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January 17, 1859

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Monday, January 17, 1859.
 Springfield, IL.

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U.S. Circuit Court appoints McClernand and Lincoln defendant's lawyers in United States v. Swerenger, counterfeiting. Defendant pleads not guilty, but jury finds him guilty, and he is sentenced to three years and fined $50. Record.

Robert fetches home 75ยข umbrella from Smith's store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 154. 

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         <p> U.S. Circuit Court appoints McClernand and Lincoln
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