5th day of November 1856, the said Viney paid and fully discharged the one note first falling due, of the two notes aforesaid; and that <hr /> the other of said notes remains wholly due and unpaid, and is herewith filed, attached to said mortgage deed - Your Oratrix further charges that said Viney has not fully paid the taxes upon said lots; but on the contrary, has permitted them to be sold for the tax of 1856, and allowed the purchaser to pay the tax of 1857, so that your oratrix, in order to preserve her security, has been compelled to redeem said lots from said sale, paying double the amount for which they were sold, and the single amount for 1857, amounting in all to the sum of Five dollars, and eighteen cents; and that, for the same object she has been compelled to pay the taxes for the year 1858, amounting to the sum of Three dollars and ninety nine cents, all which your oratrix claims she is in Equity, entitled to recover of and from said Viney- In consideration of all which your oratrix prays that said William S. Viney be now defendant to this Bill; that the People's writ of Subpoena issue for him; that he be required to appear and answer all and singular the alle <hr /> gations of this Bill, and that on a final hearing your Honor will decree that your Oratrix recover of and from the said defendant, the amount of principal and interest which may then be found due on said unpaid note, together with the full amount she has paid as aforesaid, on account of taxes; that his Equity of Redemption in and to said lots be barred and forever foreclosed, and that said lots be sold to pay and satisfy said accord, together with all costs; and that your Honor will grant such other and further relief, as Equity may require,and, as in duty bound &c Lincoln, for Complainant Maria S. Bullock vs. William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this cause, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may accrue in this suit, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court, in [persuance?] of the laws of this State - Dated this 8th Day of February A.D. 1859 A. Lincoln - <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County SS Abraham Lincoln being first duly sworn, states on oath that he is informed, and verily believes that William S. Viney, the defendant in the foregoing Bill in Chancery, resides without the State of Illinois. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th January AD. 1859 [illegible] Wright Clk A. Lincoln - 181 Maria S. Bullock vs William S. Viney Bill Filed February 8, 1859 [illegible] Wright clk Ap 3, 1859 Pat made Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300824 T1859.02.08-4 Title A name given to the resource Bill in Chancery, security for costs, and sworn oath in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes a bill in chancery, security for costs, and a sworn oath in Maria Bullock v. Samuel S. Viney. All in Lincoln's hand and signed 4 times by him. Viney never paid his debt so when Bullock's relatives urged her to retrieve monies still due her, she pressed Lincoln for further action. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To the Honorable, the Judge of the Sangamon County Circuit court in chancery sitting - Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your oratrix Maria S. Bullock that on the 20th day of August 1855 one William S. Viney made his two several promissory notes, of that date, both payable to your oratrix, both bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from date until paid, each for the principal sum of eighty one dollars, one payable in one year and the other in two years after date, the same being to secure a part of the purchase money of Lots. 24. 25. & 26, in Block 1 in Bullock's Addition to the City of Springfield - that to secure the payment of said notes, the said Viney executed his mortgage deed of that date to and in favor of your oratrix, upon the lots aforesaid, which mortgage deed was afterwards duly recorded in the Recorder's office of said County of Sangamon; and which mortgage deed is herewith filed, marked (A) and prayed to be taken as part hereof - Your oratrix further states that afterwards, to wit, on or about the 5th day of November 1856, the said Viney paid and fully discharged the one note first falling due, of the two notes aforesaid; and that <hr /> the other of said notes remains wholly due and unpaid, and is herewith filed, attached to said mortgage deed - Your Oratrix further charges that said Viney has not fully paid the taxes upon said lots; but on the contrary, has permitted them to be sold for the tax of 1856, and allowed the purchaser to pay the tax of 1857, so that your oratrix, in order to preserve her security, has been compelled to redeem said lots from said sale, paying double the amount for which they were sold, and the single amount for 1857, amounting in all to the sum of Five dollars, and eighteen cents; and that, for the same object she has been compelled to pay the taxes for the year 1858, amounting to the sum of Three dollars and ninety nine cents, all which your oratrix claims she is in Equity, entitled to recover of and from said Viney- In consideration of all which your oratrix prays that said William S. Viney be now defendant to this Bill; that the People's writ of Subpoena issue for him; that he be required to appear and answer all and singular the alle <hr /> gations of this Bill, and that on a final hearing your Honor will decree that your Oratrix recover of and from the said defendant, the amount of principal and interest which may then be found due on said unpaid note, together with the full amount she has paid as aforesaid, on account of taxes; that his Equity of Redemption in and to said lots be barred and forever foreclosed, and that said lots be sold to pay and satisfy said accord, together with all costs; and that your Honor will grant such other and further relief, as Equity may require,and, as in duty bound &c Lincoln, for Complainant Maria S. Bullock vs. William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this cause, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may accrue in this suit, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court, in [persuance?] of the laws of this State - Dated this 8th Day of February A.D. 1859 A. Lincoln - <hr /> State of Illinois Sangamon County SS Abraham Lincoln being first duly sworn, states on oath that he is informed, and verily believes that William S. Viney, the defendant in the foregoing Bill in Chancery, resides without the State of Illinois. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 8th January AD. 1859 [illegible] Wright Clk A. Lincoln - 181 Maria S. Bullock vs William S. Viney Bill Filed February 8, 1859 [illegible] Wright clk Ap 3, 1859 Pat made Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6dbd8597a59205ba6731a1965b35b164.pdf cc9f7f6805d173f95f06b099d2e17289 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, March 3. 1859 Haden Keeling, Esq Dear Sir Yours of Feb. 28. 1859, is received -- I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better. Your truly A.Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300020 T1859.03.03 201181 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Haden Keeling Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-03-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln provides thoughtful advice to a legal client, informing him that "I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler 3:371 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, March 3. 1859 Haden Keeling, Esq Dear Sir Yours of Feb. 28. 1859, is received -- I do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law-suit. I not only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better. Your truly A.Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fa0d429a19ea5d708938ae48aa7de1f8.pdf 673d407898132d5a1360dbdad9a14b14 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Reuben W. Burt vs Sackett Davis & Co. And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as is in the declaration alledged; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c. Parks & Lincoln p/a And the plaintiffs will take notice that at the trial that the jewelry sold to defendant, was less in value than it appeared, by a large sum, towit the sum of one hundred dollars; and that the defect in quality and value was known to plaintiffs, at the time, and by them concealed from the defendant. Parks & Lincoln pa <hr /> 138- Reuben W. Burt adv Plea Sackett, Davis &Co. Filed April 1st 1859, J. C. Webster Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300065 T1859.04.01 3558 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Plea and notice in Sackett Davis & Co. v. Burt Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sackett Davis & Co. sues Reuben W. Burt to collect an $800 account. Lincoln argues in this plea that Burt was innocent of the charge in that the value of the jewelry he purchased from Sackett Davis & Co. was worth less than sued upon and asserts that the plaintiffs knew that to be the case. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Reuben W. Burt vs Sackett Davis & Co. And the said defendant comes and defends the wrong and injury, when where &c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as is in the declaration alledged; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c. Parks & Lincoln p/a And the plaintiffs will take notice that at the trial that the jewelry sold to defendant, was less in value than it appeared, by a large sum, towit the sum of one hundred dollars; and that the defect in quality and value was known to plaintiffs, at the time, and by them concealed from the defendant. Parks & Lincoln pa <hr /> 138- Reuben W. Burt adv Plea Sackett, Davis &Co. Filed April 1st 1859, J. C. Webster Clk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9e766132b6247460abdd7a60b1f06cf9.pdf 1077c15a8d757502de1a9c3ed394aaf4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Saint Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, Apr 22 1859. Mr. O. M. Hatch To Blakley & Cammings To 1 21/31 Mo brand $26.00 Recd Payment By deduction 5.00 $21.00 Recd Payment Blakeley & Cammings for Ben Foster <hr /> O. M. Hatch St. Nicholas Vale the last Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300263 T1859.04.22-MISC Title A name given to the resource Bill from Saint Nicholas Hotel for O.M. Hatch Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource St. Nicholas Hotel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A bill from the Saint Nicholas Hotel in Springfield charges O.M. Hatch for accomodations and records payments to the bill. