ABRAHAM LINCOLN PSA/DNA & JSA Autograph Early HANDWRITTEN Legal Case SIGNED
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
One of the HOLY GRAILS of Presidential Autograph Collecting! Legendary 16th President of the United States, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, scarce and authentic early handwritten legal case dated October 1837. Side one is entirely in the hand of Lincoln. Over 60 words and flourishes written in the same hand that wrote the Gettysburg Address and signed the emancipation proclamation many years later. Signed at conclusion as “Lincoln”. One of the earliest Lincoln legal documents ever offered. This document written by Lincoln directed the clerk to issue a subpoena in chancery for Isaac R. Braucher in a suit brought by William Hickman, administrator of George Churchill, deceased. A very early Lincoln legal document – dated the year he had begun the regular practice of law. Stuart and Lincoln eventually won this suit. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated encapsulated inside PSA/DNA’s sonically-sealed, tamper-evident holder. Additionally accompanied by an LOA from James Spence Authentication (JSA). In the spring of 1837, after having accepted Stuart’s offer to become his junior law partner, Lincoln moved to Springfield. Unfortunately, Stuart’s main concern was politics and he provided Lincoln with little legal instruction, leaving Lincoln to begin learning by trying cases. The trial by fire came quickly when Stuart won election to the House of Representatives in 1838 and left Lincoln alone to handle the legal partnership business. After Stuart won re-election in 1841, Lincoln, realizing that he could no longer maintain the practice by himself, formally dissolved their legal partnership. State of Illinois Sangamon county & circuit. In Sangamon Circuit Court, October Ten 1837. William Hickman, executor of the last Will and Testament of George Churchill deceased vs. Trespass on the case upon promises D. The clerk of the Sangamon circuit court will issue process in the above case returnable to the next session of said Court. Stewart & Lincoln for pl[anti]ff. In fine condition, as shown. Some yellowing to paper from age. Single vertical fold at midline. Docketed by the clerk on reverse. 4.5″ x 7.75″ within 6.5″ x 10″ encapsulate. Previous signs of mounting to back. Own a remarkable, original piece of American history! The perfect gift for the Lincoln collector, autograph enthusiast, or History buff.
