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Abraham Lincoln Document, Illinois Central Railroad Company v. George S. Hill, [1844?] May 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This collection of legal documents includes documents that were penned and/or signed in Lincoln's hand. Included are railroad cases, legal deeds, custody disputes, and other types of legal proceedings from 1837-1859. This collection would be most useful for legal scholars interested in Lincoln’s career as a lawyer and the legal environment in which he operated. It is arranged chronologically in ascending order.

Dates

  • 1768 - 1992

Extent

From the Collection: 2.8 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana Repository

Contact:
P.O. Box 5408
Mississippi State Mississippi 39762-5408 United States