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From Michael Killion, Hugh Armstrong, and Abraham Lincoln to the County Commissioners Court for the County of Sangamon, June [2] 1834 To the county commissioners court for the county of Sangamon at its June term 1834. We the undersigned being appointed to v… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0002700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
SPEECH OF MR. ROBBINS, OF RHODE ISLAND, ON PRESENTING CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THAT STATE ON THE SUBJECT OF FORTIFICATIONS AT NARRAGANSETT BAY AND ITS ADJOINING COASTS. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, June 17, 1836. Mr. ROBBIN… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0003400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
Memoranda belonging to the papers of President Lincoln. Copy of the Executive Journal of the Senate on the treaty with New Grenada vote June 3 1848 [Senator Sumn] Senator Sumner proposed Amendments to Mexican Treaty. Strike out the whole of 8th article an… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0005700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishBeneficence, Care of the soul, Civil war
[1] TREATY OF PEACE, AMITY, NAVIGATION, AND COMMERCE, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF NEW GRANADA. CONCLUDED AND SIGNED AT BOGOTA, 12th DECEMBER, 1846. RATIFIED BY THE PRESIDENT U.S., 10th JUNE, 1848. EXCHANGED AT WASHINGTON, 10th J… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0005800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Aporia, Care of the soul
David C. Burnet Articles of Agreement with General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, President-General-in-Chief of the Mexican Army [Copy in Lincoln's hand], May 14, 1836 Articles of an agreement entered into between his excellency, David C. Burnett; president of… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0007500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Justin Butterfield to Abraham Lincoln, February 27, 1848 Chicago *** Feby 27. 1848 Dr Sir I received yours of the 13th inst— In order to pass our rail road Bill — as reported by Mr Breese in the Senate, it will be necessary that the delegation in … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0010400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
From Joshua F. Speed to Abraham Lincoln, February 13, 1849 House Reps. 13 Feby 1849 Dear Lincoln, I wish to write to you fully freely and in strict confidence of my action as negotiator in the matter which was the subject of your last letter to me— I intr… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0017100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Josiah Lucas to Abraham Lincoln, April 12, 1849 Washington April 12/49 Dear Sir If I may be permitted to trespass upon your time and patience a few minutes while I urge upon you the necessity of action as regards the Commissioner of the Genl Land Offi… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0024100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
From Samuel D. Marshall to Abraham Lincoln, April 20, 1849 Shawnee Town April 20th 1849 Dear Lincoln, The Lane & Dorman case was decided against us at the last term of the White Circuit Court— As we could not prove much in the way of rents & profits above … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0026800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Care of the soul, Civil war
From William D. Briggs to Abraham Lincoln, May 2, 1849 Tremont May 2d 1849 Dear Sir I suppose you have long since received a copy of the proceedings of our town in relation to the appointment of Post-Master You were mistaken in supposing that I was opposed… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0029900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Charles H. Constable to Abraham Lincoln, May 5, 1849 Charleston, May 5th 1849 Dear Lincoln — Disappointed in meeting you here, I enclose a letter to you entrusted to my care by our esteemed friend Webb— I have anxiously expected to hear from you in re… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0030700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAporia, Attribute, Care of the soul
From James M. Davis to Abraham Lincoln, May 15, 1849 Hillsboro May 15 /49 Dear friend Some time since I wrote you requesting you to be so good as to inform me — whether my— recommendations — were — recd — and what disposition was made of them What — were m… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0032800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Augustus H. Chapman to Abraham Lincoln, May 28, 1849 Charleston Ills May 28th 1849 Sir on Friday last I wrote you at the request of J D Johnson which I suppose Has given you considerable unecessary troubl on acount of your Father. I was fearful at the … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0034200Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Benjamin F. James to Abraham Lincoln, May 29, 1849 Dear Lincoln, I have been requested by a very worthy Whig, to enquire of you whether this District is represented at West Point— the Revd Mr Andrews, has a son 18 yrs of age who is desirous of entering… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0034700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Isaac N. Onstot to Abraham Lincoln, May 30, 1849 Havanna Ills May 30th 1849 Dear Sir We are all well & kicking about The German Peas are growing finely And theres been no cases of Cholera in this vicinity up to the present time I would also state that… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0034900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Charles H. Constable to Abraham Lincoln, June 10, 1849 Mount Carmel, Illinois June 10th 1849. A. Lincoln. Hon. A. Lincoln. Dear Lincoln, *** Your favor of _____ from Springfield directed to myself and Doct. Baker was received by yesterday's mail… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0037100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From William H. Henderson to Abraham Lincoln, June 11, 1849 Washington June 11th 1849— Dear Lincoln I have been from home so long — and my finances so low, that I cannot avail myself of the pleasure it would afford me of awaiting your arrival here, I have … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0037500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Anson G. Henry to Abraham Lincoln, June 11, 1849 Springfield June 11th “49 Dear Lincoln Enclosed you will find a paper containing the names of almost every whig in Sugar Creek Precinct, If time had been given us, a similar result could have been obtai… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0037700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Henry F. Luckett to Abraham Lincoln, June 15, 1849 Springfield June 15th 1849 Mr Lincon Dr Sir I have enclosed an address or petition to the department for the removal of Goodrich from the Post office at Mt. Auburn which you will hand over to the prop… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0040600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
THE LOUISIVILLE EXAMINER "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." Vol. I.-No. III. LOUISVILLE, Ky;, MARCH 1850. New Series. Published monthly, at one dollar per annum in advance, by Paul Seymour. John H. Heywood, Noble Bulter Editors. NOTIC… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0043800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishMoral accountability, Affects, Anger
