Monday, July 31, 1843.Springfield,
IL. | Lincoln writes to unknown correspondent in Tremont
concerning removal of the county seat of Tazewell County from Tremont to Pekin.
He consulted with Logan, and although Logan believes the land will not revert,
Lincoln gives his opinion that the land would revert to the donor if the county
seat is moved to Pekin.Abraham Lincoln to a Gentleman in
Tremont, 31 July 1843, CW,
1:329. |