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Saint Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, Apr 22 1859. Mr. O. M. Hatch To Blakley & Cammings To 1 21/31 Mo brand $26.00 Recd Payment By deduction 5.00 $21.00 Recd Payment Blakeley & Cammings for Ben Foster <hr /> O. M. Hatch St. Nicholas Vale the last Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/99aa97510ab80d4d046a206fc05b08b2.pdf 1ccab078ef87ed0c379789992fe45ab8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Before Entering the Normal University I again applied to Mr. Herndon - His answer: Springfield Ills. April 23 1859 Mr. Grigsby - Dear Sir: Your Excellent and most Eloquent letter is at hand, and has been for some time/ but the press of business prevented me from answering it sooner. You are quite philisophic in your reflections, and we cannot answer your very kind letter otherwise than in a Kindred Spirit. We really desire your welfare and prosperity, and hope that you may leap into business with all your might & Energy. We are sorry that we have no room now for a student: we have one reading with us at this moment, and cannot make room, at present, for an other - At some time we may take you - not now. Your Friends Lincoln & Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300264 T1859.04.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource William Herndon to W. H. Grigsby Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-04-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William Herndon replies to a request by W. H. Grigsby to read law in the Lincoln and Herndon law office. Herndon states that their office has no room for another student at present but implies that at some time they may take Grigsby on but not now. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Before Entering the Normal University I again applied to Mr. Herndon - His answer: Springfield Ills. April 23 1859 Mr. Grigsby - Dear Sir: Your Excellent and most Eloquent letter is at hand, and has been for some time/ but the press of business prevented me from answering it sooner. You are quite philisophic in your reflections, and we cannot answer your very kind letter otherwise than in a Kindred Spirit. We really desire your welfare and prosperity, and hope that you may leap into business with all your might & Energy. We are sorry that we have no room now for a student: we have one reading with us at this moment, and cannot make room, at present, for an other - At some time we may take you - not now. Your Friends Lincoln & Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f2cdd153f292ac778f723420200391ea.pdf 92340a2bdf79625267289eec7ec50e96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. At County Clerk's Office. Lots 24. 25. & 26. B. 1 Bullocks addition. Sold Jan 8. 1857. for tax of 1856. to Wm. Sides, for 47 cents on each lot - <pre> 6 282 lost 35 3.17 Tax of 1857. 2.01. $5.18 </pre> At City Clerk's office. Sale & redemption at this office for [illegible] Nothing owed him now. Feb. 8. 1859. lot Tax of 1858. May 19. 1859. Besides the $9.17 cents heretofor paid on account of taxes, Lincoln today paid $5.00 for certificate of publication <hr /> State of Illinois State of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300946 T1859.05.19-1 Title A name given to the resource Accounting of expenses in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln's account of expenses incurred on behalf of Maria Bullock, includes money paid to the County Clerk for the publication of a notice of Bullock's impending lawsuit with William S. Viney. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. At County Clerk's Office. Lots 24. 25. & 26. B. 1 Bullocks addition. Sold Jan 8. 1857. for tax of 1856. to Wm. Sides, for 47 cents on each lot - <pre> 6 282 lost 35 3.17 Tax of 1857. 2.01. $5.18 </pre> At City Clerk's office. Sale & redemption at this office for [illegible] Nothing owed him now. Feb. 8. 1859. lot Tax of 1858. May 19. 1859. Besides the $9.17 cents heretofor paid on account of taxes, Lincoln today paid $5.00 for certificate of publication <hr /> State of Illinois State of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a824de35e5db9f405107c091edd44134.pdf 52ca58009c5b58adf3d55fdd25571a3a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Maria L. Bullock vs William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose. This day came the complainant, and it appearing to the court that due notice of the pending of this suit has been given the defendant, by publication in a newspaper, upon proper affidavit made, the process having been duly issued, and by the Sheriff returned "Not found" and the said defendant being three times solemnly called, came not, but made default - It is therefore ordered by the court that the complainant's Bill be taken for confessed against said defendant - And the court being further satisfied by the proofs that all the allegations of said Bill are true; that said defendant executed the mortgage deed, and notes as in said Bill alledged; that the whole of the note last falling due, with interest remains unpaid, amounting to the sum of ninety-nine dollars and twentytwo and a half cents; and also that complainant has been compelled to pay on account of taxes on this mortgaged premises, as stated in the Bill, the sum of nine dollars and seventeen cents, it is therefore decreed by the court, that the complainant recover of and from the defend- <hr /> ant, the sum of one hundred and eight dollars and thirtynine and a half cents together with her cost herein; that unless the same be paid within thirty days from date the defendant's Equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises, towit Lots 24-25&26 in Block 1, in Bullocks addition to the City of Springfield be forever baned and foreclosed, and that said premises be sold to pay and discharge the same; that Antrim Campbell be a commissioner to execute the decree; that he advertise as in cases of sales upon execution, and sell at public auction, and that he report to this court. <hr /> 181 Maria L. Bullock vs William S Viney Decree May 19. 1859. Rec S 13 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300825 T1859.05.19-2 Title A name given to the resource Decree in Bullock v. Viney Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-05-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln produces a copy of the decree in Bullock v. Viney. Maria L. Bullock received judgement by default against Viney. In order for Bullock to collect the judgement of $108.395 awarded her, the court ordered a foreclosure of Viney's mortgage on several lots in Bullock's additon to the city of Springfield and the lots sold at auction to recover the debt. Bullock had to wait 2 more years to recover her money. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Maria L. Bullock vs William S. Viney In Chancery to foreclose. This day came the complainant, and it appearing to the court that due notice of the pending of this suit has been given the defendant, by publication in a newspaper, upon proper affidavit made, the process having been duly issued, and by the Sheriff returned "Not found" and the said defendant being three times solemnly called, came not, but made default - It is therefore ordered by the court that the complainant's Bill be taken for confessed against said defendant - And the court being further satisfied by the proofs that all the allegations of said Bill are true; that said defendant executed the mortgage deed, and notes as in said Bill alledged; that the whole of the note last falling due, with interest remains unpaid, amounting to the sum of ninety-nine dollars and twentytwo and a half cents; and also that complainant has been compelled to pay on account of taxes on this mortgaged premises, as stated in the Bill, the sum of nine dollars and seventeen cents, it is therefore decreed by the court, that the complainant recover of and from the defend- <hr /> ant, the sum of one hundred and eight dollars and thirtynine and a half cents together with her cost herein; that unless the same be paid within thirty days from date the defendant's Equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises, towit Lots 24-25&26 in Block 1, in Bullocks addition to the City of Springfield be forever baned and foreclosed, and that said premises be sold to pay and discharge the same; that Antrim Campbell be a commissioner to execute the decree; that he advertise as in cases of sales upon execution, and sell at public auction, and that he report to this court. <hr /> 181 Maria L. Bullock vs William S Viney Decree May 19. 