Tuesday, February 23, 1858.Springfield, IL.
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In Henry B. Rankin's autograph book Lincoln writes: "Today, Feb. 23
1858, the owner honored me with the privilege of writing the first
name in this book." He also writes S. C. Davis & Co., St. Louis
wholesale merchants, explaining cases in U.S. Circuit Court.
Inscription in the Autograph Album of Henry B. Rankin, 23 February 1858, CW, 2:435; Abraham Lincoln to Samuel C. Davis and Company, 23 February 1858, CW, 2:434-35.
Lincoln writes $300 check payable to "Selves" on Lincoln &
Herndon's joint account at Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Co.
Original owned by Springfield Marine Bank. |