Saturday, May 27, 1854.Danville, IL.
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Lincoln participates in two jury trials. In first, his client is
found guilty of keeping disorderly house and fined $20. In second,
jury returns verdict against defendant, whom Lincoln and Lamon
represent, and assesses plaintiff's damages at $127.54.
Record.
He writes, signs for "Lincoln & Lamon p.d.," and files plea for Joseph B. Lamon, defendant, in S. & G. W. Titus v. Lamon.
Photocopy.
Lincoln and Swett examine Hiram Beckwith and George Lawrence for
admission to bar and recommend they be licensed.
Certificate of Examination for Hiram W. Beckwith and George W. Lawrence, 27 May 1854, CW, 2:218. |