1859. Rec S 13 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6b359ce750dfad5251abb870e3cbd248.pdf 1630a6ba61db54316e1886cefdad429e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London June 17th/59 28 Surrey Street Strand My dear Father + Brothers You will say at least that I commence a punctual correspondence, even if I should fall off in the frequency of my letters hereafter. But as events transpire so rapidly at present I feel it my duty to let you know each succeeding change until I am out of my uncertain position and engaged in some reliable enterprize of professional promise. Since writing my last I have had an interview with the manager of the “Royal Standard Theatre,” where the celebrated (and acknowledged <hr /> the best) English Tragedian, Mr Phelps is now playing, and he has intimated that I can have an opening with him as soon as Mr Phelps engagement terminates if I like, or the privilege of deferring it until the commencement of the Fall season, which he admits will be much more favorable than now, the warm summer season. I perfectly agreed with him on that point and have arranged to meet him again tomorrow night (which will be too late for this mail) and settle definitely upon terms &c. He appears most anxious for the arrangement and I have no doubt of its being fully concluded before this letter is far embarked upon its home mission. I can say something more than most American Actors <hr /> who have come to this country in having an engagement offered so soon after my arrival, as many have had to wait from six months to a year before they could effect an opening, and several have had to return without doing anything at all. Therefore under such pressing difficulties I may consider myself one of the fortunate adventurers. My business motive in writing now is to ask John to see Ms Holloway and try to purchase the music of “Gio, the Armorer of Tyre,” and the Indian play of “Outahlanchet” which he arranged for the National Theatre Boston. = I offered to purchase it of him at the time, but he was inclined to ask more than I thought he should – in taking into consideration the favors I had done him by playing gratuitously for his own Benefit and also for the Orchestra in which he was a participant besides which he had availed himself of the privilege I gave him to take <hr /> a copy of my nick of the woods music and also of Johns "Macbeth“ Music &c. I therefore felt vexed and would not gratify his, what I considered unjust exorbitant demand. But John knows + everybody else that he is small in money matters, and perhaps may have repented his meanness in the affair. Be that as it may, I now wish John to see if he can effect anything with him in the purchase of the same as it will save me considerable trouble in getting it done here, and perhaps expense as I suppose they would take advantage of my necessity and change accordingly. Besides which Hollowways arrangement is very good and I should then have all the parts ready for the first-rehearsal of each piece + not have the delay of beating into some stupid leaders noddle the kind of music I wanted for each scene. I think Holloway asked ten dollars for each play or parts, and I offered Eight, that is, sixteen for the two. John, however will know how to talk with him and if he succeeds, tell him to get the Chorusses of Gio, as well as the other music – Jos Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300265 T1859.06.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-06-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor recounts to his father and brother that he has had an interview with the manager of the Royal Standard Theatre where the celebrated tragedian (Phelps) is playing. The manager has indicated that Proctor can have an opening there as soon as the Phelps engagement terminates. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London June 17th/59 28 Surrey Street Strand My dear Father + Brothers You will say at least that I commence a punctual correspondence, even if I should fall off in the frequency of my letters hereafter. But as events transpire so rapidly at present I feel it my duty to let you know each succeeding change until I am out of my uncertain position and engaged in some reliable enterprize of professional promise. Since writing my last I have had an interview with the manager of the “Royal Standard Theatre,” where the celebrated (and acknowledged <hr /> the best) English Tragedian, Mr Phelps is now playing, and he has intimated that I can have an opening with him as soon as Mr Phelps engagement terminates if I like, or the privilege of deferring it until the commencement of the Fall season, which he admits will be much more favorable than now, the warm summer season. I perfectly agreed with him on that point and have arranged to meet him again tomorrow night (which will be too late for this mail) and settle definitely upon terms &c. He appears most anxious for the arrangement and I have no doubt of its being fully concluded before this letter is far embarked upon its home mission. I can say something more than most American Actors <hr /> who have come to this country in having an engagement offered so soon after my arrival, as many have had to wait from six months to a year before they could effect an opening, and several have had to return without doing anything at all. Therefore under such pressing difficulties I may consider myself one of the fortunate adventurers. My business motive in writing now is to ask John to see Ms Holloway and try to purchase the music of “Gio, the Armorer of Tyre,” and the Indian play of “Outahlanchet” which he arranged for the National Theatre Boston. = I offered to purchase it of him at the time, but he was inclined to ask more than I thought he should – in taking into consideration the favors I had done him by playing gratuitously for his own Benefit and also for the Orchestra in which he was a participant besides which he had availed himself of the privilege I gave him to take <hr /> a copy of my nick of the woods music and also of Johns "Macbeth“ Music &c. I therefore felt vexed and would not gratify his, what I considered unjust exorbitant demand. But John knows + everybody else that he is small in money matters, and perhaps may have repented his meanness in the affair. Be that as it may, I now wish John to see if he can effect anything with him in the purchase of the same as it will save me considerable trouble in getting it done here, and perhaps expense as I suppose they would take advantage of my necessity and change accordingly. Besides which Hollowways arrangement is very good and I should then have all the parts ready for the first-rehearsal of each piece + not have the delay of beating into some stupid leaders noddle the kind of music I wanted for each scene. I think Holloway asked ten dollars for each play or parts, and I offered Eight, that is, sixteen for the two. John, however will know how to talk with him and if he succeeds, tell him to get the Chorusses of Gio, as well as the other music – Jos Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/615f36167eccda24b04fe7e8a22222c4.pdf 8dab0fc9431b8c6572c4c82734089652 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 8th 1859. Honl. A. Lincoln Dear Sir I wrote you some two months since in regard to that little Judgment against Price and myself as Security. I have heard nothing in reply. I now propose to pay you a part of the Judgment---say $150. Dollars. and the bal. in a year from the date of the Judgment, without the expence of a sale. It is hard enough these time to have to pay, security debts with as little costs as [possible?]. I would gladly pay it all off now but I cant do it. Please to let me hear from you in reply, and say when you will probably be at home, as I want to consult with you about some business matters soon. your Friend K H Fell <hr /> I close with the within proposal---that is pay $150 now, & Execution [staid?] a year from date of judgment, at which time I have your word that the remainder will be paid. Think I will see you at Bloomington in two or three days. If not I will write again. Yours as ever A. Lincoln A Lincoln July 8/59 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 23 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300021 T1859.07.08 207695 Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln to Kersey H. Fell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-07-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Kersey H. Fell of Bloomington writes to inform Abraham Lincoln that he is unable to discharge the whole debt he owes and suggests a schedule of payment. Lincoln, who won a case for Fell, writes and signs a note on the reverse side of the letter approving the plan proposed, as "I have your word that the remainder will be paid." Kersey Fell wass a lawyer and brother of Jesse Fell who launched Lincoln's presidential campaign. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp. 2:17. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 8th 1859. Honl. A. Lincoln Dear Sir I wrote you some two months since in regard to that little Judgment against Price and myself as Security. I have heard nothing in reply. I now propose to pay you a part of the Judgment---say $150. Dollars. and the bal. in a year from the date of the Judgment, without the expence of a sale. It is hard enough these time to have to pay, security debts with as little costs as [possible?]