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January 31, 1859

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Monday, January 31, 1859.
 Springfield, IL.

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In People v. Illinois Central RR, parties agree that on August 13, 1857 defendant filed with auditor list of stock, property, and assets. Case, in which Lincoln is one of counsel for railroad, involves method of assessing road's property for taxation. 27 Ill. 64.

Lincoln & Herndon appear for defendant in Sangamon Circuit Court when jury is summoned to fix damages in People v. Moore et al. Jury sets figure at $14,284.11. Record.

With two other lawyers, Lincoln examines and certifies Henry I. Atkins for admission to bar. He writes opinion for officials of Bureau County. Opinion Concerning Swamp Lands in Bureau County, Illinois, 31 January 1859, CW, 3:352-55.

He buys "Red Gelatine," "Cooper Isinglass," and cream of tartar at his drug store, while Robert fetches six pounds of sugar from Smith's store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 152, 154. 

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In <name type='case' key='L02468'>People v. Illinois Central RR</name>, parties agree that on August 13, 1857 defendant filed with auditor list of stock, property, and assets. Case, in which Lincoln is one of counsel for railroad, involves method of assessing road's property for taxation.
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Lincoln &amp; Herndon appear for defendant in Sangamon Circuit Court when jury is summoned to fix damages in <name type='case' key='L01673'>People v. Moore et al.</name> Jury sets figure at $14,284.11.
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With two other lawyers, Lincoln examines and certifies Henry I. 
Atkins for admission to bar. He writes opinion for officials of 
Bureau County.
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He buys "Red Gelatine," "Cooper Isinglass," and cream of tartar at 
his drug store, while Robert fetches six pounds of sugar from Smith's 
store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 152, 154.</bibl>
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