Lincoln and Bowling Green witness deed given by John Jones Sr. and Lydia Jones to John Watkins Sr. for an 80-acre tract located five miles northwest of New Salem, for which Watkins pays $120. Sangamon County Deed Book E, 433-34, Illinois Regional Archives Depository, University of Illinois Springfield.

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.