Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Onslow Peters
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01236 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 25, 1852 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Letter discusses a case concerning the sale and purchase of land held in trust for a minor. The Tazewell lands were purchased by the guardian of a minor named Shurtluff, using the proceeds from the sale of the original land held in trust for him. The Tazewell lands were then placed in trust until Shurtluff came of age and appropriated them. Letter written by Lincoln on blue paper as Peters' lawyer. Docketed by recipient.
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