[Collection of nine manuscript maps, notes and correspondence written by or relating to Abraham Lincoln]

About this book

Facsimile reproductions of seven maps, notes and pieces of correspondence by and related to Abraham Lincoln. Three of the facsimiles are of a "Map of Albany filed for record June 21st 1836 ... [signed] A Lincoln for T. M. Neale S. S. C." (two copies of this facsimile affixed to one stiff card, one copy mounted to paper backing) -- map of "Southern boundary line of Section 24 in Town 17 Range 6" [Athens, Illinois, 1834] -- note "To the county commissioner's court for the county of Sangamon -" [1834] -- invitation to a "Cotillion Party ... to be given at the 'American House' ... December 16th, 1839 ... [signed] A. Lincoln" [as one of the Managers] -- letter and receipt to Mr. Spears "Received of George Spears in full for postage on the Langams Journal up to the first of July 1839 A. Lincoln PM" -- State of Illinois marriage license of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd November 4, 1842 -- note "When you can't find it anywhere else look into this".