Papers Of Abraham Lincoln

James Wiley to Jesse B. Thomas or Abraham Lincoln, 21 January 18461
Hon. Jesse. B Thomas, or A Lincoln Esq^r[Esquire]–
Will please to deliver to D Davis Esq^r. the mortgage ag^t[against] Levi Knott, which I left with Judge Thomas 2 for collection–3
Jan^y. 21. 1846James Wiley

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[ docketing ]
Davis, David

James Wiley– order on Judge Thomas, or M^rLincoln–

1James Wiley wrote and signed the letter. David Davis authored the docketing on the back page.

2“Judge” written over “hi”.

3Davis and Wiley both lived in McLean County, Illinois, which may be why Davis was tasked with delivering the document to Wiley.