To the Honorable Mrs. O. H. Browning---
We the undersigned, respectfully represent to your Honoress, that we are in great need of your society in this town of Springfield; and therefore humbly pray that your Honoress will repair, forthwith to the Seat of Government, bringing in your train all ladies in general, who may be at [your ]command; and all Mr Browning's sisters in particular.2Open pageAnd as faithful & dutiful Petitioners we promise unto your Honoress that if you grant this our request, we will render unto your Honoress due attention and faithful obedience to your orders in general & to Miss Brownings in particular.
In tender consideration whereof we pray your Honoress, to grant your humble petitioners their above request, and such other and further relief in the premises as to your Honoress may seem right and proper. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray &c. A LINCOLN--- J J HARDIN
E. B. WEBB JOHN DAWSON