. I would gladly pay it all off now but I cant do it. Please to let me hear from you in reply, and say when you will probably be at home, as I want to consult with you about some business matters soon. your Friend K H Fell <hr /> I close with the within proposal---that is pay $150 now, & Execution [staid?] a year from date of judgment, at which time I have your word that the remainder will be paid. Think I will see you at Bloomington in two or three days. If not I will write again. Yours as ever A. Lincoln A Lincoln July 8/59 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3ae682084a5dd2fcf68c5379fa426754.pdf 27b481f6a36db2351fa04b77dae0c772 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 10th My Dear Mrs Shearer For some days past, particularly since the fourth, I have anticipated writing you a letter and give you an account of some of us on [May?] day. We had a children's and grown people's picnic on that day, out at Col McClernand's farm, for the first time since you left, had the pleasure of meeting your good sister. You can perhaps imagine how much you were missed & how frequently your name was mentioned on that day. Pray how were you passing the time? <hr /> We are having very warm weather. I trust among the hills, you are not passing through the same fiery ordeal we are. Our summer thus far, has been rather pleasant than otherwise between strawberry & raspberry parties & latterly some select tea drinkings, our warm weather is almost half gone. Yet withall, I am generally very lonely. Miss Corcoram made a little stay of two months, with us, as she was not particularly pleased with her boarding house and as she contemplated a visit during her vacation to Wheeling I thought it would lessen her expenses, and render any eve- <hr /> nings less lonely. If I still have Mary, the same girl I have had for some time, and I see no reason to expect a change, I shall be willing to shelter her in the winter more especially as Robert leaves the first of September, & I fear I shall grow cowardly again. I have attended a very sad funeral today. Mrs Walters only promising son, was drowned two days since, in the Illinois river. the family is heart broken. There is so much to sadden us in life, and so little to make us wish to cling to it as we do. I have not yet learned, dear friend, to look over the way with a calm heart, I truly believe I shall never cease to miss you. <hr /> Mrs McClernands health has improved a good deal. She had some idea of going to some springs in Virginia, I am almost disposed to think she will not go. You speak of visiting New York In September, you will doubtless have a pleasant time. I should like to fly away and be at rest, this summer, yet I remember that I have taken mine ease so extensively. I miss our cosy meetings of the olden time & when I think you will never return here I am sad indeed. We have at least the opportunity of frequent interchange of letters I hope you will frequently remember me in that way. Remember me kindly to the Dr & boys. Hoping soon to hear from you. I remain yours truly, M. Lincoln <hr /> [envelope postmarked] Springfield Ill July 13 1859 Mrs. H. S. Shearer Wellsboro Tioga Co Penn Care of Dr Shearer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 5 p 18 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300073 T1859.07.10 Title A name given to the resource Mary Todd Lincoln to Hannah Shearer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-07-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to Hannah Shearer describing a picnic at Colonel McClernand's farm, the warm weather, Robert's impending departure, and a local drowning. She notes missing "our cozy meetings of the olden time." The letter is accompanied by its envelope addressed by Mary Lincoln. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 10th My Dear Mrs Shearer For some days past, particularly since the fourth, I have anticipated writing you a letter and give you an account of some of us on [May?] day. We had a children's and grown people's picnic on that day, out at Col McClernand's farm, for the first time since you left, had the pleasure of meeting your good sister. You can perhaps imagine how much you were missed & how frequently your name was mentioned on that day. Pray how were you passing the time? <hr /> We are having very warm weather. I trust among the hills, you are not passing through the same fiery ordeal we are. Our summer thus far, has been rather pleasant than otherwise between strawberry & raspberry parties & latterly some select tea drinkings, our warm weather is almost half gone. Yet withall, I am generally very lonely. Miss Corcoram made a little stay of two months, with us, as she was not particularly pleased with her boarding house and as she contemplated a visit during her vacation to Wheeling I thought it would lessen her expenses, and render any eve- <hr /> nings less lonely. If I still have Mary, the same girl I have had for some time, and I see no reason to expect a change, I shall be willing to shelter her in the winter more especially as Robert leaves the first of September, & I fear I shall grow cowardly again. I have attended a very sad funeral today. Mrs Walters only promising son, was drowned two days since, in the Illinois river. the family is heart broken. There is so much to sadden us in life, and so little to make us wish to cling to it as we do. I have not yet learned, dear friend, to look over the way with a calm heart, I truly believe I shall never cease to miss you. <hr /> Mrs McClernands health has improved a good deal. She had some idea of going to some springs in Virginia, I am almost disposed to think she will not go. You speak of visiting New York In September, you will doubtless have a pleasant time. I should like to fly away and be at rest, this summer, yet I remember that I have taken mine ease so extensively. I miss our cosy meetings of the olden time & when I think you will never return here I am sad indeed. We have at least the opportunity of frequent interchange of letters I hope you will frequently remember me in that way. Remember me kindly to the Dr & boys. Hoping soon to hear from you. I remain yours truly, M. Lincoln <hr /> [envelope postmarked] Springfield Ill July 13 1859 Mrs. H. S. Shearer Wellsboro Tioga Co Penn Care of Dr Shearer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bed7aff531be963dcb539a1b9c170c65.pdf 2aa80d00c39518234cffe18be9c3de79 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Sept 18th/ 59 My dear Father and Brothers You will perceive by the date of this letter that we are again in London We arrived here from Paris on Friday evening 17th Inst and found the letter from Father with the brief addition from Nicholson which he excused "on account of the hurry of business at the time of writing" and on such conditions I am happy to accept - I found however a sheet entirely filled by him, dated July 5th which had been waiting for me in London at the Lacy's Theatrical Book Store, where it had been left by the "Post" (They leave letters here without the "Penny") The "package" and "paper" which you say were sent by Mr Mason, we have not received as yet, but I shall make enquiries at the general Post Office tomorrow - Where I hope to find other letters in waiting for us - As the list now stands I think that I have the advantage in numbers sent & received - Be that as it may, I hope to have <hr /> a rapid succession of home intelligence hereafter - I believe that I gave you all the "Items" of our travels as far as "Geneva" - after which we went to "Paris" the great fountain head of the gay and fashionable World - and I must say that I was very favorably impressed with the prevailing cleanliness of the City - the industrious application to the duties of each calling - the unafffected politeness of the Citizens, and the absence of that glaring evidence of vice, that I had been led to expect at every turn - I have seen more of wantonness and dissipation in our own streets in one day than I beheld during all the time I was there - Whatever may be the cause of this superiority in the outward appearance of morality it is nevertheless true - In fact I saw but little drunken ness or even partial intoxication on the whole continent - and yet wine and Beer was the common beverage used by all classes - but then it was the "pure juice" and not the mad'ning & poisonous mixtures which our authorities at home permit the traffic of - I have no doubt that the successful cultivation of the vine in America will eventually produce a beneficial change - thereby furnishing the pure juice in larger quantities and at such cheap rates as to be within the reach of all, and with this result the wretch who now concocts the poisonous imitation will no longer find it profitable - It is not my purpose now to enter into a statistical interpretation of cause & effect on the subject of Temperance and Indulgence, but our own people who visit the Continent readily admit that conviviality there is enjoyed with far greater moderation and rationality than they are accustomed to witness under our own system of liquor regulation - While in Paris we occupied our time to the best advantage and were only sorry that we could not remain longer to give a more thorough investigation of the accumulated objects of interest - we were sorry also to part with Mr & Mrs Howe, after having been so <hr /> long the companions of their pleasant journeyings - They are to remain a few weeks (some two or three they thought) longer and then continue their travels to other parts - We have given them an invitation to spend Thanksgiving with us here, if they should be in the neighborhood - as Lizzy intends baking our own sweet meats and etcetera's for that occasion - We are very pleasantly situated in our old quarters at No 28 Surrey Street, Strand, where Lizzy has her Piano to occupy her moments of leisure and repeat the familiar melodies which you have often listened to in our own dear cottage home - We hope those same harmonious tones will again salute our ears within those limits when we have united in affectionate congratulations - On Monday the 3d of October I am to make my debut before a London Audience How they will receive and understand the subject of the opening Piece, "Nick of the Woods" remains to be proved - Some of the English journals are disposed to ridicule everything of American origin, & knowing nothing of the character of the people where the plot of the drama is laid will be likely to offer some prejudiced expressions in their criticism - I know none of them and have no influence to interest their partial attention and therefore depend solely upon my own good fortune in making a favorable impression upon their judgments - Perhaps I should have appeared to better advantage before a strange audience, in another selection of Character, but as it is not always possible to determine the wisest course in our business arrangements, we must therefore sustain ourselves by hopeful conjecture and with patient firmness abide the result - I received a letter from E L Davenport on my return here wishing me to pay Fifty dollars for him to an agent here who is to send him attractions in the shape of new Plays &c - He says he will pay it to you, or to myself on my return as I desire, I write this that you may understand the matter if I <hr /> should send him to you with the money - But I do not wish to have you say anything to him on the subject - until I give you such instructions, as I may rather choose to let it stand till my return in