Thursday, December 30, 1841.Springfield, IL. | Lincoln writes abstract and fills out certiorari form commanding transcript
in Averill & Lowell v.
Field. Paper work boredom is relieved when Catherine Bobbit of Christian County
repairs to his office. Mrs. Bobbit is under judgment for $100 and costs for assault on
Elizabeth Berry, levied by justice court of Aquilla Council. Lincoln's client claims she
was defending her daughter from attack. She has Lincoln write writ of certiorari
appealing unjust judgment, and signs "Catherine Bobbit (her mark)." Lincoln has client
certify before Mayor W. L. May. Judge Treat grants appeal.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC;
Photocopy. |