Legal brief written entirely in Lincoln’s hand, signed by him “Holland & Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 6.25, no date [circa 1840s]. Lincoln writes on a case involving the administrators of the estate of Jonathan Ewen. In part: “And the said defendant, Price Jacobs, comes and defends the wrong and injury when, where &c. and says plaintiffs actro non because he says that the supposed writing obligatory in the said plaintiffs declaration mentioned is not his deed; and of this he puts himself upon the country &c….” Light toning along horizontal fold through one line of text, small spot lightly touching one word of text, and a hint of mild wrinkling, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
