Revised Code of Laws of the State of Illinois (right)
1839
Published by the Eleventh General Assembly

This leather bound book reflects the actions of the state legislature while Lincoln served as a congressman from Springfield.

Paper, leather. H 22.2, W 14.9, D 2.5 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 869

Revised Laws of Illinois, Enacted by the Fifth General Assembly (left)
1826

Lincoln may have used this leather-bound boo, in his legal practice, or for reference when he was a member of the General Assembly.

Paper, leather. H 22.2, W 13.8, D 3.1 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 868