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Daniels, William [1845], A Correct Account of the Murder of Generals Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage, on the 27th day of June, 1844 (Nauvoo, Ill.: John Taylor) Permission: Newberry Library.

Lincoln, Abraham, et al [1845], Petition for Pardon of Samuel Smith (Unpublished MSS) Permission: Illinois State Archives.

Lincoln, Abraham, et al [1847], Petition to Governor Augustus C. French for a Pardon in the Case of Jacob Hoffman (Unpublished MSS) Permission: Illinois State Archives Illinois State Archives.