SPEECH OF MR. SMITH, OF CONN., ON THE BILL "TO ADMIT CALIFORNIA INTO THE UNION - TO ESTABLISH TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS FOR UTAH AND NEW MEXICO, MAKING PROPOSALS TO TEXAS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WESTERN AND NORTHERN BOUNDARIES;" SHOWING The responsibilit… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0045700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Aporia
Capitol, Washington March 22nd 1851 Dear Sir, With your permission, I beg leave to submit a few remarks in relation to a plan for the enlargement of the capitol and in reference to some of the considerations connected therewith. Having been an Officer in th… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0047800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Aporia, Care of the soul
"A" This Indenture made and entered into this twenty-ninth day of May A.D. 1852 between Charles K. Marshall and Amanda M. Marshall, his wife of the first part and Alexander L.C. Magrudin Trustee of the second part, and Ben Johnson of the third part [wherefor… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0048700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From William H. Randolph to Abraham Lincoln, September 29, 1854 Macomb Sept 29th 1854 Sir We have at this time a severe contest agoing on in this congressional District between Richardson & Williams and as Douglass is to be here at court (next Monday week)… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0049900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Richard L. Wilson to Abraham Lincoln, October 20, 1854 Journal Office Chicago Oct 20th 1854. Friend Lincoln. Our folks up this way would be pleased if you could make it convenient to address them at some time you may name prior to the election. It wo… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0050300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Horace White to Abraham Lincoln, October 25, 1854 Springfield, Oct. 25, 1854. Dear Sir: In regard to your visit to Chicago concerning which Mr Wilson wrote to you, I am authorized to state that it is the farthest from our the wishes and intert intenti… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0050600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From William Fithian to Abraham Lincoln, November 20, 1854 Danville, Nov. 20, 1854. A. Lincoln Esqr, Your letter was not necessary. Dr. Courtney's promise to go for you, was made a condition precedent to his election— Otherwise he should not have been elec… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0053400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Thomas A. Marshall to Abraham Lincoln, December 8, 1854 Charleston Ill. Decr 8 1854 Dear Sir Since receiving your favor of 4th inst. I have had a conversation with Mr Jones on the subject of his vote for Senator & find that he is for you, Tho he seems… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0057100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Josiah M. Lucas to Abraham Lincoln, December 13, 1854 Washington, December 13. 1854 Dear Lincoln Some time has elapsed since I have disturbed you with my epistles, however I think of you often, and that too as a friend to whom I am under many obligati… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0059600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Death
From David Davis to Abraham Lincoln, December 15, 1854 Bloomington. Dec 15. 1854 Dear Lincoln— Swett's wife's sister has been very sick & he could not leave her this week— She set up for two hours yesterday, and he thinks he will be able to go to Joliet on… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0060800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From William Randolph to Logan and Lincoln, December 15, 1854 Macomb Decr 15th 1854 Gentlemen I write you by request of Mag J. M. Walker in regard to an Ejectment suit against him It is his wish that you attend to said suit for him I told him you would be … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0061300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Augustus Adams to Abraham Lincoln, December 17, 1854 Elgin Dec 17th 1854 Dear Sir Yours of the 5th inst was recd about a week after it was written but I have not been able to find leisure to reply to it sooner Like yourself “I very much desire that s… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0061900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Horace Hayward to Abraham Lincoln, December 17, 1854 Olney 17th Dec 1854 Dear Sir as we mutually desire to see the downfall of Douglass & the defeat of Democracy I therefore take the liberty of addressing you upon Illinois politics, Since your name has… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0062100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Joseph Gillespie to Abraham Lincoln, December 20, 1854 Edwardsville 20th Dec 1854 Dear Sir *** I recd your note some time since and have to offer an apology for not replying sooner I waited before writing in hopes that I should have an opportunaty of… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0063600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Care of the soul, Civil war
From David Davis to Abraham Lincoln, December 26, 1854 Bloomington. Ills. Decr 26th 1854. Dear Lincoln— If have been uneasy all along about Broadwell's election—— Elliott Herndon told me that the Democrats would make great effort to beat Broadwell — & McW… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0065600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
DOMESTIC SLAVERY IN ITS RELATIONS WITH WEALTH AN ORATION PRONOUNCED IN THE CUBAN DEMOCRATIC ATHENAEUM OF NEW YORK, ON THE EVENING OF THE 1ST OF JANUARY, 1854. BY DON LORENZO ALLO, PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL ECONOMY. Having had the pleasure of publishing this litt… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0066700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
From Lyman Trumbull to Abraham Lincoln, February 24, 1855 Alton, Feby. 24— 1855— My Dear Sir, I am truly obliged for your notice of the “Able Lawyer's” article. You treated it in the right spirit— Such an effusion only deserves to be treated cavalierly— Ho… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0068100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
"B" Charles K. Marshall To Deed Trust A. L. C. Magruder & E. G. Cook This soliciture made and entered into this tenth day of May A.D. 1856 between Charles K. Marshall and Amanda M. Marshall his wife of the first part. Alexander L.C. Magruder, and Ellwin G.… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0069200Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
[Oct. 1 1856] Are North Carolinians Freemen? Read and Judge The following paragraph appeared in the North Carolina Standard of September 13, 1856. It is the conclusion of an article headed "Fremont in the South:" "If there be Fremont men among us, let them… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0069900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE Central Pacific Railroad Co. DUBUQUE: GILMORE & CORR, PRINTERS, NONPAREIL BOOK & JOB PRINTING HOUSE. 1858. [*714*] OFFICERS: R. B. MASON, PRESIDENT. JNO. WM. SMITH, SEC'Y & TREAS. L. A. THOMAS, GEN. AGT. AN ACT TO INCORPOR… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0071400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul

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