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Lincoln Letter on 1843 Springfield Murder Chronicle
A Lincoln crafted 1843 Springfield murder chronicle details Archibald Fisher Henry Trailor and William Trailor in a community pursuit after Fisher disappears. The report covers arrests, testimonies from Captain Ransdell and Dr. Merry man, and the trial of Williams and Archibald with defense by Logan and Baker, ending with juried statements and ongoing public intrigue.
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Springfield
John F. Geeting
Chicago
American Criminal Reports
Abraham Lincin
Quincy Whig
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Archibald Fisher
Archibald Trailor
Hen Trailor
Wiliam Traiter
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Achibald
Henry
Clary’s Grove
William
Warren Fe County
Willa
Clary Grove
Walter
Keys
Warren County
Willam
Isher
Wickersham
Prrest Henry 'Srailor
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Angie
Spring Creek
Merryman
Tizoy
Jim Baxey
Williat
Arch
Weliam
Archibalé
Lamborn
Logan
Baker
Capt
Ransdell
Willan
May
Merrymian
Ile
Fansdel
Wesk
Thea Woodls
Archibald
Dearborn
Iftckox
Areh
Chiry’s Grove
Figher
Willow
Warren
Dr. Gilmore
Hfu
Wisher
Bulla
Hira
Pishar
Lia
Maxcus
Williams Yrallar
Ils House