, Town Lot Order, to Philinda Merrick, [, Hancock Co., IL], 30 Apr. 1840; handwriting of ; notations in unidentified handwriting; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.
Philinda Merrick has the East half of Lot No 4 in block 19—
Being feeble when I gave to Widow [Maria] Clark her terms & Certificate of the west half of said lot— consequently have left it imperfect on my book and do not reccollect particularly the price & terms— but think the lot worth about $500— Sister Merrick— I think— Should have her half the same as to price & term as has Sister Clark her half