the event of not requiring the amount here - He writes that he cleared something last season under all the disadvantages and has a better prospect before him for the future. I trust so for he is very industrious and very deserving - I am sorry to hear that John is troubled with a bad cough as you have written and hope by the time you receive this that he will have entirely recovered - I don't think it would have been much to his advantage if he had left his business and gone off [concerting?] - nor do I believe that it will result in any permanent good to Alfreds interests - His own business must suffer in his absence, and no avocation that is neglected can be expected to prosper - I trust however that he will have no occasion to regret the experiment with the "Old Folks" abroad but hereafter lay a foundation for some young folks at home - By the way - while giving this advice to one almost hopeless old Bachelor I am reminded of my estimable friend George Darling - Tell him to make some choice selection if only to set a matrimonial example to two other virtuosos in the shape of Twin Brothers - Give him mine and Mrs Proctors best regards and say that I should be pleased to hear from him - I almost forgot to mention that the music came safe to hand with the enclosed letter, I believe that I have [engrossed?] all the business matters for the present, and as the sheet is nearly full must come to the usual close by sending much love to you all from Lizzy and myself - Remember me kindly to all friends in Boston & Somerville - and accept this from yours Affectionately as ever- Joseph <hr /> The engraving on the sheet is a representation of the Baths of Rosenlaui where we left our Horses before making our ascent on foot to the Rosenlaui Glacier on the Mountain above which was the first snow-bank and Ice house that we walked upon and [invested?] during our mountaineering aspirations - P.S. I have not seen or heard from Capt Hiler as het but have sent my card and address to the Waterloo Hotel Liverpool - We are both well although the very changeable weather here has given us light colds - Lizzy's health is much improved from her trip to the continent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 25 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300266 T1859.09.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-09-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother recounting travels in Geneva and Paris, saying that he was favorably impressed by the lack of vice despite the fact that beer and wine are the common beverage. Proctor's letter is written on stationary adorned with an illustration of Les Bains de Rosenlaui. 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London Sept 18th/ 59 My dear Father and Brothers You will perceive by the date of this letter that we are again in London We arrived here from Paris on Friday evening 17th Inst and found the letter from Father with the brief addition from Nicholson which he excused "on account of the hurry of business at the time of writing" and on such conditions I am happy to accept - I found however a sheet entirely filled by him, dated July 5th which had been waiting for me in London at the Lacy's Theatrical Book Store, where it had been left by the "Post" (They leave letters here without the "Penny") The "package" and "paper" which you say were sent by Mr Mason, we have not received as yet, but I shall make enquiries at the general Post Office tomorrow - Where I hope to find other letters in waiting for us - As the list now stands I think that I have the advantage in numbers sent & received - Be that as it may, I hope to have <hr /> a rapid succession of home intelligence hereafter - I believe that I gave you all the "Items" of our travels as far as "Geneva" - after which we went to "Paris" the great fountain head of the gay and fashionable World - and I must say that I was very favorably impressed with the prevailing cleanliness of the City - the industrious application to the duties of each calling - the unafffected politeness of the Citizens, and the absence of that glaring evidence of vice, that I had been led to expect at every turn - I have seen more of wantonness and dissipation in our own streets in one day than I beheld during all the time I was there - Whatever may be the cause of this superiority in the outward appearance of morality it is nevertheless true - In fact I saw but little drunken ness or even partial intoxication on the whole continent - and yet wine and Beer was the common beverage used by all classes - but then it was the "pure juice" and not the mad'ning & poisonous mixtures which our authorities at home permit the traffic of - I have no doubt that the successful cultivation of the vine in America will eventually produce a beneficial change - thereby furnishing the pure juice in larger quantities and at such cheap rates as to be within the reach of all, and with this result the wretch who now concocts the poisonous imitation will no longer find it profitable - It is not my purpose now to enter into a statistical interpretation of cause & effect on the subject of Temperance and Indulgence, but our own people who visit the Continent readily admit that conviviality there is enjoyed with far greater moderation and rationality than they are accustomed to witness under our own system of liquor regulation - While in Paris we occupied our time to the best advantage and were only sorry that we could not remain longer to give a more thorough investigation of the accumulated objects of interest - we were sorry also to part with Mr & Mrs Howe, after having been so <hr /> long the companions of their pleasant journeyings - They are to remain a few weeks (some two or three they thought) longer and then continue their travels to other parts - We have given them an invitation to spend Thanksgiving with us here, if they should be in the neighborhood - as Lizzy intends baking our own sweet meats and etcetera's for that occasion - We are very pleasantly situated in our old quarters at No 28 Surrey Street, Strand, where Lizzy has her Piano to occupy her moments of leisure and repeat the familiar melodies which you have often listened to in our own dear cottage home - We hope those same harmonious tones will again salute our ears within those limits when we have united in affectionate congratulations - On Monday the 3d of October I am to make my debut before a London Audience How they will receive and understand the subject of the opening Piece, "Nick of the Woods" remains to be proved - Some of the English journals are disposed to ridicule everything of American origin, & knowing nothing of the character of the people where the plot of the drama is laid will be likely to offer some prejudiced expressions in their criticism - I know none of them and have no influence to interest their partial attention and therefore depend solely upon my own good fortune in making a favorable impression upon their judgments - Perhaps I should have appeared to better advantage before a strange audience, in another selection of Character, but as it is not always possible to determine the wisest course in our business arrangements, we must therefore sustain ourselves by hopeful conjecture and with patient firmness abide the result - I received a letter from E L Davenport on my return here wishing me to pay Fifty dollars for him to an agent here who is to send him attractions in the shape of new Plays &c - He says he will pay it to you, or to myself on my return as I desire, I write this that you may understand the matter if I <hr /> should send him to you with the money - But I do not wish to have you say anything to him on the subject - until I give you such instructions, as I may rather choose to let it stand till my return in the event of not requiring the amount here - He writes that he cleared something last season under all the disadvantages and has a better prospect before him for the future. I trust so for he is very industrious and very deserving - I am sorry to hear that John is troubled with a bad cough as you have written and hope by the time you receive this that he will have entirely recovered - I don't think it would have been much to his advantage if he had left his business and gone off [concerting?] - nor do I believe that it will result in any permanent good to Alfreds interests - His own business must suffer in his absence, and no avocation that is neglected can be expected to prosper - I trust however that he will have no occasion to regret the experiment with the "Old Folks" abroad but hereafter lay a foundation for some young folks at home - By the way - while giving this advice to one almost hopeless old Bachelor I am reminded of my estimable friend George Darling - Tell him to make some choice selection if only to set a matrimonial example to two other virtuosos in the shape of Twin Brothers - Give him mine and Mrs Proctors best regards and say that I should be pleased to hear from him - I almost forgot to mention that the music came safe to hand with the enclosed letter, I believe that I have [engrossed?] all the business matters for the present, and as the sheet is nearly full must come to the usual close by sending much love to you all from Lizzy and myself - Remember me kindly to all friends in Boston & Somerville - and accept this from yours Affectionately as ever- Joseph <hr /> The engraving on the sheet is a representation of the Baths of Rosenlaui where we left our Horses before making our ascent on foot to the Rosenlaui Glacier on the Mountain above which was the first snow-bank and Ice house that we walked upon and [invested?] during our mountaineering aspirations - P.S. I have not seen or heard from Capt Hiler as het but have sent my card and address to the Waterloo Hotel Liverpool - We are both well although the very changeable weather here has given us light colds - Lizzy's health is much improved from her trip to the continent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e85f4a2a8a9a90e9ae9099c9e728d991.pdf 080fa19baa4f51976b6f8e4dc47cf697 