Abraham Lincoln to John T. Stuart, 14 February 18391
Vandalia, Feb. 14th 1839Dear Stuart:I have a note in Bank which falls due some time between the 20th & last of this month— Butler stands as principal, and I as security; but I am in reality the principal— It will
take between 50 & 55 dollars to renew it— Butler has more than that much money in
his hands which he collected on a debt of mine since I came away— I wish you to call
at the Bank, have a note filled over my name signed below, get Butler to sign it,
and also to let you have the money to renew it—2 Ewing wont do anything— He is not worth a damn—
Your friendA Lincoln
Copy of Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page(s), Abraham Lincoln Association Files, Lincoln Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Springfield, IL).