Saturday, October 6, 1855.Pekin, IL. | Lincoln wins divorce case, Matthews v.
Matthews, continued from spring term. Jury finds defendant, Josiah
Matthews, whom Lincoln represents, not guilty and finds complainant guilty of
desertion. Reilley v. Wallace, in which
Lincoln appears for defendant, is tried before court, who takes it under
advisement. Third case is continued. Record.
Lincoln writes and signs replication in Harris
Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.Herndon-Weik
Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. |