Dear Sir Sept. 29. 1857
Your letter in regard to organizing the town of Delevan, and also inclosing five dollars, has been received.
I have examined the statute, and considered your questions; and am of opinion that the original election having gone beyond the Town-plat, to the extent of a square mile, is lawful and valid.
I think the Trustees can not exceed a mile square, as boundaries of the town, but may lessen them, within the mile square.
The five dollars is a sufficient fee. Yours truly
A. LINCOLN