Wednesday, January 25, 1832.New Salem, IL. | Lincoln writes following agreement: "Know all men by these presents that I
John Ferguson for and in consideration of the sum of thirty five dollars have given
granted bargained and sold all my right and title in and to the New Salem ferry in
Sangamon County unto Alexander Trent[.] In testimony where of I have hereunto set my
hand this 25th. January 1832."Photocopy. |