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Nov 18th/ 59 My dear Father & Brothers Your last welcome letter came to hand the first of this week and although I have nothing new to write in reply, yet I feel as though I should neglect a duty did I not give you indimation of its safe arrival and our good health at this moment - Every thing has a sombre look about London at this time on account of the heavy fogs that shroud the City during this month. I have heard of the atmosphere being so thick that you could cut it with a knife but never realized the truth of it till now - <hr /> The stores are all lighted up during the day, when the dark vapour spreads his blinding mantle, and the pedestrian gropes his way cautiously while carriages are escorted by torch bearer whose rays of light - will only penetrate the distance of the horses length - This however is only in extreme cases of foggy Monopoly - as we have occasionally a day that you can see at least twice the length of your nose - I have heard of foggy London and now I see it, taste it and smell it - But there is one thing sure and that is that the Sun still shines if not for us and his brightness will be far more welcome when he condescends to dispel the gloom and greet us with his shining beams once more - Capt Hiler favored us with <hr /> a visit on Sunday and next Thursday will assist us in discussing the good things that Lizzy will prepare for that Thanksgiving occasion - We shall think and talk of you even if you are not able to hear it - We hope you will have a good time at home and think of the warm affection abroad The new Theatricals are as they were when I wrote before. We are now doing the "Roman Slave" which was received with much favor and will doubtless elicit some good notices in the papers at the end of the week - The writing critics have been occupied with the west end theatres recently & only occasionally come over to our end or part of the town, for it seemingly has no end, that is to say it takes a long walk to bring one there - Capt Hiler says tell your <hr /> Father to cultivate Cranberries in his Meadows as it is the most profitable business in the agricultural line now followed. He spoke of a person in the States who had written to an acquaintance here that he had made a large amount of money off of a lot containing but three acres & and a half - the Capt will give you all the particulars when he arrives and the next thing I expect to read in the papers will be "Wanted, by Messrs Proctor & Hiler, several ships to carry Cranberries to foreign markets. I presume by this time that John & Alfred are wending their way towards home and I hope their profits will pay them for the time they have devoted to the trip - Dr Whitemore has not yet arrived Lizzy says ask Mother to affix Miss Drakes address to her letter and drop it in the office - She has not heard from [Holly?] as Mrs Lovejoy but once and that was some time ago - Remember us to all friends in Boston & the Suburbs and accept the affection of Lizzy & myself for all our family. Joseph I hope you read the papers I sent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300267 T1859.11.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-11-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of the foggy London weather. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Nov 18th/ 59 My dear Father & Brothers Your last welcome letter came to hand the first of this week and although I have nothing new to write in reply, yet I feel as though I should neglect a duty did I not give you indimation of its safe arrival and our good health at this moment - Every thing has a sombre look about London at this time on account of the heavy fogs that shroud the City during this month. I have heard of the atmosphere being so thick that you could cut it with a knife but never realized the truth of it till now - <hr /> The stores are all lighted up during the day, when the dark vapour spreads his blinding mantle, and the pedestrian gropes his way cautiously while carriages are escorted by torch bearer whose rays of light - will only penetrate the distance of the horses length - This however is only in extreme cases of foggy Monopoly - as we have occasionally a day that you can see at least twice the length of your nose - I have heard of foggy London and now I see it, taste it and smell it - But there is one thing sure and that is that the Sun still shines if not for us and his brightness will be far more welcome when he condescends to dispel the gloom and greet us with his shining beams once more - Capt Hiler favored us with <hr /> a visit on Sunday and next Thursday will assist us in discussing the good things that Lizzy will prepare for that Thanksgiving occasion - We shall think and talk of you even if you are not able to hear it - We hope you will have a good time at home and think of the warm affection abroad The new Theatricals are as they were when I wrote before. We are now doing the "Roman Slave" which was received with much favor and will doubtless elicit some good notices in the papers at the end of the week - The writing critics have been occupied with the west end theatres recently & only occasionally come over to our end or part of the town, for it seemingly has no end, that is to say it takes a long walk to bring one there - Capt Hiler says tell your <hr /> Father to cultivate Cranberries in his Meadows as it is the most profitable business in the agricultural line now followed. He spoke of a person in the States who had written to an acquaintance here that he had made a large amount of money off of a lot containing but three acres & and a half - the Capt will give you all the particulars when he arrives and the next thing I expect to read in the papers will be "Wanted, by Messrs Proctor & Hiler, several ships to carry Cranberries to foreign markets. I presume by this time that John & Alfred are wending their way towards home and I hope their profits will pay them for the time they have devoted to the trip - Dr Whitemore has not yet arrived Lizzy says ask Mother to affix Miss Drakes address to her letter and drop it in the office - She has not heard from [Holly?] as Mrs Lovejoy but once and that was some time ago - Remember us to all friends in Boston & the Suburbs and accept the affection of Lizzy & myself for all our family. Joseph I hope you read the papers I sent 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/ab3349931e9af2860a27c02c2811e4d6.pdf c57017e5c2efca32b2d56aff7b85de74 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Troy Dec 23d/54 Dear Brother I forgot to ask in my last that you should copy a Programme of Massaniello which you will find on a Bill, or rather two Bills inside the music - on one of the Bills you will find a brief sketch of the character or history of Massaniello and the other the Synopsis of Incidents &c If you have not returned them to Forbes please copy when you find the Music, or should you not have time to do so - take out the Bill with the historical sketch & programme, the two are alike as far as the Programme of Incidents is concerned and one can be spared - leave the one with the cast of characters for Forbes. Business here so far is about what I expected - that is to say very indifferent <hr /> I have only made 2 1/2 dollars thus far - being the amount above my sharing point - Every body is busy preparing for Christmas - any number of Balls & parties - concerts &c - What the Benefit may turn out is somewhat uncertain. therefore if the worst comes to the worst & at the last moment I should want some of the needful you had better understand about it, so that I can Telegraph without stating the business & amount - If I want any funds I shall merely Telegraph "Send me the package by return Express" which will mean 40 or 50 dollars - I hope however that I shall have no occasion to do so - Tomorrow night we do "[Outalanchet?]" and repeat the same on Christmas night - Saturday the Benefit, "Alexander" the Great - Marc Antonys oration - & Lizzy in a Farce - Howard <hr /> spoke to me when I arrived about playing next week - but if the business does not improve it will hardly pay - The working class are out of employ & consequently out of money - therefore amusements suffer - Love to all at home - shall write Sunday again - In haste, Joseph P.S. A bad beginning they say makes a good ending - So mote it be Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300268 T1859.12.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-12-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor gives his brother directions to copy some bills and where to find them. Proctor is preparing for Christmas with any number of balls and parties and concerts. 