While doing some research I found something interesting in a set of very old books which my husband gave me. We live in Illinois and my father was born in Eastern Kentucky, so I have a little more than average interest in Lincoln. The letters are written in a very informal, easy-to-read style for that time. The letters regarding his family's history sound very much like what we write to each other (or email) today. >From Letters and Telegrams, by Abraham Lincoln, published by The Current Literature Publishing Co., 1907. This is a three volume set. Washington, March 24, 1848 Mr. David Lincoln. Dear Sir: Your very worthy representative Gov. McDowell, has given me your name and address, and as my father was born in Rockingham, from whence his father, Abraham Lincoln, emigrated to Kentucky about the year 1782, I have concluded to address you to ascertain whether we are not of the same family. I shall be much obliged if you will write me, telling me whether you in any way know anything of my grandfather, what relation you are to him, and so on. Also, if you know where your family came from when they settled in Virginia, tracing them back as far as your knowledge extends. Very respectfully, A. Lincoln The letter that follows the one above is a letter acknowledging receipt of David Lincoln's letter and providing David with more information about Abraham's family and migrations. The books are very fragile so it isn't possible for me to scan anything but I would be willing to look up names of possible Lincoln connections.