Papers Of Abraham Lincoln

Promissory Note of Ritta Angelica da Silva to Abraham Lincoln, 11 August 18541

$125–
Springfield, August 11– 1854
Four year after date I promise to pay Abraham Lincoln, one hundred and twentyfive dollars, with ten per cent interest per annum from date until paid, interest payable annually, for value received–2
Ritta Angelica da Silva

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08/18/1854
Lincoln, Abraham

Interest begins August 18– 18543

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11/26/1858
Lincoln, Abraham

This note paid in full this Nov^r 26, 1858– Receipt given yesterday for $125– of the money
A. Lincoln 4

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08/18/1855
Lincoln, Abraham

August 18– 1855– Received $12–50– being first years interest, & receipt given–5

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12/01/1856
Lincoln, Abraham

Dec. 1– 1856– Received $12.50– being second year’s interest to 18. August 185[6]6

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01/08/1858
Lincoln, Abraham

Jan^y 8, 1858– Received $12.50 cents being this years interest to 18 Aug[August] 1857–7

1Ritta Angelica da Silva wrote and signed the note.

2Da Silva borrowed $125 from Abraham Lincoln, securing the note with a mortgage on land in Springfield, Illinois.

3Lincoln wrote this endorsement.

4Lincoln wrote and signed this endorsement.