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. Troy Dec 23d/54 Dear Brother I forgot to ask in my last that you should copy a Programme of Massaniello which you will find on a Bill, or rather two Bills inside the music - on one of the Bills you will find a brief sketch of the character or history of Massaniello and the other the Synopsis of Incidents &c If you have not returned them to Forbes please copy when you find the Music, or should you not have time to do so - take out the Bill with the historical sketch & programme, the two are alike as far as the Programme of Incidents is concerned and one can be spared - leave the one with the cast of characters for Forbes. Business here so far is about what I expected - that is to say very indifferent <hr /> I have only made 2 1/2 dollars thus far - being the amount above my sharing point - Every body is busy preparing for Christmas - any number of Balls & parties - concerts &c - What the Benefit may turn out is somewhat uncertain. therefore if the worst comes to the worst & at the last moment I should want some of the needful you had better understand about it, so that I can Telegraph without stating the business & amount - If I want any funds I shall merely Telegraph "Send me the package by return Express" which will mean 40 or 50 dollars - I hope however that I shall have no occasion to do so - Tomorrow night we do "[Outalanchet?]" and repeat the same on Christmas night - Saturday the Benefit, "Alexander" the Great - Marc Antonys oration - & Lizzy in a Farce - Howard <hr /> spoke to me when I arrived about playing next week - but if the business does not improve it will hardly pay - The working class are out of employ & consequently out of money - therefore amusements suffer - Love to all at home - shall write Sunday again - In haste, Joseph P.S. A bad beginning they say makes a good ending - So mote it be 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/2fe59b59e113ae95fa5259e1af634f65.pdf 90c4a77183e5d60bcda34126e1f03df7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Dec 27th /59 My dear Father & Brothers I waited till this morning for the arrival of the mail from Boston but no letter came, at least none has been delivered as yet and as they are quite punctual in their distribution of mails I presume we shall have to wait the next arrival - After I had sent the few lines of my last letter I received your & Fathers letter, and as Mr Warner, a friend of Capt Hiler's, is to leave for Boston by the next Saturday steamer & has proffered to take a parcel for me I will preface the preparation by answering your last in reference to money matters - In the first place I will state that I have not thought <hr /> it necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount [received?] for my services &c &c - as I presumed that you would already be aware that a large sum could not be realized at once where there is such difficulty in getting an opening - Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression that we are all so anxious to play in London that money is no object in the matter. "Miss Heron" of "Camille" noteriety paid one hundred dollars for her opening night - and did not appear a second time - Roberts the Tragedian also bled freely for his Six nights in London. -Barney Williams was here a long time before he made any money - Murdock made nothing - and even Forrest, although he was among the first from America, made but little money - and less expectation according to the manner in which people now speak of him - However that is neither "here nor there" in regard my subject - I merely give these items <hr /> of reference to explain my position & show how much more fortunate I have been than others who have preceded me - the manager has been more liberal to me than I had a right to expect under the circumstances, but I have had to expend a large sum for new dresses and other expenses which were necessary for my position, and the reputation I have had the good fortune to establish - You will therefore perceive that I need all my money for the present although I hope to realize something better in the future - During the Pantomime season I have of course to be idle and (as I stated in my last brief & hasty letter) it is our intention to go to Paris for a few weeks, as we can live quïte as cheap there and at the same time improve our French - I have left my engagements in the hands of my agent Mr J. W. Anson, 35, Bow Street W.C. to whose care I want you to address all letters in future - But to resume the money affair I will say that I have not been unmindful of the requirements for our land speculation but supposed that Johns <hr /> Interest money had been applied to my share - and if that is not sufficient I wish you would call in the amount due from Crisp and use the same - and in the event of more being needed, one of the mortgages might be sold - I give you this privilege - to provide against any necessity which may obstruct your own business advancement. The enclosed receipt for Davenport I send with its old date and you can present it with what excuse you like for the delay - and add that I sent it to you with directions to place it in his hands on receipt of the Ten pounds as per explanation - when it is paid you can apply it to Insurances, Taxes &c - Dec. 30th - I have waited till now to finish the letter at the last moment before the mail closes but as Mr Warner has not called for it I presume that something has happened to prevent his going by this steamer - I have just rec'd an offer from Liverpool after the run of the Pantomime which usually goes some Eight or nine weeks - our stay in Paris will be governed by the intimations on business matters which I shall then [receive?] from my agent and it may be for a shorter period than I now expect - at all events I want you to write regularly and direct as before mentioned and it will be forwarded to me wherever we are - I hope this will find you all well at home as we are abroad, for which blessing we are ever grateful - You shall hear of my next engagement as soon as it is effected - with both our love to all I remain - Joseph P.S. Remember us to all friends and tell George Darling if I had written as often as I have thought and spoken of him, that he would have been flooded with letters - 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 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300269 T1859.12.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-12-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor tells his father and brother that it is "...necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount received for my services Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression that we are all so anxious to play in London that money is not object in the matter" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Dec 27th /59 My dear Father & Brothers I waited till this morning for the arrival of the mail from Boston but no letter came, at least none has been delivered as yet and as they are quite punctual in their distribution of mails I presume we shall have to wait the next arrival - After I had sent the few lines of my last letter I received your & Fathers letter, and as Mr Warner, a friend of Capt Hiler's, is to leave for Boston by the next Saturday steamer & has proffered to take a parcel for me I will preface the preparation by answering your last in reference to money matters - In the first place I will state that I have not thought <hr /> it necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount [received?] for my services &c &c - as I presumed that you would already be aware that a large sum could not be realized at once where there is such difficulty in getting an opening - Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression that we are all so anxious to play in London that money is no object in the matter. "Miss Heron" of "Camille" noteriety paid one hundred dollars for her opening night - and did not appear a second time - Roberts the Tragedian also bled freely for his Six nights in London. -Barney Williams was here a long time before he made any money - Murdock made nothing - and even Forrest, although he was among the first from America, made but little money - and less expectation according to the manner in which people now speak of him - However that is neither "here nor there" in regard my subject - I merely give these items <hr /> of reference to explain my position & show how much more fortunate I have been than others who have preceded me - the manager has been more liberal to me than I had a right to expect under the circumstances, but I have had to expend a large sum for new dresses and other expenses which were necessary for my position, and the reputation I have had the good fortune to establish - You will therefore perceive that I need all my money for the present although I hope to realize something better in the future - During the Pantomime season I have of course to be idle and (as I stated in my last brief & hasty letter) it is our intention to go to Paris for a few weeks, as we can live quïte as cheap there and at the same time improve our French - I have left my engagements in the hands of my agent Mr J. W. Anson, 35, Bow Street W.C. to whose care I want you to address all letters in future - But to resume the money affair I will say that I have not been unmindful of the requirements for our land speculation but supposed that Johns <hr /> Interest money had been applied to my share - and if that is not sufficient I wish you would call in the amount due from Crisp and use the same - and in the event of more being needed, one of the mortgages might be sold - I give you this privilege - to provide against any necessity which may obstruct your own business advancement. The enclosed receipt for Davenport I send with its old date and you can present it with what excuse you like for the delay - and add that I sent it to you with directions to place it in his hands on receipt of the Ten pounds as per explanation - when it is paid you can apply it to Insurances, Taxes &c - Dec. 30th - I have waited till now to finish the letter at the last moment before the mail closes but as Mr Warner has not called for it I presume that something has happened to prevent his going by this steamer - I have just rec'd an offer from Liverpool after the run of the Pantomime which usually goes some Eight or nine weeks - our stay in Paris will be governed by the intimations on business matters which I shall then [receive?] from my agent and it may be for a shorter period than I now expect - at all events I want you to write regularly and direct as before mentioned and it will be forwarded to me wherever we are - I hope this will find you all well at home as we are abroad, for which blessing we are ever grateful - You shall hear of my next engagement as soon as it is effected - with both our love to all I remain - Joseph P.S. Remember us to all friends and tell George Darling if I had written as often as I have thought and spoken of him, that he would have been flooded with letters - 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/c03d67de49ba72219fe18415dfafbdbd.pdf ccffb3b1cc2cf51b12ad2d1d6de0d117 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Saturday afternoon My Dear Mrs. Brayman, If your health will admit of venturing out Such damp weather, we would be much pleased to have you. Mr B. & the young ladies come round this eve about seven & pass a social evening, also any friend you may have with you Yours Truly Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and pencil 1 p 15 x 9 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 300072 T185? Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Mary W. Brayman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1850's Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes a gracious invitation to Mr. & Mrs. W. Brayman and young ladies inviting them to drop by her house for a social visit that Saturday evening. The Braymans occupied the Lincolns' Springfield house during the war years. The invitation is written on stationary embossed with "moiniers". 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. Saturday afternoon My Dear Mrs. Brayman, If your health will admit of venturing out Such damp weather, we would be much pleased to have you. Mr B. & the young ladies come round this eve about seven & pass a social evening, also any friend you may have with you Yours Truly Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/acb68be7e4a2aa2c450b37eec470da98.pdf 098c36cbb681e75b25f3f36e74553d59 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 17 p 24 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300914 T1860-2-MISC Title A name given to the resource Poem by Edwin Booth to Mary Devlin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin onced owned this autograph album titled "Album of Pearls" bound in decorative tooled leather. The album includes a poem of three stanzas written to her by her future husband, Edwin Booth. Booth and Devlin were married on July 17, 1860. 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/772c5099c0303170d6c835cd608b7296.pdf 1a5cea97384b0b057923a8ffb47b8b13 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. On or before the first day of February in the year One Thousand eight hundred and sixty Two (1862) I promise to pay John T. Stuart on order Two Thousand and seventy Dollars with interest from date until paid at the rate of ten per. Cent per. annum payable annually on the first day of January for value Received February 1, 1860. Thos. Campbell <hr /> Re'd Oct. 20th. 1860 on the within $189.50 interest to 1st Jan. 1861. Re'd Two hundred and seven Dollars on the within ($207) Jan. 16th 1862 John T. Stuart a true copy of note and credits which I hold on the Estate of Thos. H. Campbell dec'd. 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 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 300271 T1860.02.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Promissory note of Thomas S. Campbell to John T. Stuart Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Campbell, Thomas S. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-02-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Thomas S. Campbell signs a promissory note in which he promises to pay John T. Stuart $2,070 at ten percent interest on or before February 1, 1862. 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 first day of February in the year One Thousand eight hundred and sixty Two (1862) I promise to pay John T. Stuart on order Two Thousand and seventy Dollars with interest from date until paid at the rate of ten per. Cent per. annum payable annually on the first day of January for value Received February 1, 1860. Thos. Campbell <hr /> Re'd Oct. 20th. 1860 on the within $189.50 interest to 1st Jan. 1861. Re'd Two hundred and seven Dollars on the within ($207) Jan. 16th 1862 John T. Stuart a true copy of note and credits which I hold on the Estate of Thos. H. Campbell dec'd. 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/fd211600b3071686cb61eb75c9be9244.pdf 4d5f1528ab5349d7633f38fdc117b13d 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 300052 T1860.02.13 97503 (legal) Title A name given to the resource Affidavit in Columbus Machine Manufacturing Co. et al. v. E. R. Ulrich & Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-02-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes an affidavit of non-residency in Columbus Machine Manufacturing Co. et al. v. E. R. Ulrich et al. endorsed by Wm. D. Ewing. 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/4315d81f33d04a3311f4209080d71902.pdf df80aaa639d966a649e344376521e851 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Miss Mary C. White Richmond. Va. December 10th 1859 [illegible marks] <hr /> FORGET ME NOT ALBUM. NEW YORK PUBLISHED BY LEAVITT & ALLEN <hr /> Miss White -- "May you be blessed with all that Heaven can send, Long life, long youth, long pleasure & a friend" Is the sincere wish of your friend W. H. Caskie Richmond Decr. 10th 1859 May <hr /> Miss White. May all good angels guard & bless thee. And from thy heart remove all care. Remember you should ne're distrest be. Youth & hope, can crush dispare. + Joy can be found, by all, who seek it. Only be right, the path, we move upon Heaven has marked it: Find & keep it Ne're forget the wish of -- John. Richmond Feb 18th 1860 He who will ever be your friend J. Wilkes Booth <hr /> Richmond. Va. Sunday Feb. 19th 1860. To Miss Mary White. Parting; my best wish attend you. In the Journey of thy youth. Pray to know and feel the Axiom That in God. is Love and Truth Geo. W. Wren <hr /> To Mary! "Thou art a golden sentence writ by thy Maker." "Fido" Richmond Virginia December 10th Mifs White -- "Thine eyes in Heaven would thro' the airy region stream So bright, That birds would sing and think it were not Night" December 2d 1859 'Punius <hr /> To Mifs Mary White -- In leaving friends, so dear to you, Parting oft will bring a tear. Think of the adage, ever true, "Though absent,-still to mem'ry dear." Yours Sincerely S. K. Chester Richmond, February 19th 1860. 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 7 p 21 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300542 T1860.02.18-JWB Title A name given to the resource Poem by George W. Wren to Mary White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes; Chester, Samuel K.; Caskie, W.H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-02-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth writes a poem for Miss Mary C. White of Richmond, Virginia. Booth's poem of two four-line stanzas is an acrostic spelling of "Mary & John". White's Forget-Me-Not Album is made of hand-painted and gilt-decorated boards, with small mother-of-pearl inlays. The album contains additional entries by other members of the Marshall Theatre Company of Richmond, including Samuel K. Chester, whom Booth later invited to join his plot against Lincoln, and W.H. Caskie, an officer of the Richmond Grays, a group to which Booth also belonged. 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. Miss Mary C. White Richmond. Va. December 10th 1859 [illegible marks] <hr /> FORGET ME NOT ALBUM. NEW YORK PUBLISHED BY LEAVITT & ALLEN <hr /> Miss White -- "May you be blessed with all that Heaven can send, Long life, long youth, long pleasure & a friend" Is the sincere wish of your friend W. H. Caskie Richmond Decr. 10th 1859 May <hr /> Miss White. May all good angels guard & bless thee. And from thy heart remove all care. Remember you should ne're distrest be. Youth & hope, can crush dispare. + Joy can be found, by all, who seek it. Only be right, the path, we move upon Heaven has marked it: Find & keep it Ne're forget the wish of -- John. Richmond Feb 18th 1860 He who will ever be your friend J. Wilkes Booth <hr /> Richmond. Va. Sunday Feb. 19th 1860. To Miss Mary White. Parting; my best wish attend you. In the Journey of thy youth. Pray to know and feel the Axiom That in God. is Love and Truth Geo. W. Wren <hr /> To Mary! "Thou art a golden sentence writ by thy Maker." "Fido" Richmond Virginia December 10th Mifs White -- "Thine eyes in Heaven would thro' the airy region stream So bright, That birds would sing and think it were not Night" December 2d 1859 'Punius <hr /> To Mifs Mary White -- In leaving friends, so dear to you, Parting oft will bring a tear. Think of the adage, ever true, "Though absent,-still to mem'ry dear." Yours Sincerely S. K. Chester Richmond, February 19th 1860. 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/7a6d62b5c54940a834ab279250481f1a.pdf 3e536024bf19acb0d93783392fb347b0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Wimpleton v Talkington Et al Chancery And for a Replication to said Cause - so far as the the Bill and the allegations therein denied - the plaintiff or complainant in said Bill [says?] that the allegations in said Bill are true in substance & in fact and that the answer, Except as aforesaid, is untrue in substance in fact and this the said Complainant is ready to prove according to the practic & rules of this court.- Wm Campbell per W H Herndon <hr /> Wimple vs Talkington et al Replication Filed Feb 21, 1860 P Wright 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 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 300272 T1860.02.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Replication in Wimple v. Talkington et ux. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Campbell, William; Herndon, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-02-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William H. Herndon writes a replication for William Campbell in the estate case of Wimple v. Talkington et ux. Clerk P. Wright files the document. 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. Wimpleton v Talkington Et al Chancery And for a Replication to said Cause - so far as the the Bill and the allegations therein denied - the plaintiff or complainant in said Bill [says?] that the allegations in said Bill are true in substance & in fact and that the answer, Except as aforesaid, is untrue in substance in fact and this the said Complainant is ready to prove according to the practic & rules of this court.- Wm Campbell per W H Herndon <hr /> Wimple vs Talkington et al Replication Filed Feb 21, 1860 P Wright 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