Papers, 1852-1858.

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Papers, 1852-1858.

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The collection is almost exclusively business related. The majority of letters from other lawyers in Illinois and other states discussing cases or legal matters. Many letters from individuals giving lengthy details of legal problems and asking for Freeman's assistance or opinions. Three letters re: slavery. Several letters re: politics in Kentucky and several re: politics in Illinois with some reference to Freeman running for an office. A series of letters from Tucker discuss his experiences on the road. In one he discusses a chance meeting with Elliot Anthony who had written a digest similar to Freeman's, but not as well accepted. Two letters from Samuel Scott Marshall discuss the digest, legal matters and preparation for the case for the representatives of Henry Eddy. Letters from James B. Turner, John W. Mitchell, Robert Ingersoll and Lyman Trumbull among many others.

.63 linear feet (1 1/2 boxes)

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Freeman, Norman Leslie, 1823-1894

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Lawyer from Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois, author of Digest of Illinois Reports, 1856 and reporter for the Illinois Supreme Court, 1863-1894. Came to Shawneetown in 1851 and rapidly developed a practice, having cases before the supreme court at Mt. Vernon, Ill. in 1852 and 1853. His agent for selling his book was Charles Tucker who traveled around the state, meeting with lawyers. The state of Illinois bought 500 copies. In 1863 with an opening for reporter, the Supreme Court chose Freem...

Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899

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Ingersoll: unmarried lawyer in Peoria, Ill. From the description of Letter : Peoria, Ill., to Miss Han Selby, Smithland, Ky., 1859 Sept. 24. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 41986349 Ingersoll: lawyer, author, lecturer, well-known proponent of agnosticism. Hackley (1837-1905): businessman & philanthropist from Muskegon, Mich. From the description of Letter : New York, [N.Y.], to Mr. [Charles Henry?] Hackley, 1897 July 21. (Abraham L...

Tucker, Charles O.

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Marshall, S. S. (Samuel Scott), 1821-1890

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McLeansboro, Ill. lawyer and Democrat who served in the U.S House of Representatives 1855-1859, 1865-1875. Also state's attorney, 1847-1848 and judge 1851-1854, 1861-1864. From the description of Autograph. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52707973 ...

Eddy, Henry T.

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Turner, James Barton

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Anthony, Elliott, 1827-1898

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Judge of Chicago, Ill. From the description of Elliott Anthony correspondence, 1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449712 ...