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LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865), President. Autograph document signed ("Logan & Lincoln p.p."), n.p. [Springfield, Ill.], n.d. [c.1842]. 1 page, oblong (83 x 201 mm.), CONTAINING ABOUT 41 WORDS IN LINCOLN'S HAND, neatly tipped to a larger sheet. Fine. [With:] A good photogravure portrait after Gardner (195 x 137 mm.).
LINCOLN AND HIS SECOND LAW PARTNER, LOGAN. Lincoln and Stephen Trigg Logan (1800-1880) became legal partners in 1841; their successful partnership was dissolved just two years later so that Logan could replace Lincoln with his own son. The present document refers to the case of "James Maxwell Jr. vs. James D. Allen and William Stone, trading under the style and firm name of 'Allen & Stone'"; at the top right he adds: "Trespass on the case upon premises Damages $300" Beneath, he writes, "The clerk at the Sangamon Circuit Court will issue process in the above entitled cause."
The case in question went to trial on 25 March, 1841, when Logan and Lincoln got a judgement by default: this case, along with that of Neff, Wanton & Co. v Allen & Stone were dimissed at the defendant's cost, with Logan and Lincoln as attorneys for the plaintiffs. Lincoln's dealings with Allen & Stone extended as far back to 1838, when he apparently reached an out-of-court settlement with R. W. Center on the firm's behalf, receiving $250 in fees.
LINCOLN AND HIS SECOND LAW PARTNER, LOGAN. Lincoln and Stephen Trigg Logan (1800-1880) became legal partners in 1841; their successful partnership was dissolved just two years later so that Logan could replace Lincoln with his own son. The present document refers to the case of "James Maxwell Jr. vs. James D. Allen and William Stone, trading under the style and firm name of 'Allen & Stone'"; at the top right he adds: "Trespass on the case upon premises Damages $300" Beneath, he writes, "The clerk at the Sangamon Circuit Court will issue process in the above entitled cause."
The case in question went to trial on 25 March, 1841, when Logan and Lincoln got a judgement by default: this case, along with that of Neff, Wanton & Co. v Allen & Stone were dimissed at the defendant's cost, with Logan and Lincoln as attorneys for the plaintiffs. Lincoln's dealings with Allen & Stone extended as far back to 1838, when he apparently reached an out-of-court settlement with R. W. Center on the firm's behalf, receiving $250 in fees.