Original manuscript of the personal finances of Abraham Lincoln, 1943.

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Original manuscript of the personal finances of Abraham Lincoln, 1943.

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Typed manuscript with author's notes. Chapters include: 1. Financial Start in Life. II. Income From the Law. III. Land Holdings. IV. The Money Lender. V. Family Expenses. VI. The Cost of Politics. VII. Financial Views and Business Methods. VIII. Savings During the War. VIII. Administration of the Estate. The appendixes at the end show real figures and include: 1. Salary in the Legislature. 2. Purchases From John Williams & Co., 1851-1860; Corneau & Diller, 1855-1860; and C.M & S. Smith, 1859. 3. Bank Account at the Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company. 4. Purchase of Books for Executive Mansion. 5. Disposition of President Lincoln's Salary Warrants. 6. Tne Estate of Thomas Lincoln. 7. Mrs. Lincoln's Finances, 1865-1882.

237 p. ; 29 x 22 cm.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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