American lawyer (1818–1891) best known as Lincoln’s law partner from 1841. He later wrote a biography of Lincoln, Herndon’s Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, which provided an important up-close account of Lincoln’s career in law and politics. ADS, signed by Herndon “Lincoln and Herndon, Sol[icitor]s.,” one lightly lined page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, April 1859. A document filed in the case of Morse & Primm vs. Thompson et al, which involved a dispute over a land transaction. A couple short edge separations at folds, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
