Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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February 9, 1833
To the County Commissioners Court for the County of Sangamon when met at their March term for the year 1833
We the undersigned citizens of Sangamon County being personally acquainted with Benj. Elmore (who also is resident in said County---) and knowing him to be insane and wholly unable to earn a livelihood either by labour or any other employment---and
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to have no relatives who can be lawfully made chargeable for his maintenance Therefore we respectfully request that his case be taken into considderation by your honorable body---
New Salem Feb. 9, 1833
Bowling Green James Clemment Joseph Cogdall
Robert Cownover Henry Trent Royal Clary
Levi Summers David Hart Jason Duncan
Julius Elmore Jeremiah Graham Robert Loyed
Hugh Armstrong John Potter James Rutledge
J R Herndon William Cox David Whray
P S Harvel John C. Nance A. Lincoln
Jacob Bale Williamson Trent M. S. Trent
Josiah Crawford Henry Clark Martin Waddel
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