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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.