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Friday, September 2, 1859.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln is still busy with Harrison case. He and Logan argue technical points of evidence, and their contentions are sustained by court. Peter Cartwright, famous circuit-riding preacher and grandfather of defendant, gives spectacular testimony for defense. Court sits in evening, as Logan and Cullom sum up for Harrison. Illinois State Journal, 3 September 1859.