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[Abraham Lincoln] - The “Long Nine” A Collection

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[Abraham Lincoln] - The “Long Nine” A Collection
<B> Abraham Lincoln - The “Long Nine” A Collection of Lincoln's Early Political Associates.</B></I> A set of eight documents signed by or pertaining to Lincoln’s early colleagues from the Illinois House of Representatives -1836-1838- so called because of their height, each being over six feet tall. Credited with obtaining the removal of the state capital from Vandalia to Springfield, each remained one of Lincoln’s close political and personal friends. Documents signed by the Long nine are scarce - examples from <B>Dan Stone</B></I> and <B>Andrew McCormick</B></I> are particularly rare. Included here are documents signed by seven members of this select group. INCLUDES: <B>William F. Elkins</B></I>. Born in Kentucky and moved to Springfield in 1825, Lincoln appointed him as register of the land office of Springfield. In 1865, he served as one of Lincoln’s funeral pallbearers. Manuscript D.S. "<I>Wm. F. Elkins, She</B></I> ri <I>ff S. C."</B></I>, 1 page, 8" x 2.5", Springfield, September 22, 1842, a receipt for $1.75 for executing a deed. Fine. <B>John Dawson</B></I> (1791-1850) Dawson was born in Virginia and settled as farmer in Sangamon County in 1827. He served five terms in the legislature and was a member of the 1847 state constitutional convention. A.E.S. "<I>John Dawson</B></I>" as Justice of the Peace, Sangamon County, Illinois, Feb. 28, 1838, on the verso of a manuscript D.S. "<I>J. Adams Judge of Probate</B></I>", 1 page, 8" x 12.5", Sangamon county, Feb. 19, 1835. Uneven toning, weak at folds, else very good. <B>Ninian Edwards</B></I> (1809-89) Lincoln’s brother-in-law, Ninian Edwards was Illinois’ first territorial governor. He married Elizabeth Todd, Mary Todd Lincoln’s sister. Ninian served as Illinois state attorney general, state senator, and received a Civil War appointment from Lincoln. Prominent in Springfield politics, Lincoln was married in his home. Partly-printed D.S. "<I>Ninian W. Edwards</B></I>", 1 page, 8" x 12.5", Sangamon County, Illinois, July 22, 1867. Weak at folds, light soiling, else very good. <B>Job Fletcher</B></I> (1793-1872) Fletcher was born in Virginia and moved to Sangamon County in 1819. He spent several terms in the state house and senate. Manuscript D.S. "<I>Job Fletcher Srv.</B></I>", 1 page, 8" x 9.5", Sangamon County, March 4,1835, a report "<I>for a review of a part of the road lading from Springfield to St. Louis...</B></I>" Fine. <B>Archer G. Herndon </B></I>(1795-1867) Herndon was the father of Lincoln’s law partner, William Herndon. He was born in Virginia and moved to Springfield in 1825. A prominent leader of the Illinois democrats, Herndon was a successful merchant and tavern-keeper, a member of the state legislature, and receiver of the land office in Springfield. A.D.S. "<I>R. G. Herndon</B></I>" 1 page, 7" x 4", no place September 12, 1831, a promissory note to pay John H. Gay $95.88. Fine. <B>Robert Lang Wilson</B></I> (1805-1880) Wilson was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Athens, Illinois in 1833. A lawyer, Wilson was a member of the legislature and later circuit clerk in Whiteside County, Illinois. He was a probate judge who raised troops in Illinois during the Civil War; he was made a paymaster by Lincoln. Manuscript D.S. "<I>R. L. Wilson</B></I>" 2 pages, 8" x 12.5", Athens,<I>ll. , November 3, 1838, an estate inventory of the recently deceased Charles Holmes. Signed by Wilson as Clerk on the second page. Partial separation at folds, light toning, else very good. <B>Daniel Stone;</B></I> born in Vermont, Stone moved to Springfield in 1833. As a member of the legislature, Stone and Lincoln entered a protest against a series of pro-slavery resolutions -- considered among Lincoln’s earliest and most important statements on the subject. Stone became a circuit court judge in Galena. He left Illinois for New Jersey and died in 1845. Scarce A.D.S. "<I>Stone P.D.</B></I>" 1 page, 8" x 12", Sangamon County, March, 1843 concerning a lawsuit. Light creases, else fine. A clean specimen. (<B>Andrew McCormick</B></I>). McCormick was twice a member of the state legislature. A stonecutter by trade, very little is known of his career and he left Sangamon County at an early date. His signature is exceptionally rare - only a few examples are known. Offered here is a manuscript document, 1 page, 7.5" x 6.5", Sangamon County, April 16, 1827 being an invoice form one John Shapher to McCormick for work performed including "<I>work don</B></I> e <I>in his well...removing dirt and Other Obsticles </B></I> <I>sic</B></I> <I>...by whiskey 2 1/2 gallons...</B></I>" for a total of $25.25. Sadly, McCormick did not add his holograph to this piece. Irregular margins, toned, else very good. Provenance, King Hostick, 1962. Together, eight pieces. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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