Annotation
[1] AD, IH. This printed form shows Lincoln's interlineations within brackets. Probably Lincoln sent an Illinois form to his father-in-law to complete. When it was returned, Lincoln made minor corrections. This land was later sold to pay for the 1856 addition to their home on 8th and Jackson.
[2] The name ``Todd'' deleted and replaced with ``Lincoln.''
[3] The name ``Illinois'' deleted and replaced with Kentucky.
[4] Verso has filing notes: ``Deed to Mary Lincoln. Filed for Record at 11 o'clock AM April 26th 1844. Fee $1.00 paid.'' Another note reads: ``State of Illinois Sangamon County Recorders Office of Springfield April 26th 18[44] I Benjamine Talbott Recorder for said Co. do Certify that the written Deed of Conveyance is Record in my office in Book V. pages 289 & 290. BENJAMIN TALBOTT R.S.C.''